Found 88 Companionship & Social Support 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 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 provide a service for patients/staff and visitors guiding them to specific areas on the hospital campus.

The role of the volunteer is to provide a supportive link between relatives / families of ICU and High Dependency patients and clinical staff.

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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our cherished aged care residents? Join our dynamic team as a Volunteer Activities Assistant and contribute to creating joyful moments and meaningful experiences.

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 super organised, enjoy managing awesome teams, technologically savvy and great with people? Support people in your community by leading a positive, inclusive and engaging volunteer team!

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 interested in helping people with café service and enjoy preparing nutritious meals? Combine your skills, come along and volunteer at Blue Door. Blue Door is located within Ainslie Village, and provides supports such as material aid, hygiene supplies, a warm meal, as well as life skills, information, advice, advocacy, and referrals. Currently open on weekdays (except Public Holidays) from 7.45am to 1.30pm for coffee etc. and support, with a hot meal served each day at 12pm.

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.

Volunteers for the social support groups assist our support workers in running the social support groups for people living with dementia. This role is to support the group facilitator of the men’s shed group to ensure the group runs safely and successfully. The men's shed is located in Dickson.

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.

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.

Residential care volunteers assist our employees with tasks and activities with our elderly clients.

Walking Group Coordinator wanted! Make the change to a healthy lifestyle and start a walking group in your neighbourhood.

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