Found 23 Health Companionship & Social Support, volunteering opportunities in Australia

Diabetes Victoria is holding a diabetes education event for the Vietnamese community on May 28, and looking for Vietnamese speaking volunteers to provide in-language support to attendees. We have 4 volunteer roles available. Responsibilities include assisting with promotion prior to the event, set-up/ pack-down of the event, supporting attendees on the day, and ensuring the event goes smoothly.

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.

Are you looking to contribute to your community? We need people like you to help us care for people admitted to our hospitals.

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

We believe that every patient deserves to feel supported and cared for during their healthcare journey. Hollywood Hospital seeking volunteers to provide 1:1 companionship to patients, company and support to patients when their meals are delivered on the ward, and support in some of our activity groups and therapy sessions.

Volunteers as Patient and Carer Support team members are required for Maitland Hospital at Metford.

Could you help make someone's day a bit brighter? Cessnock Volunteers provide care and comfort to patients, their carers and families when they need it most. As well as supporting staff, you will be helping to help build a better patient experience.

The Maitland Hospital Volunteers Inc. are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join our volunteer team and provide comfort to our patients, their carers and assist our staff.

The co-facilitator of a pain support group (PSG) for the Greater Sydney Region helps the group to: share their experiences of living with chronic pain, educate the group about self-management techniques and to effectively use healthcare settings. The PSG provides an avenue for people with pain to socialise with others and reduce the isolation of chronic pain. The group meets online once a month for 1.5 to 2 hours.

The co-facilitator of a pain support group (PSG) for Bundaberg region helps the group to: share their experiences of living with chronic pain, educate the group about self-management techniques and to effectively use healthcare settings. The PSG provides an avenue for people with pain to socialise with others and reduce the isolation of chronic pain. The group meets once a month for 1.5 to 2 hours.

APMA is seeking someone looking to expand their skills as a professional workplace trainer. You will be responsible for the delivery of an existing, structured course to participants. You will also help develop and coordinate training, in addition to this. Willing and able to complete general office duties, 1-2 days per week.

The Meet & Greet Team are the first people you meet when you enter the hospital. They are there to welcome patients, staff and visitors to the hospital and provide assistance as an escort and direction service.

The Ellenbrook Mile promotes mental and physical wellbeing in the Ellenbrook and surrounds area. We are seeking Information Officers for our quirky kiosk in Ellenbrook Shopping Centre. You will be helping enquirers get connected to local services who are seeking information on local NFP, services or clubs. We love people with creative ideas to engage others. If this sounds like you- then please consider applying for this role.

We're looking for a person with a lived experience of chronic pain who is interested in giving back to others. This is a shared role, willing to meet others face to face to create an inclusive and supportive social network in the Logan Central area. Experience with chronic pain is a must. 5 to 8 hours per month.

We're looking for a person with a lived experience of chronic pain who is interested in giving back to others. This is a shared role, willing to meet others face to face to create an inclusive and supportive social network in the Townsville region. Your co-chair is kind & welcoming. Experience with chronic pain is a must. 5 to 8 hours per month.

The co-facilitator for the Let's Taco About It Pain Support Group must be aged between 18 & 25, live with chronic pain and be comfortable connecting with other young people online. The Tacos is a safe space for young people, helping participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.

We believe that every patient deserves to feel supported and cared for during their healthcare journey. Our Patient Support Volunteers play a vital role in making that happen. Make a difference in the lives of patients and families at Hollywood Private Hospital! Join our dedicated team of Patient Support Volunteers