Found 42 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a lovely lady who would benefit from your kindness. She enjoys shopping, coffee and good conversation and would greatly benefit from your support to get out of the home and venture about.

Would you like to visit an older person in their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful lady who would benefit from your company and friendly conversation in Italian. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity.

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.

The role of the volunteer is to provide support to patients aged 0 to 12 years and their families in consultation with the senior nurse (shift leader) in paediatric wards, day stay and outpatient clinics at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children in Garran.

The Canberra Hospital Foundation Choir spreads joy to patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff with their enchanting melodies wherever they go. Our amazing CHF Choir singers generously lend their voices, time, and spirit, knowing the difference it makes to their community!

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)

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.

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.

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

The Coordinator will commence as a dog reading team volunteer and after two school terms receive training to take on the Coordinator position. The Coordinator will recruit, train, support, manage and give recognition to volunteers within the region. The position will also raise awareness of the Story Dogs brand and services. This is a non paid, volunteer role. This role requires you to have a suitable dog.

MCCI is looking for compassionate, caring and positive Volunteer who can speak Mandarin or Cantonese to assist at our Chinese social support group, spend time with seniors chatting, playing games or accompanying them on outings.

MCCI supports older people from multicultural backgrounds. Our Volunteer Drivers provides door to door transport in our 12-seater Toyota Hiac (automatic). You will drive clients to social groups in different locations around the ACT. Normal car license only required. Full training provided.

Our multicultural social groups come together each week for social activities, company and a meal. This role helps prepare nutritious culturally appropriate meals for our clients to enjoy together. We are looking to fill positions for our Vietnamese and Chinese group on Friday at 27 Rae Street Belconnen.

We are looking for enthusiastic and creative volunteer event manager to organize, plan and deliver all virtual and physical events for Get 2 Know. In this role, you will collaborate with management and marketing team to ensure all events are delivered successfully.

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.

Rescue and transport of injured and orphaned animals in the Canberra and surrounding region.

Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music either live over Zoom or directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals. Our next Musician Training Day is happening on Sunday, April 28 from 10am-3pm at Together2, Rozelle in Sydney and via Zoom.

ACVVS volunteers will provide regular friendship and companionship to socially isolated aged care recipients through one-on-one or group in-person visits. To ensure the best experience for all involved, volunteers will receive training and support from our Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator throughout the program. Participating in the ACVVS Program offers volunteers a valuable opportunity to build meaningful connections and make a positive impacts on their communities.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.