Found 99 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Melbourne City

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

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Starting a Walking Group is a great way to be social and stay active – and we’ll support you all the way! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking volunteers to start and lead walking groups in their neighbourhood. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Starting a Walking Group is a great way to be social and stay active – and we’ll support you all the way! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking volunteers to start and lead walking groups in their neighbourhood. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a primary school who is at risk of disengaging in education. This opportunity is for people who can commit at least until the end of the school year and not for people looking for full time employment.

Would you like to visit an older person and make a real difference in their life? We have a charming lady who would benefit from your friendship. She worked a career helping others and has a creative heart that enjoys nature and her garden. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life, learn new skills and have fun doing it? Volunteer with the Interchange Network of agencies and provide support for children and young people with a disability in a range of recreational activities such as youth programs and camps.

Can you spare 1-2 hours per week supporting refugees and migrants to learn English? The AMEP Volunteer Tutor Scheme is experiencing a high demand of learners needing tutors. Volunteers are vital to helping eligible migrants and refugees practice English, learn about the Australian way of life and connect to the local community.

Can you spare 1-2 hours per week supporting refugees and migrants to learn English? The AMEP Volunteer Tutor Scheme is experiencing a high demand of learners needing tutors. Volunteers are vital to helping eligible migrants and refugees practice English, learn about the Australian way of life and connect to the local community.

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.

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a friendly gentleman who would benefit from your friendship. He enjoys conversation, watching Vietnamese news and TV programs. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful gentleman who would benefit from your caring friendship. He enjoy records, videos and music. He has an appreciation for philosophy, is passionate about music and photography. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

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

The Chinese Cancer and Chronic Illness Society of Victoria is looking for passionate volunteers to conduct regular home visits and provide companionship and friendship to our clients and their carers. The visits are relaxed and social in nature, where you might chat, read the newspaper, listen to music or share a common interest. The frequency of the visits would be about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the needs of the clients and your availability (e.g. fortnightly).

Mandarin 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 lovely lady who would enjoy talking in Mandarin to a special volunteer.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Volunteer with Interchange and Host a young person living with disability. This extends their social network, offers them new opportunities and experiences, and provides a much needed break for their carer. Some volunteers have the young person stay at their place once a month. This also provides the young persons carer with some respite and support.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Volunteer with the Interchange Network of disability service providers and buddy up with a young person living with disability to spend regular time with them sharing hobbies or interests, going to the movies or a football game, or just hanging out watching your favourite shows at home.

We are looking for new volunteer members to join the Lions Club to help the local community by raising money and volunteering with other local not for profit organisations.

Calling all Oromo speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.