Found 37 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

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 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.

Want to discover more about our shared history? Interested in the development and importance of the National Capital? Looking for an opportunity to actively engage with community? The National Capital Authority (NCA) has opportunities for volunteers with an excitement for the Nation’s Capital and its associated history. Anzac Parade, Reconciliation Place, Blundells Cottage, Foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin, and The National Capital Exhibition are all fascinating places to interpret and explore.

Join an AYCC action group and be part of a movement of young people, fighting for climate justice. Together we can push back against funding for dirty gas expansion, and champion climate solutions for our communities. This is your chance to take the next step for climate justice & level up your skills at the same time.

Would you like to work one on one with a migrant or refugee to help them with their language and cultural needs? Our volunteers help people to become more independent and to learn how to communicate in the English language.

Any volunteer mechanics who would like to help us fix cars and train disadvantaged people in the skills to maintain a car would be appreciated. We have a car program where our program participants earn the chance to buy a fixed up car so they can undertake meaningful employment in the future.

Are you an artist with hair? Do you want to help disadvantaged young people by teaching them your skills with hair?

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.

Work from home, develop new skills and give back to the community.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children from migrant or refugee backgrounds? Are you dedicated to fostering connection, belonging, and academic growth? Join our team at the St Vincent de Paul Society and become a valued volunteer for our Kids Clubs Program! There is a strong focus on developing literacy skills and a love of reading through reading books together. Volunteers will also provide help with homework if required.

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

MCCI supports older people from multicultural backgrounds. Our Volunteer Drivers provide door to door transport for clients attending MCCI social support groups. Normal car licence only required. Full training provided.

Are you passionate about technology and constantly seeking to improve your skill set? Are you an experienced Python Developer looking to work on exciting projects whilst contributing to the community? Then you are the type of person we are looking for!

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 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.

Get2Know is looking for a Business Analyst who plays a key part in enhancing their operational processes across various systems. Join our team to help undertake a range of requirement gathering activities and to bridge the gap to ensure the requirements are effectively translated into solutions to deliver desired outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will have proficiency in developing and executing marketing campaigns while managing and inspiring a team. You will be comfortable with day-to-day marketing endeavours, as well as long-term strategy, thriving with tight deadlines and changing needs. We’re looking for an experienced and adaptable marketing manager who is hungry to do this and more. If you are a people-person who loves the worthwhile challenge of building a brand, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Educational Mentors (Tutors) provide 1 on 1 educational assistance 1-2 hours a week to vulnerable children aged 6-16. Most of the children/young people referred to us are about 2 yrs behind their age in at least English & Maths. You can help us break a child out of a cycle of poor educational achievement. If you are over 20 and want to tutor a child in English, Maths or whatever you feel confident in please apply now!