Found 1345 volunteering opportunities in Melbourne City

Inclusion Melbourne is seeking patient, friendly and enthusiastic people to assist young adults with an intellectual disability to further their education and transition to community life.

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.

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is currently looking for Tamil-speaking volunteer who can travel to Mont Albert. Australian Multicultural Community Services supports and empowers older people to live their best lives in their own home, and we need your help! We are looking for caring individuals to share their most valuable asset – your time!

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!

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is currently looking for Cantonese-speaking volunteer who can travel to Blackburn South. Australian Multicultural Community Services supports and empowers older people to live their best lives in their own home, and we need your help! We are looking for caring individuals to share their most valuable asset – your time!

MDFA's Peer Support Groups provide a safe and welcoming space for people living with aged-related macular degeneration to share their stories and ask questions of their peers. The Co-Facilitator role is well suited to someone with good communications skills and confidence in public speaking. Ideally you will have experience facilitating a support group and/or demonstrate the ability to guide a balanced discussion. Personal experience with macular disease is desirable, not necessary.

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.

Make a difference! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in visiting older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you are friendly, love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria (RERC) is seeking russian speaking volunteers for the Community Visitor Volunteer Program.

Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability amongst adults. There are approximately 56,000 new and recurrent strokes each year in Australia with one occurring every 9 minutes. Stroke affects people of all ages but predominantly occurs in the elderly. There are almost 475,000 people living after stroke in Australia. Despite public misperception, there are proven treatments for stroke prevention and recovery.

Come join the Active Ageing team to assist in delivering social support outings for socially isolated aged residents. Make a difference by helping people stay connected and engaged

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.

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.

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.

Sourcing and applying for grants for Avalon Centre, a centre that is run entirely by volunteers that help those in need.

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.

Trentwood at the Hub facilitates a monthly Repair Cafe where community members can bring items that need repairing to reduce household items ending up in landfill. We are seeking a volunteer to take on the Repair Cafe Facilitator to assist in the coordinating of the program and administrative tasks.

To accompany, support and interact in a unique Centre that caters for disadvantaged, disabled and /or people requiring support.

The Community Lunches Volunteer Facilitator organises and oversees community lunch events to promote community engagement and encourage social interaction among individuals facing social isolation and distress.