Found 20 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Darwin City

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.

Would you like to help adult migrants and refugees learn English and become a part of our community - supporting people in remote areas in NSW online? This opportunity is for NSW residents.

To support patients of the Palliative Care Service, as well as their families and carers. There are various roles available which can involve hospital or home-based patient and carer support, or administrative assistance.

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 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.

- Gain experience being part of a progressive and innovative organisation - Meet other like-minded Youth to make a difference for Youth in the Australian allergy community - Expand your network within the Australian allergy community - Make a difference for people living with allergies

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

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 live near Willetton WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

Do you live near Rockingham WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

The co-facilitator for the "Everybody is Welcome" Pain Support Group can be located anywhere in Australia. The group is a safe space for to help participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.

We're looking for a community spirited person who is interested in giving back to others. In this role, you will co-chair a support group dedicated to the carers, family and friends of people who live with pain. You will work with you co-chair to create a safe, private and inclusive environment that helps carers prioritise their needs. The group meets monthly online.

APMA is seeking someone looking to expand their skills as a professional workplace trainer. You will be responsible for the delivery of an existing, structured course to participants. You will also help develop and coordinate training, in addition to this. Willing and able to complete general office duties, 1-2 days per week.

We are looking for a volunteer registered nurse for 4 to 6 hours per week for a support service for families and patients in rare disease

We are looking for a volunteer registered nurse for 6 hours per week for a support service for families and patients in oncology (inherited cancers)

Are you a woman residing independently in metro, regional, or rural NSW and aged over 50? Do you have a spare room available in your home or secure space on your property? Can you provide support to another woman, possibly with children or a pet, in need of a safe place for a short period? If so, you may qualify to become a registered Nurture Carer with The Equanimity Project

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.

The Open Support Community Companion Program offers one to one phone calls to people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness. This volunteer role offers companionship and social support based on the Open Support values of Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Unity. If you are able to donate your time and passion to support people to connect with community, we'd really love to hear from you!

Enchanted Rescue is a not-for-profit animal rescue organization based in Melbourne, dedicated to rescuing stray cats and kittens and finding them forever homes. We are seeking an experienced Foster Carer who can take care of spicy and unsociable stray cats and kittens until they are ready for adoption.

The co-facilitator for the Let's Taco About It Pain Support Group must be aged between 18 & 25, live with chronic pain and be comfortable connecting with other young people online. The Tacos is a safe space for young people, helping participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.