Found 1044 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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 looking for an compassionate volunteer who can take our lonely client out once a week. Our client loves the beach and would like someone to drive her to the beach from her house once a week. she is full of life and still wants to remain active.

Silverchain are looking for a friendly mature male volunteer to visit one of our male clients in Woodvale. Do you have a spare hour or two each week or fortnight to visit our client who will appreciate your social companionship visit? Volunteering in our Community Connections program is rewarding, and you will play a key role in helping clients reconnect with their local community and encouraging them to do the things they love.

Kitchen assistant required To assist the chef with morning tea and lunch. Waratah is an a respite centre helping our elderly in the community.

We are looking for a gardener to maintain our beautiful gardens, that our elderly clients enjoy. The gardener will keep the area free of weeds and keep the fountains clean and Cut back any overgrown vegetation. Our gardener will enjoy a free hot lunch and morning tea provided by our chef.

We have a fun position at Woolgoolga day programme helping our elderly clients with quizzes, bingo, morning tea and lunch. We are looking for a volunteer for Fridays between 9am and 3pm. A staff member will be on hand to train the volunteer

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.

Create genuine connections with older people. Have a chat, make a cuppa, play a game or talk about topics of interest with people in their own homes, or in a group context.

Drive one of our 12 - 25 seater vehicles transporting people to medical appointments, shopping or group activities.

IPL Radio is looking for a variety of Actors for a range of Radio dramas as well as Radio and Video Presenters and Co-Hosts.

Do you like a busy environment, where social interaction is paramount? Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking people, who have an interest in making a difference in the lives of those living in residential care, to volunteer in our kitchenettes, and assist in serving morning tea and lunches to our residents. This position is ideal for people with a cheerful disposition and empathy for healthy ageing.

Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking the support of volunteer Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to distribute Holy Communion to our residents on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays. The Wednesday role also includes set up for and attendance of Mass.

Male/Female Volunteers to visit lonely and isolated gentleman in an Aged Care Facility a in Wentworth Falls to provide social support on a weekly/fortnightly basis. This gentleman used to be a jockey and has a strong love for all animals.

Male/Female Volunteers to visit a blind gentleman in an Aged Care Facility in Penrith Area for social support and friendship on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Volunteer needed to visit residents in an Aged Care Facility in Springwood for social support and friendship on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Male/Female Volunteers to visit residents in an Aged Care Facility in Upper Mountains Area for social support and friendship on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Male/Female Volunteers to visit lonely and isolated residents in an Aged Care Facility a in Wentworth Falls to provide social support to residents living with Dementia on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Male/Female Volunteers to visit lonely and isolated residents in an Aged Care Facility to provide social support and friendship in the Kemps Creek area on a weekly/fortnightly basis.

Lack of transport is a common barrier for seniors to remain part of their community. Having no transport can stop them from doing the things they need to do, and leads to feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you enjoy driving, you can make a difference by helping with their transport needs to important medical appointments or social activities.

Our Visitor Experience volunteers bring our 2024 flagship exhibition, Andrew Rogers: Where We Are, and the Museum's permanent galleries, to life. Our volunteers facilitate access to the exhibition, ensure the integrity of the objects on display and connect with our audiences to foster curiosity.