Found 18 Mentoring & Advocacy Mediation & Advocacy, volunteering opportunities in Australia

Diverse Communities and Social Services (DCSS) Australia is a Not-for-Profit Community Justice and Social Support Services, Volunteer-led Organisation throughout Australia. Diverse Communities and Social Services (DCSS) Australia is the only LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diversity and Inclusion focused organisation which delivers a dual-accredited Not-for-Profit Community Justice Program operating across Australia.

As a Volunteer Business Analyst you are responsible for reviewing and analysing business processes, creating efficiencies, leading project teams and communicating technical information back to the business.

Make a real difference to the life of an isolated person with intellectual disability this role can be done safely within COVID guidelines.

Looking for a person who is patient, kind, caring and non-judgmental who is interested in helping a person with an disability that may be lonely, vulnerable or at risk. The role may include speaking up, protecting, becoming an ally, mentoring or enabling an individual to reach their potential and become a part of their local community. Hours are flexible.

Can you offer friendship and help to a man in his 60's who is isolated in your local community?Are you the type of person who would look out for others? We are looking for a honest, reliable, friendly man with a good sense of humor of similar age to keep in regular contact and provide advocacy to a man who has a disability who is socially isolated.

Dave is passionate about football! Are you? Dave is a cheerful guy in his 70’s that lives in an aged care facility in Greenmount. He has an intellectual disability, Parkinson's and uses a wheelchair. We are seeking a local male footy fan to visit Dave on a regular basis to enjoy the footy together but also to become a valued friend to Dave, ensuring everything is going well in his life. To find out more about this low-key voluntary role with flexible hours, please contact our office.

Position available in the Central West of NSW. To phone a client to check on their well being. Good communication skills, active listening, punctuality and commitment Telecross or Telechat call 1800 088 586

Greg is an easy-going guy in his 60’s with a good sense of humour and a love of fishing. Greg has an intellectual disability and rides a gopher. We are seeking a voluntary advocate to get out and about with Greg on a social basis, enjoying the outdoors and perhaps some fishing. In the background the advocate would monitor Greg’s health and well-being, ensuring he is happy with everything going on in his life. If you live in or around Bentley and would like to help out, please give us a call!

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people aged between 11 to 17, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people aged between 11 to 17, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people aged between 11 to 17, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

If you can take a joke and don't mind giving a bit back, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an outgoing male or female mid to late 40's who can provide friendship and advocacy to a male aged in his late 40's. If you love the AFL, woodwork or gardening that wouldn't hurt, either. The time will be flexible and on an as needs basis suitable to both parties.

We are currently seeking a female to provide friendship and support to a woman with a disability in the Launceston area. This person should be non-judgemental, laid back, with a sense of humour, and be able to empower another person to know their rights and build their confidence. An interest in art and craft would be beneficial.

Utilise your work experience & maturity to help rewrite a future by volunteering as Mentor for the Mentoring 2 Work program. You'll assist a young adult (18-25 years) who has face significant barriers to employment by sharing your wealth of experience, networks & knowledge. Together you'll work through a toolkit to enable the young adult to enter the workforce or pursue further study or training & forge a future that is exciting and prosperous. Both parties are well supported to ensure success.

The Circle of Support and Accountability (COSA) program assists men who have been incarcerated for committing a sexual offence to reintegrate back into their local communities and accountable for the ongoing self-management, with the aim of preventing re-offending. Volunteer members provide advocacy and support, information and resources to assist in appropriate referrals, keep records of interactions and attend COSA meetings.