Found 28 volunteering opportunities in Victoria 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.

Are you passionate about mental health and making a positive impact in your community? Join us as a Wellbeing Volunteer in our mental health programs!

The Registered Nurse with Mental Health Experience helps provide psychiatric care, support and case management to refugees and people seeking asylum. The role involves mental health triage, assessments, provision of direct support, therapeutic intervention, coordination and follow up of care and referral to internal and external mental health and psychiatric services according to need.

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.

We are looking for volunteers in the role of Overnight support workers, for our new womens facility. The role requirement is to sleep overnight, be oncall to support and oversee the women during the evening and overnight and stay on the premises until the day staff arrive.

Would you like to share your skills and knowledge of an activity, hobby or interest. Assist with the facilitation of group programs and activites with participants whose lives have been impacted by drug and or alcohol addiction.

Do you have the time and skills to volunteer in the areas of Sponsorship and Fundraising ventures to support the Program provided to our clients.

Share your skills and knowledge of any activity or interest, and assist with the facilitation of group programs and mentoring, with those whose lives have been impacted by drugs or alcohol addiction.

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.

Orygen Assist is our volunteer-run program that provides access to essential items for young people experiencing mental ill-health and their families including non-perishable food, clothing, and hygiene products.

This volunteer role is in-person at our Parkville site with flexible days/ times (Between Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm). Tasks include completing Orygen Assist deliveries as required across our sites in the Northwest region of Melbourne and pick up & delivery of stock orders from our charity partners as needed (e.g. Foodbank & Pinchapoo).

Worthy Cause is a charity seeking volunteers to assist with kitchen operations. We bake and sell cookies, coffee and meals through our employment program that employs vulnerable and marginalised people.

Support people who call Lifeline's national hotline 13 11 14, so no person has to face their darkest moments alone. Contribute to an Australia that is less lonely and has a lower suicide rate today.

As a General Committee Member at MRSPAG, you will engage actively in meetings, contributing to key decisions and the shaping of strategic plans. Your role includes championing MRSPAG’s mission in the community, advocating for suicide prevention initiatives, and participating in awareness campaigns to further our outreach and impact.

We are looking for volunteer driver who will Provide a warm, inclusive, and welcoming approach to assist with transport of carers/supporters to and from events (i.e., transport to and from walking group destination, picking up guest speakers/facilitators. This is a rewarding opportunity and is your chance to join a team that will be shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Are you passionate about mental health and are looking for a volunteer role that is meaningful? Come and join the Lifeline Melbourne and provide a human connection to help people get through their darkest moments.

Are you an expert of your craft with a heart for social impact? Do you love the idea of improving the lives of vulnerable people through your skillset and experience? Worthy Cause is looking for experts willing to apply their industry experience in a range of industries to increase the reach and impact of our charitable work.

Worthy Cause is a charity that employs and empowers marginalised and vulnerable people. Through our program they can access the skills, tools and experiences they need to live the life they deserve. We're looking for more qualified counsellors to provide weekly or fortnightly sessions to our employment participants.

Are you a content creator with a passion for social issues? We're looking for you! Worthy Cause is a social enterprise that supports vulnerable people who are overcoming severe hardship through our structured employment program. We offer them the core, interpersonal, financial and social skills they need to become employable and change their lives. All through paid employment baking and selling our amazing cookies and social enterprise cafes.

"To hear someone, say that I am their last hope, really brings home the need for us on the phones”. A volunteer Lifeline offer 24/7 Phone Service to the Australian community, and this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of people like you. Phone volunteering as a Crisis Supporter may be right for you at Lifeline Melbourne, especially if you enjoy the one-on-one interaction you get from a phone conversation and if you like to learn best with others.