Found 300 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Victoria VIC

Assist staff to help elderly clients enjoy their day by doing leisure activities on our site. Have fun yourself at the same time!

Do you speak Greek and have some spare time? Make a difference to the life of an elderly Greek resident by chatting in Greek and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

Are you fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Uniting Social Support Program is seeking Volunteers who are interested in facilitating activities at Andrew Kerr Care AgeWell Centre. The Andrew Kerr 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! We’re looking for volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people to live their best lives. Help older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

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.

We have a male client in Ormond who loves to chat about ideas, books, music and national and international affairs. Our Client is well read and loves listening to music, and he would love to spend an hour a fortnight with a volunteer with whom he can chat over a coffee or a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond, please express interest below!!

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 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.

Support the frail aged and elderly guests who visit genU’s Day Respite Centre. Assist our guests to take part in leisure activities. By supporting our Respite Program, you are helping our clients to remain living in their own home and increasing their social interactions. Bite sized shifts are available during business hours in a supportive group setting.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

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 the community. We have an 85 year old gentleman who lives in an Aged Care Home in Sunshine and he would enjoy the company of a male Greek speaking friend to chat with or make and paint things together. If you are looking for a volunteer role that brings mutual joy and is flexible - this is a role for you.

Regis Fawkner is looking for a Italian speaking volunteer that can spend quality time with our amazing residents.

Our Aged Care residents love to head out on excursions! This rewarding volunteer role will drive our residents on a mini-bus to various locations so they can enjoy the great outdoors.

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

Currently we have a male client in Caulfield North who has many interests including gardening, walking around gardens, playing chess, pottery work, and chatting about his life. Our client would enjoy the company of a caring, reliable and empathetic volunteer with good communication skills and an ability to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits.

Have always dreamed of being a game show host, snakes & ladders champion, newspaper editor, quiz master or bingo caller then we could use your talents and a whole host of others! The Orchards Community in Doncaster East is a residential aged care community that enjoys a reputation for exceptional quality and committed, caring staff. We provide residential and respite care for the local community, in a truly beautiful setting.

We're looking for kind, caring & supportive friends for some of our Macedonian residents at our Wattle Grove Community in Lalor. Whether you love to read the paper, sing, enjoy music or a tea/coffee, or chat, our residents would love to spend time with you. We're hoping you can be the gentle supporting hand to assist our residents to become more involved in day-to-day life at the home. We love nothing more than hearing the beautiful Macedonian language from our volunteers & our residents.

We're looking for a kind, caring and supportive friend for one of our residents, Elizabeth*. Liz loves music, having a cuppa and a chat and sometimes a short walk around the garden to get her daily dose of sunshine. Liz loves arts and crafts but doesn't get involved in activities as much as she would like as she is a little shy. We're hoping you can be the gentle supporting hand to assist her to become more involved in day-to-day life at the home. *Name changed for Privacy