Found 99 Counselling & Help Line volunteering opportunities in Vic

Lifeline Narrm exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Our Telephone Crisis Support Volunteers are essential in making a difference in the lives of Victorians who call 13 11 14.

Lifeline Western Melbourne are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, empathetic, compassionate, and committed to supporting others to take calls from people who are experiencing a crisis.

provide emergency relief support to clients experiencing hardship

Do you live near Bacchus Marsh Victoria and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

The Family Drug Helpline provides information, support and referrals to people who have someone in their life using alcohol or other drugs. The helpline is staffed by volunteers. THIS IS A PEER SUPORT ROLE, filled by people who have personal experience of being impacted by someone’s substance use. This lived experience is the key selection criteria.

Have you ever thought about the men & women who crew the ships that bring over 98% of our goods to Australia? They come from all over the world and have limited shore leave. The Stella Maris Centre in Melbourne provides transport, money exchange, shop supplies and a relaxing home-away-from-home atmosphere where seafarers can take a little time away from the confines of their ships.

We are looking for volunteers in the role of Support Worker. The role requirement is to help facilitate and engage in the group program for people whose lives have been impacted by drug and or alcohol addiction.

Have you ever wished you had a mentor, an extra adult to talk to when you were growing up? Then become a mentor, who spends an hour a week being a positive role model, listening and doing activities with a student for 1 hour each week during school hours during the school year. EdConnect Australia are seeking volunteers with general life skills to help young people in primary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

Scientology Melbourne is looking for individuals who are interested in doing full-time volunteer work. There are many different positions available, all of them exciting in their own way! For those who qualify to work with us, training will be provided for the position, no prior experience necessary.

We are looking for individuals passionate about doing something to fix the drug epidemic in Australia. Drug Free World is an educational program designed to give people the true facts about drugs of all kinds. Our volunteers work together to get this information distributed broadly to people and educators of all kinds.

Ever felt like you wanted to help other people experiencing difficulty but wasn't sure how to go about it? At the Church of Scientology, we get a large variety of people looking for assistance with life difficulties and we are always looking for volunteers who would like to train up as volunteer counsellors to help them.

We are looking for volunteers to assist in our community betterment programs such as Drug Education, Human Rights and Tutoring of children. There are a wide range of volunteers required and all necessary training is required. If you would like to do something to increase your skills & knowledge, whilst helping the community, come and see us!

THIS POSITION IS VOLUNTARY AND WE DO NOT OFFER STUDENT PLACEMENTS. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable members of the community and have a few hours each week to spare then this may be the role for you! Are you a good listener and communicator with a genuine interest in others? We are looking for volunteers to assist people experiencing financial and personal hardship through the provision of advocacy, information, referral and material.

The Break charity assists new authors to get their stories out. One of our authors, a very experienced counsellor, has written a pioneering new form of self-help book. We need a graphic artist who can create several graphics to demonstrate the sequential steps in a new counselling process & a book cover design.

Orygen Assist volunteers provide front-facing assistance to young people and their families at our Parkville drop-in, as well as administrative support for the operational running of the service.

Can you provide telephone peer support to people who are in the process of recovering from problem gambling behavior or related to others who are being impacted by someone else’s problem gambling? You will need to be Chinese speaking for this volunteer role. We urgently need more volunteers to join our program.

Have you ever wished you had a mentor, an extra adult to talk to when you were growing up? Then become a mentor, who spends an hour a week being a positive role model, listening and doing activities with a student for 1 hour each week during school hours during the school year. EdConnect Australia are seeking volunteers with general life skills to help young people in primary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

NILS Interviewer Excellent phone manner and computer skills. Data entry, collating paperwork and uploading of information to NILS – No Interest Loan Scheme app An understanding of the welfare community sector with a willingness to learn and work in a team environment. Inhouse training provided Police Check and Working with Children’s Check Required – Volunteer to obtain

Answer calls from people in crisis who call Lifeline's 13 11 14 telephone crisis service, ensure their immediate safety and relieve their distress

Community Support Workers (CSWs) are friendly, empathetic, and compassionate people who like helping others and wish to make a positive impact in our local community. CSWs assist vulnerable members of the community in a way that is respectful of diverse life experiences, maintains dignity and encourages self-reliance. CSWs have empathy and a non-judgmental attitude, and help disadvantaged people become empowered to make informed choices.