Found 20 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

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.

Get2Know is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Support Coordinator who is able to use their understanding of the disability sector to make a real difference in the lives of NDIS participants. The right candidate will be highly compassionate and caring, be able to think outside the box, and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills used to speak to our internal and external stakeholders.

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.

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.

ARF is always looking for more loving ‘temporary homes’ for dogs and foster caring can be an extremely rewarding experience. In fact, most foster carers find an extra ‘tail’ in the house comes with a range of benefits. Not least the feeling that you have saved a dog who might otherwise have been euthanised.

Are you a skilled HR or Psychology worker who is comfortable leading a team? Are you looking to utilise your skills to contribute to a not-for-profit organisation that promotes animal welfare? A great opportunity exists for an experience HR Team Leader to lead the HR Team and assist with increasing the effectiveness of the organisation's HR team. The HR Team is responsible for recruiting high performing volunteers to allow us to rescue a greater number of animals.

RSPCA NSW volunteer branches and Supporter Groups play a vital role in supporting communities through desexing programs, fundraising initiatives, education and more.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Do you have a knack for organising and rallying support from your community? RSPCA NSW is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator to join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of animals in Armidale, Tenterfield, Gunnedah, Tamworth, and beyond

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

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!

Furry Friends Animal Rescue Queensland (FFARQ) is a caring not-for-profit organisation in SEQ committed to minimising the large number of companion animals killed every year in pounds & shelters through the re-homing of abandoned/surrendered pet cats and kittens. FFARQ operates a community-based shelter model that aims to carefully place all rescued pets with volunteer Foster Carers until they are adopted, and compassionately educate people about the benefits of responsible pet ownership.

Fund Raising and Raffle Sales is a voluntary position for Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc. The role is to raise funds for our organisation via raffle sales in shopping malls. The money raised will be used in the feeding and care of the dogs and cats being housed with Friends of the Pound.

As a start-up not-for profit peak body, PRECI is currently run entirely by volunteers. We require a volunteer with skills in fundraising, who can support the Directors with innovative and creative ideas to raise funds to support the vision of PRECI! Your skills will assist us in ensuring that children with disability and their families receive high quality support from their services and supports.

As a start-up not-for profit peak body, PRECI is currently run entirely by volunteers. We require a volunteer with skills in grant writing, who can support the Directors to apply for grants to support the vision of PRECI! Your skills will assist us in ensuring that children with disability and their families receive high quality support from their services and supports.

Telelink Connectors and admin support volunteers help support one of the longest running programs to assist people that are blind or low vision to live the life that they choose. The Telelink program provides special interest group discussion's for blind and low vision people all the way around Australia to interact with one another via phone with a volunteer facilitator. The connection volunteer is charged with connecting the groups on a regular connection schedule.

Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) is organising for our young adults with Down syndrome to attend our Challenge Weekend Camps throughout the year and require volunteers to assist us with this event. There are multiple opportunities throughout the year: we will require the volunteers to be available from 3pm Friday to approximately 12pm Sunday. Dates range however camps are usually held in March and November.

Wildlife Rescue Australia (WRA) is a not-for-profit voluntary association, operating throughout Australia and staffed exclusively by home-based volunteers. It is dedicated to the rescue of Australian native animals, including birds and reptiles. WRA operates a national 24/7 emergency call centre for the rescue of native wildlife.

This exciting role involves interpreting our clients' communication to family members, and medical and other support staff. The role is suitable for students learning AUSLAN.

Inclusion Foundation is seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer Grant Writer to join our team in a voluntary capacity as and when we are writing grant applications. This volunteer role plays a crucial role in securing funding for our programs and initiatives. As a Volunteer Grant Writer, you will contribute to the organization's mission by researching, writing and applying for grants to support our impactful work.