Found 11 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

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.

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 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.

Do you think it's essential to be inclusive? Do you enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds? The Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program supports those living with a disability or mental health condition to find volunteering roles where they can build skills, experience and networks to reach their employment goals. We need your help to provide encouragement and support to our participants.

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

Do you like going to see live music? Do you enjoy going to sporting events? Do you like the arts, going to the theatre, cinema or restaurants? Do you have a passion for equal rights? Do you want to enable a person with a learning disability and/or autism to go to events and get out more? Then you could make a perfect Gig Buddy!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your own community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? Become a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate. Community Visitors are the eyes and ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness who are living in supported care.

The co-facilitator for the "Everybody is Welcome" Pain Support Group can be located anywhere in Australia. The group is a safe space for to help participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.

Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact and give back to your community? Volunteering is a powerful way to help others, including those who are homeless. An exciting opportunity is available for the right candidate to collaborate closely with the State Peak, Homelessness QLD, as our secretariat. This organisation has evolved over the years and is representing the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) sector as a peak body in the state.

Want to support and empower girls and young women? We are looking for a Learning and Development Coordinator to match up new trainee volunteers with experienced mentors and support them through the process of becoming a qualified Girl Guides Leader. This role can be done remotely, but is also an opportunity to connect with a network of amazing women dedicated to empowering and supporting girls. No previous experience with Girl Guides required.