Found 39 volunteering opportunities in Australian Capital Territory ACT

Experienced lawn-mower and general gardener to help maintain the grounds of our Youth Residential Rehabilitation Facility in Watson, ACT.

Are you looking for an opportunity that’s fun & flexible? Would you like to support & empower young people? Are you over 18 & enjoy being active? We are seeking volunteers who are interested in supporting young people 8-18 years living in families impacted by mental illness. You will have access to our opportunities via an app and can choose the programs you would like to participate in. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people - Apply now!!

Maintenance supervisor and member of the Abbeyfield Garran Inc management committee We provide accommodation for 10 young people with a mild intellectual disability. The house is run by a volunteer management committee and employs a full time live in housekeeper and two casual staff to cover the weekend roster. This position is responsible for supervising and providing ongoing building maintenance. You will have other volunteers to assist you in this task..

Abbeyfield Garran is a not for profit which provides affordable, inclusive, homelike and safe accommodation for people with a mild cognitive disability where residents can maintain their independence with dignity and choice. The Garran house is run by a volunteer management committee and employs a housekeeper to provide meals and support the residents on a day- to-day basis. We have 10 young adult residents.

Are you an artist with hair? Do you want to help disadvantaged young people by teaching them your skills with hair?

Do you love the outdoors and having fun? This could be the position for you! Apply now!

As a Local Coordinator, you will provide additional support to a High School Exchange student from overseas who is living with a host family and attending High School in your local community. A Local Coordinator must live within 2 hours of where a student is living. If you are interested in other cultures, young people and families, this role is perfect for you. You may have been an exchange student or host family yourself - but that is not a requirement.

Host Families make a difference in the world! Being a host family means opening your home, hearts and minds to a young person in High School from overseas. Our host families are open-minded, flexible, tolerant and have a sense of humour. They are keen to learn about another country and culture and share their own lives and experiences with their student. Host Families are welcome from all across Australia - from the city to the country - from the bush to the beach!

Are you a Social Worker, Counsellor or Psychologist looking to support Young People? Canteen, delivers overnight programs, workshops and recreational and social events that bring young people together to build peer relationships. As a Psychosocial Support volunteer, your role will be to provide effective psychosocial support and information to young people during programs and specifically through the facilitation and delivery of manualised group work content on overnight programs.

Get2Know is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Support Coordinator who is able to use their understanding of the disability sector to make a real difference in the lives of NDIS participants. The right candidate will be highly compassionate and caring, be able to think outside the box, and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills used to speak to our internal and external stakeholders.

Join the #WishForce today and feel uplifted by the difference you can make in your local community! The friendly team at the Canberra Branch are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join Make-A-Wish as the Volunteer Care Coordinator. By sharing your time and skills, you can help Australian children experiencing life-threatening illnesses.

Join the #WishForce today and feel uplifted by the difference you can make in your local community! The friendly team at the Canberra Branch are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join Make-A-Wish. By sharing your time and skills, you can help Australian children experiencing life-threatening illnesses.

The Drive for Life program primarily supports young people aged between 16-25 who are overcoming adversity and need support to achieve their driver’s licence. A Mentors’ role is to accompany the Learner Driver during driving sessions to help them attain the number of supervised driving hours required for their logbook, providing constructive feedback and conveying the importance of road safety along the way.

The Roundabout Project is a volunteer peer support project that aims to assist participants with Disability to engage with our LGBTIQA+ community encouraging networking and connections. By sharing personal experiences and developing mutual peer-to-peer friendship, participants may gain a greater sense of connection to community and develop a deeper sense of belonging, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the not-for-profit sector and making a difference in people’s lives to join our wonderful team at Get2Know (Finance Team)

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The Nappy Collective supports vulnerable people in our community by redistributing much needed nappies to families in need. Our flexible volunteer program allows you the opportunity to give back to the community, without a weekly commitment. Make a real impact in your community to families in need.

The Nappy Collective supports vulnerable people in our community by redistributing much needed nappies to families in need. Our flexible volunteer program allows you the opportunity to give back to the community, without a weekly commitment. Make a real impact in your community to families in need.

The Nappy Collective supports vulnerable people in our community by redistributing much needed nappies to families in need. Our flexible volunteer program allows you the opportunity to give back to the community, without a weekly commitment. Make a real impact in your community to families in need.

- Gain experience being part of a progressive and innovative organisation - Meet other like-minded Youth to make a difference for Youth in the Australian allergy community - Expand your network within the Australian allergy community - Make a difference for people living with allergies