Found 3050 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

To bring joy and social connection to an older Portuguese speaking lady by visiting in her residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you.

Volunteer mentors provide consistent, positive role model support and guidance to a young person aged 10-21. You'll support them to access and pursue positive interests, hobbies or activities within their community, increasing their social confidence and reducing feelings of isolation.

To bring joy and social connection to an older person by visiting in their residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you.

To bring joy and social connection to an older person by visiting in their residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. It is advised that you complete some online dementia training provided by us although not mandatory.

Do you want to make a real, practical difference by supporting people who are facing many challenges? Volunteering in this role will enable more families of Kids First to access our therapeutic services safely and affordably, and in a supportive and comfortable environment. Lots of training and support will be offered in this important NEW volunteer program!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people to live their best lives. Help older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

The Open Support Community Companion Program offers one to one phone calls to people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness. This volunteer role offers companionship and social support based on the Open Support values of Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Unity. If you are able to donate your time and passion to support people to connect with community, we'd really love to hear from you!

Volunteer workshop coordinator wanted. Role includes: • open and close shed as per procedures • oversee members attending Shed in terms of ensuring OH&S requirements are being met • ensure work and storage areas are kept clean and tidy • ensuring shed equipment, tools, materials, and consumables are kept clean, in order and request for re-stocking materials are completed as required • assist and direct members with use of equipment.

The role of these volunteers would be to • Sell products from the shop • Receive and record donations • Write thankyou letters / certificates • Unpack, label and display new stock • Pick up and drop off items around town • Keep the shop tidy

Volunteer Sorting Assistant required to assist with the day to day operations of Lifeline Op Shops in Albury and Wodonga. Various tasks such as sorting donations into different categories, packing and storing saleable items.

Grow Community is a Red Cross program introducing new residents with multicultural needs to the community and its services, doctors Hospitals, dental, supermarkets, community shops etc.

Seeking a female volunteer to forge a connection with a woman in her 60's currently living in Torquay.

Provide social support and companionship to a male in his 90's in Hamlyn Heights. You will help to ease feelings her feelings of social isolation and brighten their day!

Seeking natural leaders to lead the charge in welcoming refugee newcomers. Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.