Found 328 Disability Services volunteering opportunities in Australia

Citizen Advocacy is seeking crisis advocates to assist with short-term advocacy roles addressing unforeseen or urgent issues in the life of a person with intellectual disability. A crisis advocate has many of the same qualities as a citizen advocate and goes through the same orientation, but instead of committing to a long-term relationship, the crisis advocate is on hand to respond to unforeseen or urgent issues. The relationship will only be expected to last as long as the crisis continues.

Leah is a friendly and articulate lady in her 40’s with autism who has an interest in handicraft and Taiko Japanese drumming. She is seeking an advocate close to where she lives in Willagee to be her friend and meet up with her occasionally, sometimes independently and sometimes with her son, who is 7 years old. This person would gently encourage Leah to pursue some of her interests and hobbies and get out of the house.

Darren is a cheerful and gentle man in his 50’s living in Innaloo. He has a love for gardening and spends as much time outside as possible. He enjoys country music, going on bush walks and visiting farms and national parks. He likes easy going people! He is seeking an advocate in his local area to socialise with, help him engage with his local community more and encourage him to reach his goals. Darren has a mild intellectual disability.

Citizen Advocacy seeks volunteers throughout the Perth area to be a friend and advocate to someone with an intellectual disability. You would develop a unique, one-to-one relationship, enjoying social outings and activities together. You can help by: • Assisting them to reach a life ambition or goal • Giving them a voice to become part of decision making and stand up for their rights • Being a mentor, offering encouragement and support to feel included and valued in society

You do not need to have horse experience to volunteer at APRDA but you could pick up some horse experience by volunteering with us. We are seeking people to assist us with our horse based activities. A great opportunity to help a great cause and get some exercise. A level of fitness is essential as you can be required to stand and walk for up to 1 hour in lessons. Each rider has a volunteer leading their horse and most will have at least one side walker in support. (C)

Maintenance Workers are responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and premises as well as ensuring facilities are tidy and functional. Ideally you would have some experience or sound handyman skills. The role can require a level of physical stamina from time to time, so you need to possess manual dexterity. You will join a team of dedicated volunteers who provide companionship and a happy team environment. This is a very rewarding role, in a beautiful and peaceful setting. (C)

Technology for Ageing and Disability SA Inc (TADSA) requires volunteers who are interested in modifying bikes for the TADSA Freedom Wheels modified bike program, taking regular bikes and fitting them with prefabricated accessories (and some individualised accessories) to enable children and adults with disabilities to ride.

Calling all yachties!!! Do you have an interest in sailing? Or would you like to just assist in the docking area, loading and unloading people with a disability into boats, and not do the sailing part of it? People are required to assist current volunteers, to help people with a disability to enjoy sailing in a friendly supportive environment. Help is needed to enable people with a disability to learn and develop new skills that only sailing can give them.

Riding for the Disabled Association SA Inc is a voluntary, not for profit, organisation providing horse riding and related activities as sport, active recreation and basic therapy for people with disabilities. Through horse riding at RDA SA, people of all ages can enjoy a safe, stimulating, healthy activity. Volunteers with RDA SA make a difference in their communities, working to support people with disabilities - outside and with horses!

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities? Love op-shopping with an interest in sustainable fashion? Good Sammy are looking for enthusiastic Retail Assistants across our stores in Perth. You will gain exposure into the world of retail and op shops!

Good Sammy's purpose is to create meaningful employment opportunities and pathways for people with a disability. We employ hundreds of people with disabilities and you are also supporting them by volunteering in our retail stores.

The Wellness Bus Program aims to provide transport to exercise/aquatic/wellness facilities within the Loddon Campaspe region to community members, promoting health, exercise and social connectedness. You will be join of a fantastic group of volunteers within the Community Wellbeing Unit of Council, and play a key role in the success of a brand new and much anticipated program.

Volunteers will support participants with intellectual and physical disabilities. You will support participants and staff with a range of activities throughout the day including arts and crafts, carpentry, swimming, literacy, computer skills, sports, gym, exercising, dancing, basketball, yoga, walking, theatre group, choir, money skills, using public transport, gardening, cooking, barbecues, bowling, fishing and mentoring and many others.

This opportunity for a Volunteer Emergency Relief Assistant will assist clients of Able Australia by providing information, referrals to other organisations; as well as provide other forms of support. Able Australia is a secular non-profit organisation that provides services to people living with multiple disabilities including deaf blindness, and youth and families who are experiencing hardship. (C)

We are looking for people with a passion for horses and a genuine desire to assist people with a disability to participate in the equine activities that they love.

Do you love puppies? Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Can you open your home and heart to a puppy training for their life-changing career? Volunteer as a Puppy Raiser, helping nurture our next generation of Guide Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs, Facility Dogs and Therapy Dogs!

Enjoy a rewarding role in our great thrift store Yesterdays Discount Outlet in Annerley. This role is to help with our online store with either stock quality control or online uploads. We sell second hand clothing, homewares, books and more for The Developing Foundation to support children and adults with brain injury or developmental disability.

Our Annerley store particularly needs more volunteers. Enjoy a rewarding role in our great thrift store Yesterdays Annerley. The variety of roles includes customer service, stock sorting, pricing, rotating and merchandising. We sell second hand clothing, homewares, books and more for The Developing Foundation to support children and adults with brain injury or developmental disability. **JobSeekers wanting to meet their mutual obligation requirements by volunteering are welcome.**

Enjoy a rewarding role in our great thrift store Yesterdays Thrift Shop in Indooroopilly. The variety of roles includes customer service, stock sorting, pricing, rotating and merchandising. We sell second hand clothing, homewares, books and more.

Enjoy a rewarding role in our great thrift store Yesterdays Thrift Shop in West End. The variety of roles includes customer service, stock sorting, pricing, rotating and merchandising. We sell second hand clothing, homewares, books and more for The Developing Foundation to support children and adults with brain injury or developmental disability.