Found 104 volunteering opportunities in Newcastle NSW

Do you have a dog who loves people, enjoys pats and cuddles, and can sit with an older person in need of some love and attention for up to an hour, with you by their side? Do you have free time on your hands, and would love to see your dog sharing the love, at the same time you're looking for a way to spend more meaningful time with your doggo, and grow closer as a result? Well look no further! If this sounds like you, please get in touch and I'd love to chat with you some more.

Join an AYCC action group and be part of a movement of young people, fighting for climate justice. Together we can push back against funding for dirty gas expansion, and champion climate solutions for our communities. This is your chance to take the next step for climate justice & level up your skills at the same time.

Habitat for Humanity Australia requires volunteers for repair and maintenance work on crisis accommodation. The program benefits disadvantaged and socially isolated members of the community. There is a range of volunteer opportunities both in and around Newcastle. No skills are required! Teams are mobilised to conduct landscaping, painting and minor repairs to homes and crisis accommodation.

Do you have an hour to spare in your week (or fortnight) to share in our passion for improving the quality of life of the elderly? You'd be providing companionship and social interaction for an older person living in their own home within Newcastle and Lake Macquarie districts. Your empathy for the elderly, reliability, caring nature and listening skills are needed for this role. Up to date Flu vaccination and current National Criminal Check are required.

Are you someone who wants to make a difference in someone's life? Are you sociable and like chatting to people? We have flexible volunteer roles for people who'd like to provide companionship to our residents who may be isolated or lonely. With the gift of time and a listening ear you can improve someone’s quality of life for far longer than the hour or so you might spend with them.

Are you looking for a social connection and want to make a difference? We have a variety of flexible volunteer roles that would suit anyone. As an activity support volunteer you may either assist our Lifestyle staff or run your own sessions.

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

An opportunity to assist refugees and migrants to obtain their Driving License Contribute to a great driving program to support learners become safe, skilled, and licensed drivers. Become a volunteer mentor and help participants gain on road driving experience

Become an Aged Care Volunteer Visitor and make a profound impact by forging lasting friendships with our diverse and vibrant residents in Aged Care. In this role you can embrace the joy of giving back and be a part of combating the loneliness epidemic in the community.

The Nappy Collective supports vulnerable people in our community by redistributing much needed nappies to families in need. Our flexible volunteer program allows you the opportunity to give back to the community, without a weekly commitment. Make a real impact in your community to families in need.

HammondCare pastoral care volunteers have an opportunity to support the spiritual and emotional needs of the elderly people living in their home. As a pastoral care volunteer you’ll be a Christian actively involved with a local Christian church in the Newcastle and wider Hunter area.

Bring along your good natured pet and spend time chatting with people living in their own homes who may be lonely or socially isolated. You’ll see what a difference your furry friend can make. This role will suit you if you have a small-medium sized pet and you're happy to sit and engage in conversation.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals in the Newcastle area, who can sit and have a chat, reminisce and talk about topics of interest with an elderly lady or gentleman. You may want to spend some time in the garden, play cards, listen to music or do some arts and craft activities.

Join our team of Youth Presenters and help us teach mental health strategies to young people. Black Dog Institute’s Youth Presenters deliver our Mental Fitness presentation to high school students all over Australia. Mental Fitness is a 45-minute research-informed presentation delivered both face-to-face and online. To become a Youth Presenter, you must have experienced mental ill-health as a young person and be experienced in delivering public presentations.

Join our team of Youth Presenters and help us teach mental health strategies to young people. Black Dog Institute’s Youth Presenters deliver our Mental Fitness presentation to high school students all over Australia. Mental Fitness is a 45-minute research-informed presentation delivered both face-to-face and online. To become a Youth Presenter, you must have experienced mental ill-health as a young person and be experienced in delivering public presentations.

Join our team of Youth Presenters and help us teach mental health strategies to young people. Black Dog Institute’s Youth Presenters deliver our Mental Fitness presentation to high school students all over Australia. Mental Fitness is a 45-minute research-informed presentation delivered both face-to-face and online. To become a Youth Presenter, you must have experienced mental ill-health as a young person and be experienced in delivering public presentations.

Native wildlife needs your help. Rescue a variety of sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife (i.e., birds, small and large mammals, lizards, turtles, frogs and raptors), provide immediate care for up to 24 hours and transport wildlife to and from vets for assessment and treatment.

Native wildlife needs your help. Rescue sick and injured birds, possums, lizards, turtles and frogs, and transport them to a vet for urgent assessment and treatment.

Are you passionate about the industry you work in? Careers NSW is looking for volunteers who are willing to talk to people about their own career journey. This is a great opportunity for you to encourage people to start their career or change careers into your industry. ***To be accepted as a volunteer for Careers NSW you will need to attend an interview conducted by Volunteering Central Coast on behalf of the NSW Government.***

Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music either live over Zoom or directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals A Sound Life is holding their final Musician Training Day for 2023 on Sunday, October 15 from 10am-3pm AEDT at Together2 in Rozelle (+ also live-streamed via Zoom)