Found 26 volunteering opportunities in Melbourne

We are seeking a Board Director with legal qualifications who wants to advance Eva Tilley’s mission to embrace, enhance and strengthen the relationships, connections and support networks of our residents and their families and friends.

We are a state-wide, Victorian non-profit aged care advocacy organisation established in 1990 as Residential Care Rights. Our services include aged care information and advocacy for older people and their families and a volunteer-based friendly visiting service for older people. Our mission is to support older people’s right to quality care. Our vision is a diverse, vibrant, multicultural community, where older people are respected, heard and well-informed, and can exercise their rights and r

Ready to make a real difference? Join us as a Community Companion! Are you great at offering friendly company? Become a beacon of light for older adults facing loneliness. As a Community Companion, you'll bring joy and connection to those experiencing social isolation. Apply now to be a source of comfort and happiness in someone's life.

COTA Victoria has an active volunteer program with many interesting and diverse roles available to volunteers. Retirees and volunteers 50 years and over are encouraged to apply.

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of health, especially as we age. Red Cross Patient Transport supports older and vulnerable people who have no means of getting to non-urgent medical appointments.

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of health, especially as we age. The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) and Volunteer Visitors program supports older Australian’s who live in an aged care facility or their own home and who are lonely or socially isolated.

Support someone to get back to the things they love! If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for Volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

Do you love to go for a drive? We are seeking a Volunteer for our Coasthaven Community in Norlane who can help us take our aged care residents out for tours and trips. They are a lively bunch and a lot of fun and love to get out and see new things. If you can see yourself as our new mini bus driver and tour guide then we need you!

Do you love to go for a drive? We are seeking a Volunteer for our Westhaven Community in Footscray who can help us take our aged care residents out for tours and trips. They are a lively bunch and a lot of fun and love to get out and see new things. If you can see yourself as our new mini bus driver and tour guide then we need you!

Would you like to make a difference to a elderly? Elder Rights Advocacy is looking for compassionate and caring volunteers to enrich the lives of older people living in residential aged care or at home.

Uniting AgeWell has a diverse range of integrated service options that offer continuity of care and peace of mind and they are looking for volunteers that could help to improve the social connection of their elderly clients.

Join thousands of volunteer counters across the country as part of Australia's largest manual bike counts! The data is collected and used by governments to improve bike riding conditions in your local area!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in someone's life? We are calling on compassionate souls to become volunteer visitors and brighten the days of older people longing for companionship. Imagine the smiles you could bring, the stories you could share, and the memories you could create by simply lending an ear and a kind heart. Together, we can combat loneliness and foster connections that truly matter.

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.

Provide companionship to an isolated senior. Through sharing your time, you will share their life journey. Be matched to an older person who is feeling isolated. You will help to improve their sense of self-esteem, and community connectedness. All it takes is up to two hours per week. Provide social support and companionship to a person aged 65 years and above. You will help to ease feelings of social isolation and brighten their day!

Provide support for activities in residential and day care programs for this large aged care provider.

We are looking for enthusiastic and creative volunteer event manager to organize, plan and deliver all virtual and physical events for Get 2 Know. In this role, you will collaborate with management and marketing team to ensure all events are delivered successfully.

Help reduce isolation and loneliness for older Australians, from the comfort of your own home! We are seeking mature aged females to provide social connection for male and female Participants. This role is offered 100% virtual, with digital visits scheduled at a mutually agreeable day/time.

Finncare hosts a lifestyle center to enhance the wellbeing of our aged participants visiting for social interaction. We are looking for volunteers to join our team to engage them in arts & craft activities, reading or just having a cuppa. On occasion we may do day trips to local venues and welcome an extra set of caring hands.