Found 23 volunteering opportunities in Australian Capital Territory ACT

Lifeline Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Our Telephone Crisis Support Volunteers are essential in making a difference in the lives of Canberrans who call 13 11 14.

Share your personal lived experience of a mental illness or as a carer to address stigma and educate our community on mental health and wellbeing.

Mentoring Men has available volunteer positions for men to be professionally trained to support other men in our community. You will have the opportunity to help and guide a man in need and be a part of our organisation's mission to support men in their life journey. All men regardless of their background or beliefs are welcome to apply for our program.

Our Mentor Program works with men from all sorts of backgrounds who are interviewed, screened and trained to be matched with a young man (10-18 years old). The Mentors are usually older than 24 years old and have had their own unique journey through life and want to give back. The Program requires a commitment of 2 years with an expectation of a couple of hours 1:1 contact per fortnight.

Educational Mentors (Tutors) provide 1 on 1 educational assistance 1-2 hours a week to vulnerable children aged 6-16. Most of the children/young people referred to us are about 2 yrs behind their age in at least English & Maths. You can help us break a child out of a cycle of poor educational achievement. If you are over 20 and want to tutor a child in English, Maths or whatever you feel confident in please apply now!

Kids Friend mentors spend 2-3 hours a week with a vulnerable child aged from 6-16, for friendship and fun. You become a special person outside the family who supports the child's social and emotional needs with an aim to increase the child's confidence, personal skills and resilience. You can take the child to visit places within the community or your own home to bake, play video games, or just hang out. If you are over 20 and want to make a difference in a child's life please apply now!

Make a difference in tech: empower Generation Australia's graduates! Are you passionate about technology, have experience in the industry and want to help others succeed? Generation Australia is looking for dedicated volunteers like you to coach and mentor our recent tech program graduates.

Mandala Community Counselling is seeking a volunteer Administration Officer to assist in maintaining our documentation and providing support to Mandala Counsellors, Supervisors and Board members. Mandala is a small charitable organisation which addresses the psychological needs of the disadvantaged. Professional counsellors and psychologists volunteer their time so that clients, who would not otherwise be able to access such services, receive affordable ongoing counselling.

ABERA is a new, first-of-its-kind charity in Australia, dedicated to dealing with the problem of business failure. Business loss is usually dealt with in isolation - there is a better way. Join us in making history!

Seeking a proactive and passionate Secretary to join our team to help implement marketing and business strategies, attend meetings, and with funding, sponsorship and filmmaking projects

Seeking a proactive and passionate Director to join our team to help implement marketing and business strategies, attend meetings, and help with the decision-making process in relation to funding, grants, project management, and sponsorship initiatives.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Fundraising Director to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Specialist will play a vital role in securing funding to support our mental health promotion initiatives and programs.

**Role Overview:** We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Company Secretary to join our Board of Trustees as a key member. The Company Secretary will play a critical role in ensuring that the charity operates in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and will guide on governance matters to the Board.

An experienced individual to join our team as a Mental Health Program Director. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of our mental health programs and initiatives. Your primary objective will be to develop and implement effective mental health programs that address the needs of our target audience. You will collaborate with stakeholders, including community organizations, healthcare providers, and government agencies, to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Annually MRSPAG hosts a Walk event on World Suicide Prevention Day in September, this is an opportunity to remember those loved and lost to suicide and as a beacon of hope to those who live with mental illness and suicidal thinking. This is a pet-friendly event, with music, speeches, and a walk of the Woodend township. The Events Coordinator is a key volunteer role that involves planning, organising, and managing of this event for MRSPAG

Seeking support group leaders for our Family with allergies support group to assist in leading and facilitating the group.

Looking for a change? We’re always looking for Australian volunteers to support our partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa.

Lifeline Direct are looking for remote volunteers who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Please note this is a REMOTE opportunity only. Benefits include: - Belonging to Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience

Peer support is one of the most powerful and empowering forms of support available; it's an opportunity to be heard and understood by someone who has experienced similar circumstances. Dementia Australia's peer support program Connecting Peers: • Brings people together with similar experiences and interests • Connects participants by phone or Zoom Volunteer as a Peer Leader if you have: • Living experience of dementia - or experience as a carer of someone living with dementia.

The purpose of the Nurtured Village Hampers is to build a community of villages for Maternal Mental Health. We want all Australian mums to feel supported in early parenthood in a traditional village model of care.   We do this through providing in-home and community support through our villages, in partnerships with others, and by connecting Mums to services/ support available based on their needs.