Found 5 volunteering opportunities in Melbourne City

The Bridge is always looking for volunteers that are willing to support people living with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds to enjoy a range of recreational and sporting activities. We have a wide range of activities that our participants can engage in and each activity is in need of volunteers to assist our staff and support workers.

Our Technical Volunteer designs, makes or modifies aids and equipment for people with a disability or the frail aged when there is no commercial solution available. Volunteers undertake project work in their own homes and sheds using their own tools. This volunteering opportunity is also perfect for retired or still working trades people, engineers or those who simply like to tinker and invent at home.

Join us to work alongside participants who have a variety of disabilities (physical, cognitive, psychosocial/mental health) in a garden environment. You will work with participants to complete activities in the garden, or in one of the specialist programs. Volunteers may be required to undertake some physical tasks such as weeding, digging and moving plants around the site.

Freedom Solutions Australia are looking for technical volunteers to design, make/modify equipment for people with a disability. If you are an engineer, tradesman, upholsterer or expert "handyperson" this could be an ideal volunteering role for you. Note, you need to access a workshop and tools as facilities aren't provided at our central office. You are able to make or modify the equipment in your own time, there are no set days or times to volunteer. It's very flexible!

Freedom Wheels is a a program that provides customised bicycles for people with disability. Each bike is individually customised to each client. We have two main roles for this program: Clinic Volunteer- assist with setting up the bikes and equipment for each client assessment. Assist our Occupational Therapist (OT) by taking off and adding on components until the client can safely ride the bike. Assembly Volunteer- Build the client's individual bike, adding on custom components as prescribed