Found 124 volunteering opportunities in Newcastle NSW

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.

As a HammondCare Life Stories Editors you will assist under the guidance of staff to provide a proof-reading service for our Life Stories Program. The role is designed to support volunteer biographers to produce well written and produced patient/client Life Stories.

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As a remote HammondCare Life Stories Editor you will assist under the guidance of staff to provide a proof-reading service for our Life Stories Program. The role is designed to support volunteer biographers to produce a well written Biography.

As a Local Coordinator, you will provide additional support to a High School Exchange student from overseas who is living with a host family and attending High School in your local community. A Local Coordinator must live within 2 hours of where a student is living. If you are interested in other cultures, young people and families, this role is perfect for you. You may have been an exchange student or host family yourself - but that is not a requirement.

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.

The Hunter Cancer Hub is based in the Canteen office in Newcastle and is an exciting new project, launched in early 2022 that will act as the central point between those who are impacted by cancer and support services. The Hunter Cancer Hub (HCH) Office Administration Volunteer will play a pivotal role in supporting families and individuals who approach The Hub for support.

Red Nose are looking for volunteers to help sell merchandise and accept donations as part of the 36th annual Red Nose Day appeal on Friday 9th August! Volunteer spots are available in CBD locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. No experience necessary, corporate groups, teams or individuals welcome. Help us get silly for a serious cause and raise much-needed funds this Red Nose Day.

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.

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!

Red Nose has embarked on an exciting project to deliver a new website to maximise the impact of our online presence. Red Nose is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep and safer pregnancy advice as well as bereavement support for anyone affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth or the death of a baby or child. Search Engine Optimisation will be essential to ensuring that our content reaches the families who need it.

Red Nose Day is our headline fundraising campaign each year, raising funds to support the work of Red Nose in saving little lives and caring for bereaved families, and raising awareness for the cause. To facilitate street fundraising, we need a Street Fundraising Captain in each location to coordinate volunteer efforts, manage logistics and ensure funds are safely banked.

Are you a Social Worker, Counsellor or Psychologist looking to support Young People? Canteen, delivers overnight programs, workshops and recreational and social events that bring young people together to build peer relationships. As a Psychosocial Support volunteer, your role will be to provide effective psychosocial support and information to young people during programs and specifically through the facilitation and delivery of manualised group work content on overnight programs.

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 actively involved with a local Christian church in the Newcastle and wider Hunter area.

An Aged Care Volunteer Visitor plays a vital role in improving the quality of life of an older person through ongoing companionship and sharing life experiences to strengthen social & healthy well-being while supporting their independence so they feel socially connected with a sense of purpose & belonging. You will visit a care recipient within a Residential Aged Care Home or Private Home. You are matched to a care recipient based on shared interests & hobbies, establishing long-term friendship

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

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.

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.

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.