Found 16 Family Services volunteering opportunities in Australia

Way Finding Volunteers help families navigate their way around the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).Everyday QCH sees more than 1000 families come through the doors and the Way Finders are often the first point of contact for worried and often hurried parents, offering a welcoming smile and a gentle guiding hand.

As an Operating Theatre Recovery volunteer, you will work closely with staff to support the post-anaesthetic care of patients by providing comfort, as well as reconnecting and regulating caregiver visits. Volunteers also support the Queensland Children’s Hospital Recovery staff by answering the phones and maintaining comfort supplies.

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment.

We are looking for Volunteers to join our existing force of 'Everyday Super Heroes' as a Weekend Warrior, at our Townsville House. In this volunteer role, you will be the face of the organization and the first point of contact for our families, volunteers, donors and visitors who walk through our doors during weekend hours and provide support in the event of an emergency. You will ensure efficiency of House operations at weekends, with 3 different 4 hour shifts available between 8am - 8pm.

Make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and join our vibrant organisation! Ronald McDonald House Charities is an iconic charity where the volunteers really do positively impact families and their kids, and we need people like you to support our mission!

The RMHC Hospitality Cart at the Royal Darwin Hospital delivers care items to sick and injured children and their families.

First Steps Count community Centre is focused on children & their families and are looking for a volunteer who can meet and greet and provide assistance to visitors of the Centre and perform center-related duties.

Our brand-new garden of our First Steps Count Community Centre needs someone who gives it TLC. It is about planting, growing, weeding and back to nature. There is no mowing or heavy work involved. The focus of our Centre is children & their families, therefore the gardener will also have to like an environment with children.

Receptionist and admin support volunteer opportunity for our friendly children and family hub, First Steps Count in Taree. Our focus is on children 0-12 to give them the best possible start. Preferably have admin skills, but we are happy to train as well. We are looking for someone who is friendly and enjoy being amongst children.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast with a love for gardening and expertise in general maintenance? Join our team to assist in maintaining our outdoor spaces.

Join us in our mission to create safe havens for children and families to flourish! Together, we support parents in bringing order and harmony to their households, ensuring that every family receives the assistance they need to overcome challenges and build a nurturing environment for their children.

Make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and join our vibrant organisation! Ronald McDonald House Charities is an iconic charity where the volunteers really do positively impact families and their kids, creating a warm and supportive home-away-from-home. We need people like you to support our mission!

Toy Library assistance in one of the most cultural diverse suburbs of Sydney. Helping parents and grandparents who care about their children's education. Contributing to the early development and settlement of children under 6 years old. Helping them reach the important milestones before attending school in a fun and inclusive way. Some of our members have children with special needs.

Volunteering at Parents Without Partners op shops is a flexible, fun and engaging activity to give back to your community. It’s a great way to … Develop customer service and retail skills, Connect with the people in your neighbourhood, Meet new friends, and Help us raise funds for our programs and services.

As a Toy Librarian you will be required to oversee the borrowing and returning of toys, ensuring they are maintained in good condition and working order e.g. cleaning, changing batteries etc and assisting with the general 'smooth running' of the Library.