Found 34 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

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!!

Want to discover more about our shared history? Interested in the development and importance of the National Capital? Looking for an opportunity to actively engage with community? The National Capital Authority (NCA) has opportunities for volunteers with an excitement for the Nation’s Capital and its associated history. Anzac Parade, Reconciliation Place, Blundells Cottage, Foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin, and The National Capital Exhibition are all fascinating places to interpret and explore.

Would you like to work one on one with a migrant or refugee to help them with their language and cultural needs? Our volunteers help people to become more independent and to learn how to communicate in the English language.

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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children from migrant or refugee backgrounds? Are you dedicated to fostering connection, belonging, and academic growth? Join our team at the St Vincent de Paul Society and become a valued volunteer for our Kids Clubs Program! There is a strong focus on developing literacy skills and a love of reading through reading books together. Volunteers will also provide help with homework if required.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to ensure that the voices of multicultural young people are heard and valued? The Multicultural Hub Canberra (mHub) and St Vincent de Paul Migrant and Refugee Program are excited to announce the formation of our collaborative Multicultural Youth Reference Group. Members will help to inform events, programs and activities that benefit multicultural young people and in turn will help create a space for meaningful youth participation.

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.

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.

This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • Establish a report with people sharing the values of Land of Welcome • Build their desire to attend Land of Welcome picnics and support the organisation’s activities, fundraising • Contribute to volunteer engagement Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation. A job well done may open new opportunities for you with people within our network who might benefit

About the role This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • Welcome email subscribers and nurture their engagement • Attract a broader range of people from highly supportive of people seeking asylum to less supportive. Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation. A job well done may open new opportunities for you with people within our network who might benefit from your skills.

This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • become more successful in engaging with other organisations. • increase attendance at picnics by both new and settled Australians • develop volunteer involvement between picnics • build a coherent and trusted brand • Facilitate social change and make Australia more compassionate to people seeking asylum Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation.

This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • To assist people develop their listening, leadership and teamwork skills and assist the group become a tight knit group around shared ideals values and vision.. Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation. A job well done may open new opportunities for you with people within our network who might benefit from your skills.

Seeking a meaningful and direct way to make a difference? Join our global movement, inspired by Canada's impactful initiative, and become a welcoming face in your hometown for refugees. This is your chance to turn compassion into action, helping newcomers feel at home in your community. Be a part of this life-changing experience – both for yourself and for those seeking a new beginning.

We are looking for non alcoholic (Class A) Trustees to join the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous Australia. A Trustees can be located anywhere in Australia. Class A Trustees bring skills from many backgrounds to the General Service Board who function like any Not-For-Profit Board – addressing matters both inside and outside the organisation that may impact the current and future health of AA.