Found 20 Disability Services volunteering opportunities in Australia

Would you like to help Beyond Blindness continue to provide a high standard of welfare, support & advocacy services to people who are blind or vision impaired? Do you enjoy craft? Would you like to provide one-on-one support to those who are visually impaired or blind, so they can enjoy the art of craft too? Well, if you have time to spare to commit to volunteering on the Second Tuesday of every month...Beyond Blindness at Christies Beach would love to hear from you, so apply now!

The VisAbility Library provides talking books for people living with blindness, low vision or a print disability. We are on the lookout for people who are interested in volunteering at our specialised Library. This is a great opportunity for tech-minded people and also those with library backgrounds to learn about cassette audio restoration, editing, and producing talking books for people with print disabilities.

Our events squad brings their tech knowledge for seniors who wouldn’t otherwise be able to get online. We assist with any questions they may have and any issues that may arise.

Are you passionate about music and looking to make a difference? Join our dedicated team at Vision Australia and help make music accessible to individuals with vision impairments through our Braille Music Transcription Service. Volunteer for a three-hour shift once a week. Work remotely over the phone, with music scores emailed to you for transcription.

We are looking for presenters and technical operators in be a part of our Radio team. Vision Australia radio put print to audio, and ensure all members of the community have access to community information and news. Volunteers will receive full training to undertake the role, as well as mentoring from fellow radio volunteers.

As a Social Worker in this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centered services to individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness. You will employ a Case Management Framework to assist those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness and with NDIS Cleints

VA is seeking volunteers who can assist with recreation programs being conducted in Hallam on Thursdays from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.. The role involves clients with varying vision loss and the program is designed to provide social and recreational opportunities.

We are looking for presenters and technical operators to be a part of our local radio teams. Vision Australia radio put print to audio, and ensure all members of the community have access to community information and news. Volunteers will receive full training to undertake the role, as well as mentoring from fellow radio volunteers.

Would you like to help raise funds for an organisation that supports people with low vision or no vision to learn new skills, use assistive equipment, enjoy previous pastimes and live independently within the community? If so, this is the volunteer role for you.

We are looking for friendly and vibrant volunteers to join us in assisting with activities for our clients

This exciting role involves interpreting our clients' communication to family members, and medical and other support staff. The role is suitable for students learning AUSLAN.

Are you an empathetic person with good communication skills? We are looking for a volunteer who will befriend and safeguard a person with developmental disability.

This position is on a group bus service to help people maintain access to community and social events that are important to Seniors. We would love to hear from community minded, friendly people keen to support this great service.

The Roundabout Project is a volunteer peer support project that aims to assist participants with Disability to engage with our LGBTIQA+ community encouraging networking and connections. By sharing personal experiences and developing mutual peer-to-peer friendship, participants may gain a greater sense of connection to community and develop a deeper sense of belonging, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust.

The Volunteer Driver is responsible for the transportation of Beyond Blindness Members to various services offered by the organisation including social groups, bus trips and occasional medical/shopping trips and can include one-on-one social time. Volunteers are welcomed as part of the small team in the southern area. All volunteers are given training to assist blind persons. The Volunteer Driver will be required to use their own vehicle which will need to have comprehensive insurance.

Our Day Club provides interests for both our long term clients and those requiring respite. Activities are designed to keep clients interested and active but do require a number of assistants to help each of the clients involved.

TransitCare is an innovative not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting our clients to remain active in the community and live independently in their own homes. We achieve this through the provision of shared pre-booked transport and social support programs for people with disabilities; and older members of our community. TransitCare require an Administration Assistant to assist with answering calls and arranging drivers to do pick ups and conduct basic office tasks. #Admin #YouthVo

Do you enjoy woodworking, and would love to share your skills and knowledge with people who low or no vision to create their own woodworking projects? We're looking for committed ongoing volunteers for one or more sessions per week - does this sound like you?

Operate the Online Access Centre and assist clients. Deloraine Online Access Centre has a team of dedicated volunteers who work together to keep the centre open 6 days per week.

Opportunities exist for volunteers to support and accompany clients in the delivery of activities to frail aged and younger people with disabilities while in respite. Currently needed Mondays and Wednesdays.