Found 57 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

Vinnies Canberra Goulburn has a diverse and dedicated workforce comprising of over 500 members, 1500 volunteers and 240 plus employees who work side by side serving those less fortunate in our communities. Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn runs a range of Youth programs to provide young people with a place of belonging and support, giving young people the opportunity to build social confidence and life-long resilience.

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 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!!

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)

Make a difference in the lives of people that are blind or have low vision! Our Canberra team of Client Service Providers are seeking the support of a Retail Sales Wizz, someone who is friendly comfortable using the phone and chatting with our Blind and Low Vision clients. Retail experience would be ideal especially within the not for profit or disability sector.

Mentoring Men has available volunteer positions for men to be professionally trained to support other men in our community. You will have the opportunity to help and guide a man in need and be a part of our organisation's mission to support men in their life journey. All men regardless of their background or beliefs are welcome to apply for our program.

Our Mentor Program works with men from all sorts of backgrounds who are interviewed, screened and trained to be matched with a young man (10-18 years old). The Mentors are usually older than 24 years old and have had their own unique journey through life and want to give back. The Program requires a commitment of 2 years with an expectation of a couple of hours 1:1 contact per fortnight.

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.

Do you love the outdoors and having fun? This could be the position for you! Apply now!

Calling all Oromo speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.

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.

Calling all Tamil speakers to help build connections between you and your community.

Calling all Tetun speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.

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.

Calling all Arabic speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.

Calling all Assyrian speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.

Calling all Bengali speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.

Calling all Chin speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.

Calling all Dari speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.