Found 58 volunteering opportunities in Melbourne City

YPRL is seeking a new **Reading Dogs team** to join Thomastown Library. Our Reading Dogs program promotes children’s literacy by having children read aloud to dogs at the library. Our mission is to make reading fun and enjoyable for children so that they become confident and lifelong readers. Reading Dogs are accredited companion animals who volunteer with their owner/handler as a team by facilitating reading sessions. If your dog is calm, patient, and loveable, get in touch with us today!

We are looking for an experienced new volunteer to participate in the LinkPETS pet program,. If you love Golden Retrievers and would like to meet regularly with an elderly person for chat, please read on!

Being a Puppy Carer is possibly the most enjoyable way to volunteer. Not only do you get to experience the joy of looking after an adorable puppy for about 12 months – without any of the associated costs, you are assisting someone who is blind to live the life to the full by volunteering your time and care. You can also visit SEDA Vision Australia website to become a Puppy Carer.

Volunteers with the Supported Playgroup offer their time, enthusiasm and encouragement to support the children and families attending the playgroup. They assist with set up, morning tea and activities.

Expressions of interest are sought for a volunteer wildlife animal welfare representative. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Expressions of interest are sought for volunteer membership to fulfil roles on a newly constituted Animal Ethics Committee at Monash University in Clayton, Victoria. We are looking for veterinarians and individuals with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Play a key role in keeping our animals comfortable and warm!

Make a positive impact on the lives of our elderly in aged care! Gregory Lodge located in Flemington requires volunteers to come in with their friendly pet dog to interact with the residents.

The Maternal & Child Health Greythorn playgroup are seeking a volunteer to assist with a Chinese playgroup which is held on Wednesday mornings at Greythorn Maternal Child & Health. This will suit a Mandarin Speaker but non-Mandarin speakers may also apply.

We’re seeking a hardworking and dedicated volunteer with initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility to join our animal welfare team as a HQ Assistant. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our dedicated vet and rescue team by assisting with everyday tasks to help around the clinic.

You will be matched with families and tasks based on your experience, skills and interests and the family’s needs. We would like you to commit for 12 months and to be flexible when volunteering. The support you are expected to give will vary from family to family and may change during your time with us. We will provide you with adequate training and supervision.

Pets of the Homeless is seeking friendly, enthusiastic and committed drivers to help us transport pets to and from vet appointments, boarding kennels and foster homes throughout metropolitan Melbourne and to occasionally collect donations of pet food from suppliers. We are looking for people able to drive Monday - Friday, during office hours.

Loves working with children Want to help all children with an equal opportunity to participate and learn Interested in children with additional needs Supports Playgroup Facilitator as directed Once a week sessions

Happy friendly volunteers needed for our Lifestyle 'Pet Therapy' Program.

The role of a playgroup volunteer is to support the leader who runs the group. It involves set up, pack up, helping to run free play, mat time, arts and craft, snack and outdoor play. It’s an opportunity to support families in the community who have young children and to encourage them to be meaningfully engaged in activities that help with their development.

As a Girl Guide Leader you help girls and young women become leaders, develop practical and life skills, explore their world and discover how to make it a better place. Through a non-formal education program of learning through fun activities and challenges, you can inspire others and make a difference in the lives of girls in your community.

Loves working with children Want to help all children with an equal opportunity to participate and learn Interested in children with additional needs Supports educators as directed Once a week sessions

Do you love animals? Do you wish you could make their lives better? Working together is Medical Pantry’s most powerful tool in redistributing medical aid to those in need. Medical Pantry donates medical supplies to animal welfare agencies, rescues and sanctuaries across Australia to care for injured animals. We’re looking for a passionate communicator and leader to build, and support relationships with animal welfare groups.

As a Girl Guide Unit Helper you help girls and young women become leaders, develop practical and life skills, explore their world and discover how to make it a better place. Through a non-formal education program of learning through fun activities and challenges, you can inspire others and make a difference in the lives of girls in your community.

If you love spending time with young children, here is an opportunity to assist in. playgroup activities. You will organise and deliver playgroup activities for the children who attend our programs.