Found 97 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.

Lifeline Narrm exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Our Telephone Crisis Support Volunteers are essential in making a difference in the lives of Victorians who call 13 11 14.

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.

Lifeline Western Melbourne are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, empathetic, compassionate, and committed to supporting others to take calls from people who are experiencing a crisis.

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.

provide emergency relief support to clients experiencing hardship

The Family Drug Helpline provides information, support and referrals to people who have someone in their life using alcohol or other drugs. The helpline is staffed by volunteers. THIS IS A PEER SUPORT ROLE, filled by people who have personal experience of being impacted by someone’s substance use. This lived experience is the key selection criteria.

Have you ever thought about the men & women who crew the ships that bring over 98% of our goods to Australia? They come from all over the world and have limited shore leave. The Stella Maris Centre in Melbourne provides transport, money exchange, shop supplies and a relaxing home-away-from-home atmosphere where seafarers can take a little time away from the confines of their ships.

Scientology Melbourne is looking for individuals who are interested in doing full-time volunteer work. There are many different positions available, all of them exciting in their own way! For those who qualify to work with us, training will be provided for the position, no prior experience necessary.

We are looking for individuals passionate about doing something to fix the drug epidemic in Australia. Drug Free World is an educational program designed to give people the true facts about drugs of all kinds. Our volunteers work together to get this information distributed broadly to people and educators of all kinds.

Ever felt like you wanted to help other people experiencing difficulty but wasn't sure how to go about it? At the Church of Scientology, we get a large variety of people looking for assistance with life difficulties and we are always looking for volunteers who would like to train up as volunteer counsellors to help them.

We are looking for volunteers to assist in our community betterment programs such as Drug Education, Human Rights and Tutoring of children. There are a wide range of volunteers required and all necessary training is required. If you would like to do something to increase your skills & knowledge, whilst helping the community, come and see us!

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.

THIS POSITION IS VOLUNTARY AND WE DO NOT OFFER STUDENT PLACEMENTS. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable members of the community and have a few hours each week to spare then this may be the role for you! Are you a good listener and communicator with a genuine interest in others? We are looking for volunteers to assist people experiencing financial and personal hardship through the provision of advocacy, information, referral and material.

The Break charity assists new authors to get their stories out. One of our authors, a very experienced counsellor, has written a pioneering new form of self-help book. We need a graphic artist who can create several graphics to demonstrate the sequential steps in a new counselling process & a book cover design.

Orygen Assist volunteers provide front-facing assistance to young people and their families at our Parkville drop-in, as well as administrative support for the operational running of the service.