Found 37 Disability Support volunteering opportunities in Melbourne City

Sourcing and applying for grants for Avalon Centre, a centre that is run entirely by volunteers that help those in need.

To accompany, support and interact in a unique Centre that caters for disadvantaged, disabled and /or people requiring support.

Are you someone with a big heart? We don’t mind if you’re studying, working or retired; what your family structure is; you are from a different cultural and religious background; you don’t have any special skills, talents or expertise. We just want someone who is patient and can spare a handful of hours a month, to bring some love and kindness into the life of a person with a disability. Could this be you? Please read on….

To accompany, support and interact in a unique Centre that caters for disadvantaged, disabled and /or people requiring support.

Garden Nomad volunteers help deliver our community program to residents of the City of Port Philip in need of gardening assistance and social contact. Come be part of the team and let’s make a positive impact and difference in their lives.

The Volunteers Hub at Diamond Valley Community Support are advertising this position on behalf of the Lower Plenty Dance Group Inc. Volunteers help set up the venue, greet dancers, manage the reception desk, engage and supervise. The dance group is a not for profit volunteer organization running live and online weekly dance for people with intellectual disabilities.

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.

Cafe Club is a fabulous fun group of older folk who get together at various cafes around Knox and surrounding areas for morning tea and a chin wag each Wednesday.

We seek volunteers for our weekly Community Lunch held on Thursdays. For some people this is their only social interaction during the week, so this is a crucial community service, and our amazing volunteers are truly at the heart of making this possible. We are looking for people who are kind and caring, and committed to our mission of giving friendship and support to those in need.

We seek volunteers for our Clubwork Program. For some people this is their only social interaction during the week, so this is a crucial community service, and our amazing volunteers are truly at the heart of making this possible. We are looking for people who are kind and caring, and committed to our mission of giving friendship and support to those in need.

We're looking for 25 more volunteers to care for puppies in the City of Boroondara area. Seeking volunteers interested in looking after one of our very special puppies to assist a blind person to live their life to the full. Being a Puppy Carer means you get to experience the joy of looking after an adorable puppy for 12 to 15 months – without any of the associated costs – and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you are assisting someone who is blind to live the life they choose.

The role of Volunteer Hydrotherapy Pool Sitter is to ensure clients are safe and comply with pool rules, as well as to undertake administration tasks such as completing attendance lists and collecting money. This ensures sessions are conducted efficiently and are cost effective for clients.

emotion21 is a program of the Inclusion Foundation, that provides Australian-first innovative dance and fitness programs for children and young adults with Down syndrome. The benefits of the program are wide-ranging and include health, exercise, social and self-esteem for participants. The Mover supports the dance class teacher to ensure each participant is engaged, learning and receiving valuable and personalised feedback, and can access the full benefits of the program.

Help support Zena to practice her English skills and engage with her local community. You'll be supporting a person with a disability to connect with the community and engage in activities and groups that align with their interests, skills and/or abilities. The support volunteers provide is flexible based on their capacity and discussed prior to connection. We ask that volunteers can commit to volunteer for 12 months or longer.

Support a person with a disability to connect with the community and to engage in activities and groups that align with their interests, skills and/or abilities. Social Support Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support. We ask that volunteers commit to volunteer for 12 months or longer.

We have a large suite of programs to offer the public. We are expanding into the City of Knox from Break 40 Cafe at 40/1880 Ferntree Gully Rd. We need local volunteers to assist us to recruit participants to our programs and to help cement these programs as regular fixtures for the local community. These are all groups with a therapeutic angle (eg men's & women's support groups, artistic expression opportunity groups like open mic nights, kids breakfast club or after-school safe spaces.

Help connect Lisa, a young mum, with her local community. If you're resourceful, a good communicator and passionate about reducing social isolation in the community, this role may suit you! Share your understanding of local services, and your skills in connecting with others, with someone who faces challenges doing the same.

Want to help people with disabilities succeed in finding paid work? As an Employment Coaching Assistant, you can be a mentor to people and assist them in reaching their employment goals. The Bridge Employment works with participants towards obtaining paid employment. As an Employment Coaching Assistant, you will be directed by the course trainer and staff as needed.

As a volunteer walking buddy, you will be helping a blind and hearing impaired male get out of the house, reintroduce more physical activity into his life and feel socially connected. Flexible with days and 1 hour time commitment per week.

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home make a real difference in their life? Have you got some time and conversation to share in Auslan to reduce social isolation and loneliness? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor available for a weekday visit to a delightful gentleman living in a Aged Care Home in McKinnon who needs a companion that can speak Auslan. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.