Found 166 Health Companionship & Social Support, Regular - more than 6 months, volunteering opportunities in Australia

Joining a dynamic, committed and strongly established volunteer team you will be contributing towards Victoria's leading private and not-for-profit hospital. Not only will you be adding to the care of patients, you'll be supported by a team where you are valued and listened to. Epworth HealthCare is recruiting a number of Volunteer Drivers to provide safe and comfortable transport for patients to and from their renal dialysis appointments.

Cancer Council WA has a commitment to providing people affected by cancer, their families and carers with support to enhance their feelings of wellbeing and quality of life. We are seeking a qualified Beauty Therapist to administer Cancer Council WA approved complementary touch based therapy to people affected by cancer.

The Comprehensive GenesisCare Joondalup Centre offers oncology services including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We are seeking volunteers to provide patients with information on the many Cancer Council Supportive Care Services available and to provide a listening ear when needed.

Cancer Council WA is seeking volunteers with a sensitive and caring nature to provide support and assistance to cancer patients with the temporary management of hair loss associated with cancer treatment. Volunteers assist clients to select, fit and care for headwear that they feel most comfortable with.

We are seeking several volunteers to help patients with directions, provide information on the many Cancer Council supportive care services available and to provide a listening ear when needed..

We are looking for friendly, caring, chatty people to assist our residents and activities staff at our Teralba facility. To help with duties such as room visits, to spend time talking with residents, taking residents on walks outdoors, helping get residents to & from activities etc. Also to give some assistance to staff e.g. preparing decorations for theme days, crafts, basic office duties like laminating, stapling and compiling documents.

Palliative Care patients often find need of social support as their disease progresses. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. Typically, this will be once per week for between 1-4 hours depending on the needs of the patient.

Palliative Care patients often find need of social support as their disease progresses. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. Typically, this will be once per week for between 1-4 hours depending on the needs of the patient.

Very special volunteers are required to visit patients and their families in a home environment and provide companionship to the patient and respite for the carer.

Do you have a talent in arts and craft and would like to help patients in palliative care?

Visiting Patients in the community to provide social support.

We are seeking caring, compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to be trained as Carer Support volunteers at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, to assist parents and carers whilst their children are in hospital.

Qualified Therapists/teachers needed to provide Carer Wellness to parents/carers of children in Hospital.

To support patients of the Palliative Care Service, as well as their families and carers. There are various roles available which can involve hospital or home-based patient and carer support, or administrative assistance.

Ready to make a difference beyond the hospital walls? Join our Escort Service volunteer team! As a Volunteer Escort, you'll provide vital support to patients of the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as a companion, ensuring they reach their appointments at other healthcare facilities and major hospitals. Ensuring seamless experiences for patients attending appointments and ensures vital support to the clinical teams. Join the incredible volunteer team in delivering compassionate care!

Do you have a heart for assisting and comforting patients during their stay in hospital? Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as an Inpatient Support Volunteer, you will get the opportunity to assist with inpatients with a variety of tasks, bring comfort to those who need it most, and meet new people. Join our team of dedicated volunteers providing holistic support to our patients and families who are spending time in our hospital.

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.