Found 35 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

Assist, inform, refer! Would you like to be part of a friendly, supportive team assisting the Canberra Community to access appropriate services, support, volunteering roles and interest groups available to them? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

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.

Volunteer with Vinnies Kippax Retail Centre! Whether you’re a die-hard thrifter, eco-lover or someone who loves the warm fuzzies you get from meeting new people, learning new stuff, and helping others - Vinnies Retail has the perfect volunteer job for you! By volunteering you get to meet some wonderful people and gain new skills.

Volunteer with Vinnies Mitchell Retail Centre! Whether you’re a die-hard thrifter, eco-lover or someone who loves the warm fuzzies you get from meeting new people, learning new stuff, and helping others - Vinnies Retail has the perfect volunteer job for you! By volunteering you get to meet some wonderful people and gain new skills.

Can you volunteer at Vinnies Weston Creek Retail Centre? Would you like a charitable opportunity to volunteer and help people in need? Our shops are run by experienced professional retail managers who are supported by dedicated volunteers. There are a variety of roles ranging from assisting our managers preparing items for sale through to working at the cash register. There is a role for everyone. By volunteering you get to meet some wonderful people and gain new skills.

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.

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.

ACT Wildlife rehabilitates injured, sick and orphaned native animals to return them to the wild. Our interface with the public is our 24/7 phone. The day is broken into several shifts and you would be required to have our phone diverted to yours for a shift a week, a fortnight or month, depending on your availability. You will be working from home and have access to our online database to record calls.

As a Recreational and Leisure Champion you will use your skills and expertise to create a creative and fun program for Queanbeyan Day Club members. Join us to increase the health and well being of people over the age of 65.

The Ginninderra Catchment Group is an incorporated umbrella group of community volunteers working in the water catchment of the Ginninderra Creek.

Walking Group Coordinator wanted! Make the change to a healthy lifestyle and start a walking group in your neighbourhood.

Work from home, develop new skills and give back to the community.

As an ERP Implementation Consultant you will be part of the team implementing and managing end to end projects to meet our ERP system requirements on time. Ensure the ERP system to support business processes and assist with the implementation of changes and improvements to these applications.

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.

Native animals are often in need of a helping hand following accidents with cars, pets, windows, people and other native animals. ACT Wildlife has trained wildlife carers to care for these animals but with increasing habitat loss and suburban expansion our job is ever increasing.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in someone's life? We are calling on compassionate souls to become volunteer visitors and brighten the days of older people longing for companionship. Imagine the smiles you could bring, the stories you could share, and the memories you could create by simply lending an ear and a kind heart. Together, we can combat loneliness and foster connections that truly matter.

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.

- 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