Found 1975 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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!

We have lovely residents waiting for someone to provide social connection and support and show a genuine interest and concern for them. Visits are weekly or fortnightly - either mid morning or mid afternoon

Interested in providing social companionship to the elderly through weekly visits? Read on!

Are you a kind and caring person who can share an hour or two each week or fortnight to make a difference in the life of an older person? If so, this extremely rewarding volunteer role is for you.

Interested in providing social companionship through weekly visits? Read on!

At Anglicare Southern Queensland we value the generosity of our volunteers who support our residents. With residential aged care services dating back to the mid 1900s, Anglicare is one of Queensland’s most experienced aged care providers. Our range of services is ever-evolving and is designed to support our residents to live happier and healthier lives.

88-year-old Madge would like a friendly visitor to chat with her over an afternoon coffee. Feeling lonely can cause Madge to become anxious so a companion who wants nothing more than a decent chat would help her a lot. If you have a spare hour or more any week day afternoon to spend with Madge, she would love to meet you. She doesn't mind keeping you company while you knit or crochet, she will be happy having your company.

Jean would love a volunteer visitor to visit her once a week or fortnight at her aged care home in Rivervale.

97-year-old Poppy would love a volunteer visitor to visit her once a week or fortnight at her aged care home in GUILDFORD.

If you like cricket, reading crime stories, talking about current affairs, playing chess, and discussing sport, Nigel could be your new older friend. Nigel lives in residential aged care in Carlisle, feels isolated, and would be much happier having a friend to chat to.

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.

Are you a caring, patient individual who enjoys spending time with older people? If yes, then this is the perfect role for you.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is a Federal Government initiative established to promote links between people living in an aged care facility and their local community. The aim of the scheme is to improve residents quality of life for those who have limited family, cultural and social contact and may be at risk of social isolation.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in their own homes at Carindale. In this particular role, a lovely, educated lady would enjoy the company of a friendly volunteer visitor.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in their own homes in Bray Park. In this particular role, a lovely lady would enjoy you visiting for chats, crafts and a cup of coffee. (Female preferred).

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in their own homes in Samford. In this particular role, a lovely lady of English heritage would enjoy you visiting for a cup of tea, a chat and a pat with her beloved dog. If you share her enthusiasm for crochet, you might work on a craft project together.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in their own homes in Sunnybank. In this particular role, a retired train driver with a keen interest in talking politics would enjoy the company of another like-minded male volunteer visitor. You may also share his popular music tastes including The Rat Pack, Neil Diamond, John Denver and more.