Found 78 Mentoring & Advocacy volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

The PCYC Queensland Emergency Services Cadets program is delivered in partnership with PCYC Queensland and Queensland’s Emergency Services, thanks to the support of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The program is offered to young people aged 12 to 17 and operates out of an emergency service facility within a community under the leadership and guidance of volunteer adult leaders and mentoring emergency services personnel. Currently there are 17 unit locations operating in Queensland.

Want to help students to thrive? Do you have a spare hour or two every week? Do you want to make a difference to a school student? If so, there’s a role to suit you and your lifestyle, from one-to-one mentoring or reading and numeracy support, through to gardening, library, sports and breakfast club activities.

Seeking Volunteers wanting to support people through the Court system who have a Cognitive Impairment (poor memory, issues with speaking, difficulty making decisions because of their memory problems).

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

Are you interested in joining a team of volunteers raising funds and awareness about a rare condition called FOXG1? FOXG1 is a charity dedicated to helping individuals living with FOXG1 and their families. The hours for this role are 5 to 10 hours per week. If you are interested, please apply now!

We are seeking a confident and kind lady in the Thornlie area, to be a co-advocate alongside her existing advocate. A co-advocate would be a stable presence for Gemma, ensuring her life runs smoothly and her rights are upheld.

Ohana for Youth is a not for profit organisation that works with young people experiencing disadvantage on the Gold Coast. We are currently looking for individuals to work in our external mentoring programs in State High Schools. Time required: Monday 9 am - 12 noon, Wednesday 9 am - 12 noon. Day to be negotiated with coordinator.

Ohana for Youth is a not for profit organisation that works with young people experiencing disadvantage on the Gold Coast. We are currently looking for individuals to work in our external mentoring programs in State High Schools. Time required: Monday 9 am - 12 noon, Wednesday 9 am - 12 noon. Day to be negotiated with coordinator.

Women 18+ can join Girl Guides SA and become a Guide Leader and work with girls and young women. Girl Guide Leaders provide effective leadership of their unit in order to deliver a high quality program to Guides in a safe environment. While working in the Guide Unit you will be part of a team of unit leaders supported by your District Leader. Volunteer Guide Leaders are valued and supported and recognised for their effort.

Would you like to make a positive difference to a young person? Volunteers make a massive difference in the life of a teenage learner driver - especially one who can't access a vehicle or a mentor to help them get their necessary 120 hours of driving practice. You will develop and maintain a purposeful, empowering, supportive and ongoing mentor relationship with a young person as they practice their driving in one of our modern vehicles

Help people with disabilities who are socially isolated to make friends and access community activities by promoting a new program does not require NDIS funding

The Youth MATES Mentoring Program provides positive role models who mentor, assist, target, engage and enhance the skills and life experiences of young people. MATES matches young people and young adults (mentees) with an adult role model (mentor) from the local community. Mentors and mentees catch up for one hour, once a fortnight for one year. MATES is a great way to volunteer in the community

Youth Frontiers is a mentoring program for 12-16 year olds with a focus on community engagement. Volunteer mentors support young people to increase their confidence, develop skills and become leaders through the implementation of a community engagement project.

Oaktree is young people leading a movement to end extreme poverty. Extreme poverty has already been halved and together we can end it.

As a fee-for-service social enterprise with charity status, our purpose is to prepare students for the future of work by providing them with a balance of enterprise life skills and real world experience.

As a fee-for-service social enterprise with charity status, our purpose is to prepare students for the future of work by providing them with a balance of enterprise life skills and real world experience.

As a fee-for-service social enterprise with charity status, our purpose is to prepare students for the future of work by providing them with a balance of enterprise life skills and real world experience.

Do you want to make a difference in a young person's life & can offer a minimum of 2 hours a week to supervise young learner drivers? Benefits: *Mentoring is a fantastic way of connecting with others & making a difference in the lives of young people. *Mentoring is rewarding: support a young person to achieve their goals in developing safe & lawful driving habits for life. *Engage and interact with young people to build a positive, trusting friendship. *Receive comprehensive training & suppor

The volunteer works one on one with a child in foster care to improve their educational outcomes, build self-efficacy and help instill a love of learning.