Found 153 volunteering opportunities in Melbourne City

Can you spare 1-2 hours per week supporting migrants and refugees to learn English and settle in Australia? 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.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Play a vital role in mentoring newly arrived refugee families to access and understand local services available to them. By helping to establish community links and connections, you will support families as they settle into new community life with a focus on child wellbeing and development.

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

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

Are you looking to get involved by volunteering with a local community focused not-for-profit? Join a friendly and welcoming team made of volunteers and members at this Toy Library. We are a registered charity committed to supporting children’s development through play located close to Ashburton Village. We are looking for a Parent Talk Presenter who can speak to new parents and families about the benefits of joining a toy library.

Fair Trade & Gift Shop have a very large selection of books, both in the shop and online. We need volunteers who can match the books with an excel spread sheet, so we know what we have. This is a short-term volunteer assignment that can be done with friends! Candidates with a passion for reading English books and strong reading and writing skills in English are encouraged to apply.

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 passionate about fashion and its potential to create a positive impact on the world? Do you believe in the power of the circular economy to transform the way we consume and produce clothing? If so, we invite you to become a volunteer at our Fair Trade and Gift Shop

Are you driven by a desire to make a difference in this world? We are searching for a Volunteer Store Manager with retail flair and experience as a leader. You will be responsible for managing our volunteer program, providing excellent retail customer service, sorting donations, and more. When you volunteer for us, you can be certain that your leadership and retail passion is giving back to people and planet in a big way! Experience with front-of-house and POS systems is essential.

Fair Trade and Gift Shop needs you!!! If you have prior Op Shop experience. We need volunteers with retail experience wanting to learn our Point of Sales computer system. Training will be provided. Upon completion of training, tasks will include POS and customer Service.

Bring with you your local knowledge. Are you an experienced Op-Shopper? Do you love the idea of finding a treasure? Are you an outstanding organiser? Do you like the idea of supporting people in our local community as well as in developing countries? Do you have experience and enjoy retail experiences? Can you help customers? Can you work a computer? Do you work well with other like-minded people? Can you work independently?

At the Fair Trade and Gift Shop we are dedicated to creating a sustainable future by championing the principles of fair trade and promoting the circular economy. Our Fair Trade and Gift Shop is a hub for ethically sourced and environmentally conscious products. We're on a mission to reduce waste and empower communities through conscious consumer choices.

As a Retail Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in sharing the stories of our products, assisting customers, and promoting the values of fair trade and the circular economy. Your dedication will contribute directly to the success of our mission and the well-being of artisans around the world.

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.