Found 42 Mentoring & Advocacy Mediation & Advocacy, volunteering opportunities in Australia

The purpose of a General Team Member is to assist the State Director and State Team as required.

The Deputy Community Engagement Director will support the National Community Engagement Director in identifying, forming and managing a positive working relationship with key external national organisations such as industry peak bodies/associations, community organisations (whether LGBTQIA+ or diversity more generally) and university peak bodies/associations.

The National Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing external stakeholder relationships with key community organisations, NGO’s, governments and businesses across their respective State and allocated National Partners.

The National Outreach Director will lead OFA’s outreach strategy, lead cross-cutting outreach projects, and support and mentor OFA’s Outreach Coordinators to connect with their student communities.

As the Mentoring Experience Officer, you will help us to improve the overall experience of our mentoring program from a participant’s perspective. As our program grows, we aim to enhance the start-to-end journey of our participants and ensure our mentors and mentees feel supported and engaged throughout their mentoring journeys.

Outreach at OFA encompasses connecting with key stakeholders in the LGBTQIA+ student community, building relationships, and raising awareness of the support OFA can offer LGBTQIA+ students as they transition into the workplace. The National Outreach Director will lead OFA’s outreach strategy, lead cross-cutting outreach projects, and support and mentor OFA’s Outreach Coordinators to connect with their student communities.

The purpose of a General Team Member is to assist the State Director and State Team as required.

We are seeking career women looking to give back to the next generation of women. Our charity connects female role models with young girls via school workshops in a speed-networking format to talk to about their life, career choices and experiences. Sign up as a role model to inspire young girls and encourage them to dream big and aim high!

Make a real difference as a Citizen Advocate for a person with disability

The National Business Development Coordinator will assist in developing a pipeline of potential new corporate partnerships for OFA, working closely with the National Business Development Director.

This well established and respected volunteer court support agency is seeking a CEO to maintain its professional status and ensure that it is strategically well positioned into the future.

Volunteers are required to support people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system.

Volunteers are required to support people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system.

Volunteers are required to support people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system.

Volunteers are required to support people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system.

Lauren is a lovely, easy-going lady who lives in her own Unit in Cottesloe. She is seeking someone to spend time with having a chat over coffee and perhaps doing some craftwork together. Lauren also likes visiting the zoo and loves the penguins! Lauren is in her 60’s and is quite isolated. She struggles a little with her mobility and would greatly appreciate having a friend and advocate to talk to, give gentle encouragement and assist her to get the most from life.

Citizen Advocacy is seeking volunteer advocates based in the Perth area who want to make a difference in the life of someone with intellectual disability. As an advocate you will be well placed to assist in community inclusion and social acceptance by empowering the person with intellectual disability and helping them to engage with their local community.

Citizen Advocacy is seeking volunteers throughout the Perth area. You would develop a unique, one-to-one relationship, enjoying social outings and activities together. You can help someone by: • Becoming a friend and confidante • Assisting them to identify and reach their goals • Connecting them to their local community • Encouraging them speak up about any worries or concerns • Empowering them to make their own decisions and choices in life

Mia lives in in Wilson. She is in her early 40’s with an intellectual disability and has a visual impairment. Mia is very sociable and likes meeting new people. She loves music and dancing and enjoys going out for lunch and coffee. An advocate could accompany Mia on outings and help build her confidence. Her visual impairment limits going out alone, and she would appreciate having a friend with her. Mia wants to retain her independence socially and feel connected with the community.

The State Director is responsible for leading and managing the State Team. The State Director is a people manager who grows, equips, influences and empowers their team to drive OFA’s activities and programs in their state. The State Director works with their team to implement the OFA national strategy and report on state activities, primarily overseeing outreach and events within their state and collaborating with national mentor, communication and design teams.