Found 34 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

Lifeline Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Our Telephone Crisis Support Volunteers are essential in making a difference in the lives of Canberrans who call 13 11 14.

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.

Maintenance supervisor and member of the Abbeyfield Garran Inc management committee We provide accommodation for 10 young people with a mild intellectual disability. The house is run by a volunteer management committee and employs a full time live in housekeeper and two casual staff to cover the weekend roster. This position is responsible for supervising and providing ongoing building maintenance. You will have other volunteers to assist you in this task..

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.

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.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the not-for-profit sector and making a difference in people’s lives to join our wonderful team at Get2Know (Finance Team)

Mandala Community Counselling is seeking a volunteer Administration Officer to assist in maintaining our documentation and providing support to Mandala Counsellors, Supervisors and Board members. Mandala is a small charitable organisation which addresses the psychological needs of the disadvantaged. Professional counsellors and psychologists volunteer their time so that clients, who would not otherwise be able to access such services, receive affordable ongoing counselling.

ABERA is a new, first-of-its-kind charity in Australia, dedicated to dealing with the problem of business failure. Business loss is usually dealt with in isolation - there is a better way. Join us in making history!

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!

Seeking a proactive and passionate Secretary to join our team to help implement marketing and business strategies, attend meetings, and with funding, sponsorship and filmmaking projects

Seeking a proactive and passionate Director to join our team to help implement marketing and business strategies, attend meetings, and help with the decision-making process in relation to funding, grants, project management, and sponsorship initiatives.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Fundraising Director to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Specialist will play a vital role in securing funding to support our mental health promotion initiatives and programs.

**Role Overview:** We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Company Secretary to join our Board of Trustees as a key member. The Company Secretary will play a critical role in ensuring that the charity operates in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and will guide on governance matters to the Board.

An experienced individual to join our team as a Mental Health Program Director. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of our mental health programs and initiatives. Your primary objective will be to develop and implement effective mental health programs that address the needs of our target audience. You will collaborate with stakeholders, including community organizations, healthcare providers, and government agencies, to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Annually MRSPAG hosts a Walk event on World Suicide Prevention Day in September, this is an opportunity to remember those loved and lost to suicide and as a beacon of hope to those who live with mental illness and suicidal thinking. This is a pet-friendly event, with music, speeches, and a walk of the Woodend township. The Events Coordinator is a key volunteer role that involves planning, organising, and managing of this event for MRSPAG

Seeking support group leaders for our Family with allergies support group to assist in leading and facilitating the group.

Do you love maintaining and building websites?? Do you have Squarespace experience?

Do you have a penchant for planning? Are you wanting to channel this into making a real difference in the lives of individuals living with a disability? If the answer is yes, then we've got the perfect mission for you! Join us as our Social Adventure Architect and be a driving force in creating a more inclusive and supportive community.

Lifeline Direct are looking for remote volunteers who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Please note this is a REMOTE opportunity only. Benefits include: - Belonging to Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience