Found 14 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

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.

Help raise funds and save orangutans, elephants and tigers from extinction! The Orangutan Project is looking for volunteers to manage and organise fundraising stalls and events, as well as for volunteers to assist at stalls and events. We are an international conservation organisation working in Borneo and Sumatra to save orangutans, safeguard forests, and support local and Indigenous communities.

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!

• Pay it forward Board advisory role (Pro Bono) • Take our Innovative Circular Tech initiative Australia-wide • Join us to get affordable, refurbished Tech to disadvantaged Australians • Award winning Social Enterprise and not-for-profit

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

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.

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

Join our not-for-profit team as a Research and Article Writer and/or social media junkie, where your passion for impactful storytelling meets purpose. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills, with FMCG background highly regarded—bonus points for plant-based or vegan expertise. We're looking for a self-driven, collaborative individual with a positive attitude, ready to make a difference.

The Hotline Operator is a crucial point of contact for people to report sick, injured, or orphaned koalas in need of rescue, care, or treatment.

If you are looking to contribute to a benevolent cause utilising your recruitment skills, come and volunteer with us to make this world a better place to be in.