Found 12 volunteering opportunities in Darwin City

Provide one-on-one social support to the socially isolated elderly in a Residential Aged Care Home or on Home Care Package.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly volunteer visitors to spend time with people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

This role provides one-on-one social support to the socially isolated elderly in a Residential Aged Care Home or on a Home Care Package.

The Aged Care Volunteer is matched with a socially or culturally isolated resident in the community or in an aged care facility. Visits are minimum of 1 hour a fortnight. The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is across the NT - in Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your own community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? Become a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate. Community Visitors are the eyes and ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness who are living in supported care.

Help reduce isolation and loneliness for older Australians, from the comfort of your own home! We are seeking mature aged females to provide social connection for male and female Participants. This role is offered 100% virtual, with digital visits scheduled at a mutually agreeable day/time.

Finncare hosts a lifestyle center to enhance the wellbeing of our aged participants visiting for social interaction. We are looking for volunteers to join our team to engage them in arts & craft activities, reading or just having a cuppa. On occasion we may do day trips to local venues and welcome an extra set of caring hands.

Help reduce isolation and loneliness for older Australians, from the comfort of your own home! We are seeking a Russian speaking mature female volunteer to provide social connection for a male Participant. This role is offered 100% virtual, with digital visits scheduled at a mutually agreeable day/time.

Help reduce isolation and loneliness for older Australians, from the comfort of your own home! We are seeking a Greek speaking volunteer to provide social connection for a male Participant. This role is offered 100% virtual, with digital visits scheduled at a mutually agreeable day/time.

We are seeking a Greek speaking volunteer to help increase social connection and companionship for an older Australian. This role is offered 100% virtual, initially for 1-hour on Wednesdays (there may be an opportunity to change day in the future). Join in and help us build a community for isolated and lonely older Australians.

**1. Who is the Racial Justice Centre** RJC is a not-for-profit founded by lawyers with lived experiences. RJC’s purpose is to eliminate racism and racial injustice, using the legal system, education and reform. It is fighting for a world where all people can live, thrive and enjoy life without racism. You can find out more about us on our racialjustice.au website.

We are seeking a Connect2You Facilitator to greet and connect with isolated and lonely older Australians who cess our essential service and 'drop-in' for a chat via Zoom. This role is offered 100% virtual. Multiple shifts available and is suitable for Mutual Obligations. If you love chatting, are an excellent communicator and would like to make a difference, apply now!