Found 33 volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • Establish a report with people sharing the values of Land of Welcome • Build their desire to attend Land of Welcome picnics and support the organisation’s activities, fundraising • Contribute to volunteer engagement Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation. A job well done may open new opportunities for you with people within our network who might benefit

About the role This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • Welcome email subscribers and nurture their engagement • Attract a broader range of people from highly supportive of people seeking asylum to less supportive. Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation. A job well done may open new opportunities for you with people within our network who might benefit from your skills.

This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • become more successful in engaging with other organisations. • increase attendance at picnics by both new and settled Australians • develop volunteer involvement between picnics • build a coherent and trusted brand • Facilitate social change and make Australia more compassionate to people seeking asylum Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation.

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!

Kids Friend mentors spend 2-3 hours a week with a vulnerable child aged from 6-16, for friendship and fun. You become a special person outside the family who supports the child's social and emotional needs with an aim to increase the child's confidence, personal skills and resilience. You can take the child to visit places within the community or your own home to bake, play video games, or just hang out. If you are over 20 and want to make a difference in a child's life please apply now!

This volunteer position enables Land Of Welcome to • To assist people develop their listening, leadership and teamwork skills and assist the group become a tight knit group around shared ideals values and vision.. Your contribution to the achievement of Land Of Welcome’s objectives will be recognized by a formal certificate of appreciation. A job well done may open new opportunities for you with people within our network who might benefit from your skills.

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.

Seeking a meaningful and direct way to make a difference? Join our global movement, inspired by Canada's impactful initiative, and become a welcoming face in your hometown for refugees. This is your chance to turn compassion into action, helping newcomers feel at home in your community. Be a part of this life-changing experience – both for yourself and for those seeking a new beginning.

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)

Make a difference in tech: empower Generation Australia's graduates! Are you passionate about technology, have experience in the industry and want to help others succeed? Generation Australia is looking for dedicated volunteers like you to coach and mentor our recent tech program graduates.

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!

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

Looking for a change? We’re always looking for Australian volunteers to support our partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa.