Found 340 volunteering opportunities in Victoria VIC

We are currently looking for an Italian speaking volunteer for an isolated Italian speaking lady who lives in her own home. Do you live near Mooroolbark and can you spare 1 hour per fortnight? This lady would benefit greatly from regular contact by a visitor/friend. Regular contacts or visits have a positive impact in reducing social isolation and improving the well-being of the resident.

Do you have a skill you would like to share with our residents, do you enjoy connecting with the elderly?

We are looking for male volunteers to run our Men's Shed program for our residents at St. Vincent's Aged Care in Kew.

Uniting Social Support Program is seeking Volunteers who are interested in facilitating activities at The Chadstone AgeWell Centre. This Centre offers participants the opportunity to engage in a range of social activities including art, craft and light exercise.

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

Uniting Social Support Program is seeking Volunteers who are interested in facilitating activities at The East Burwood Centre, East Burwood. The Centre offers participants the opportunity to engage in a range of social activities including art, craft and light exercise.

Share your language and companionship during weekly or fortnightly visit with an isolated Russian/Lithuanian speaking man living in Frankston.

MiCare are looking for a female, Italian speaking volunteer who can share a smile and companionship during weekly friendly visits to an isolated and lonely elderly woman in the Altona. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants.

VMCH is currently welcoming volunteers to engage with residents who have personalised activities which has been tailored to meet their individual interests, cultural background, and physical abilities, you would provide conversation and assistance to create a wonderful interlude which can enhance a resident's day. We don’t need you to have experience we just want you to be an active part of our team with ideas and enthusiasm and engage with residents to provide fun and entertainment.

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.

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.

Inclusion Melbourne is a participant in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS); a national program that aims to enrich the quality of life of older people and enhance their social connectedness. As a volunteer, you will be making a real difference by: • Spending time with participants engaged in shared interest activities • Providing companionship and support • Reducing the social isolation and loneliness experienced by some older people.

Become a weekly volunteer visitor with Ken - a lonely, isolated, 90 year old man living in Southbank. Ken likes to chat about life, rugby league and gardening!

Are you ready for a rewarding experience that enriches both your life and others'? By volunteering with us, you'll have the opportunity to enhance the quality of life for those in need by offering your time, friendship, and support. But perhaps the most significant reward of all is the sense of fulfillment that comes from knowing you've made a positive difference in someone else's life.

Visit a socially isolated elderly man living in an aged care home in Healesville. Resident is Scottish and was a missionary in Africa and Hong Kong. He is legally blind but loves to get out and about. He enjoys gospel music and heading outside the facility for a coffee. Enjoy a cup of tea together, talk about family or go for short walk.

We are seeking a CANTONESE speaking volunteer to visit a Malaysian gentleman in a Bundoora Aged Care Home. One hour, once a fortnight is all it takes to bring social connection and lift the spirits of another person. We believe that everyone deserves a friend, and Volunteer Visitors play a vital role in reducing loneliness and bringing a smile and companionship to older people in our community.

Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants.

Do you speak Italian or Macedonian? Lalor is such a cultural melting pot and has given a wonderful life to so many people, we have older residents who could benefit from some happy energy in their lives. We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Italian/Macedonian speaking female Volunteer Visitor to spend time with her..

As you visit and spend time with an elderly resident living in HammondCare Caulfield, you'll spend quality time together and may enjoy conversations, walks in our gardens, playing games, reminiscing and much more.