Found 560 volunteering opportunities in Melbourne City

One hour, once a fortnight is all it takes to bring social connection and lift the spirits of another person. We believe that everyone deserves a friend, and Volunteer Visitors play a vital role in reducing loneliness and bringing a smile and companionship to older people in our community. If you are looking for a volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person, reduces loneliness in our community, brings mutual joy and is flexible - this is a role for you.

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

Our Aged Care residents love to head out on excursions! This rewarding volunteer role will drive our residents on a mini-bus to various locations so they can enjoy the great outdoors.

Do you have a skill you would like to share with our residents, do you enjoy connecting with the elderly?

Would you like to improve your own wellbeing while helping someone else? Become a volunteer with the Active LiFE balance program and assist people to improve their balance & to gain confidence to be more independent!

We have a male client in Ormond who loves to chat about ideas, books, music and national and international affairs. Our Client is well read and loves listening to music, and he would love to spend an hour a fortnight with a volunteer with whom he can chat over a coffee or a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond, please express interest below!!

Currently we have a male client in Caulfield North who has many interests including gardening, walking around gardens, playing chess, pottery work, and chatting about his life. Our client would enjoy the company of a caring, reliable and empathetic volunteer with good communication skills and an ability to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits.

Regis Fawkner is looking for a Italian speaking volunteer that can spend quality time with our amazing residents.

Have always dreamed of being a game show host, snakes & ladders champion, newspaper editor, quiz master or bingo caller then we could use your talents and a whole host of others! The Orchards Community in Doncaster East is a residential aged care community that enjoys a reputation for exceptional quality and committed, caring staff. We provide residential and respite care for the local community, in a truly beautiful setting.

We're looking for kind, caring & supportive friends for some of our Macedonian residents at our Wattle Grove Community in Lalor. Whether you love to read the paper, sing, enjoy music or a tea/coffee, or chat, our residents would love to spend time with you. We're hoping you can be the gentle supporting hand to assist our residents to become more involved in day-to-day life at the home. We love nothing more than hearing the beautiful Macedonian language from our volunteers & our residents.

We're looking for a kind, caring and supportive friend for one of our residents, Elizabeth*. Liz loves music, having a cuppa and a chat and sometimes a short walk around the garden to get her daily dose of sunshine. Liz loves arts and crafts but doesn't get involved in activities as much as she would like as she is a little shy. We're hoping you can be the gentle supporting hand to assist her to become more involved in day-to-day life at the home. *Name changed for Privacy

The Nappy Collective links families in need with surplus nappies, gathering unused ones from the community and delivering them to disadvantaged families. This support alleviates economic hardship, homelessness, and other challenges, guaranteeing all Australian children remain clean and dry. As demand surges, our assistance becomes increasingly crucial for families confronting difficult circumstances

Provide companionship and friendship to socially isolated Culturally and Linguistically Diverse seniors.

In joining Collingwood Children's Farm Busy Bees Volunteer program, you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the nature and beauty that the Farm has to offer, whilst learning about the daily operations from our experienced and passionate team. But that's not all! You’ll be rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty completing some vital farm jobs. You’ll get a chance to engage with like-minded people who share your passion for plants, animals and community connection.

If you have been involved in sporting clubs or are looking to join a fantastic sporting community, this is an opportunity for you to contribute to this successful hockey club. Your behind the scenes assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Can you play a musical instrument? Cantonese speaking volunteer visitor needed to visit socially and culturally isolated lady living in aged care facility. Do you have experience with the elderly? Are you empathetic and want to change someone's life? We have a lady who has been living in a facility for over a decade. She would benefit from someone who can visit her and play a musical instrument or share Chinese/Malaysian food.

Thai speaking volunteer visitor needed to visit socially and culturally isolated lady living in an aged care facility. She is unable to converse with anyone as there are no Thai speakers at this facility. Loves to singalong to Thai music and watch Thai movies. Gentle strolls outside in the garden. Do you have experience with the elderly? Are you empathetic, caring and can spare an hour once per fortnight?

Aged Care Volunteer Visitor - Providing friendship to older people! Do you speak Mandarin? Would you like to make a difference to an older gentleman living in an Aged Care home in Springvale? Our client is desperate to meet with a male volunteer visitor on a regular basis so that he may converse in his native language

Be a change-maker in your community! Make a difference in building a more connected and inclusive place for those who are less connected. The Access to Community program is looking for an experienced media/communications person to create a short promotional video.