Found 14 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have a lovely lady who would benefit from friendly conversations in Croatian, to reminisce and share stories.

Would you like to visit an older person and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful lady who would benefit from your friendly visits. She enjoys learning English, simple board games, nature, singing and reading the Bible in Korean. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity.

The Night Patrol General Hand Volunteer primarily carries out the tasks that the Night Patrol program relies on directly for its smooth running operations. These tasks are essential in ensuring that the Night Patrol vans and its volunteers are able to provide a consistent and reliable service each night for those accessing the vans on the streets.

The Vinnies Roadhouse provides a food engagement program from the Griffin Centre, Civic. Vinnies Roadhouse provides a safe and welcoming environment for people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, and people experiencing social isolation. This role supports the daily operations of Vinnies Roadhouse by providing access to a hot evening meal, material aid, support, and referral services.

MCCI is looking for a volunteer to assist the facilitator in the kitchen and with activities in our vibrant Italian group. The Italian group runs every fortnight on a Tuesday in Belconnen.

The role of the volunteer is to provide support and assist staff within the Canberra Community Dialysis Centre by provision of a tea round for clients having dialysis.

The role of the Volunteer is to aid the consumer during their journey through the Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital; to ease emotional distress and anxiety experienced by patients, their families, and friends through the provision of practical support under the guidance of Emergency Department staff.

To provide assistance to patients during meal times, to promote appropriate and adequate nutrition and hydration at Bruce Private Hospital. To provide companionship during the meal to enhance patients wellbeing and stay in hospital.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do you want to be part of a team that's committed to preserving dignity and offering a 'hand up' to those in need? Our Vinnies Night Patrol Volunteers play a crucial role in providing direct support to our most vulnerable companions. As a Vinnies Night Patrol Volunteer, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, making tangible impacts in the lives of others. No experience needed – all we ask for is your dedication and compassion.

Are you passionate about supporting your community behind the scenes? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment ? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Vinnies Night Patrol serves our community 365 nights a year. Behind the scenes, our General Hand Volunteers ensure that our Night Patrol vehicles are fully stocked and ready to go; assisting with the collection and transportation of food, clothing and other material aid items that will be provided during service, to our companions.

Seeking volunteers to support Dementia Australia staff and clients in our various social support programs, which are held on weekday mornings. Our social support programs are held every day Monday to Friday and include various opportunities to join groups such as our coffee and chat, gallery/museum groups, craft, woodworking, men’s shed and walking groups around the ACT. (ACT)

Goodwin greatly values the goodwill of volunteers, to enrich lives, provide greater interaction and allow us to provide broader care services. So, if you have time to give, we are flexible and willing to take any help you can offer. If you want to share passions and make a real difference to people’s lives, please get in touch.

Provide planning, organisation and administration to support the teaching of Nordic Walking to retirement communities in Canberra. The role acts as an intermediary between retirement villages and staff at Capital Nordic Walking (CNW), who provide information sessions and lessons.

Dogs Canberra is a small scale not-for-profit that seeks to improve the lives and well-being of our community and the canine companions that form such a strong part of it. Our mission is to create a safe and enriching space for dogs and to enrich lives through compassionate dog-centred connections. We're seeking people passionate about well-being both in other people and in our furry friends to help bring this dream to life.