Found 30 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

The power of a smile You can make an impact as a volunteer across one of Calvary Hospitals including the Mary Potter Hospice, as we have a number of volunteer "patient support position available. These roles provide valuable support to patients, visitors and staff - enhancing the service provided by Calvary to the community. If you like volunteering within a supported team environment, then this role is for you. Volunteering is at the heart of Calvary.

Volunteers as Patient and Carer Support team members are required for Maitland Hospital at Metford.

Could you help make someone's day a bit brighter? The Kurri Kurri Hospital Volunteers provide comfort to patients, their families and visitors when they need it most. As well they support staff and fundraise to help build a better patient experience. They have a cafe that is managed on site but we need more helpers to get it open.

Could you help make someone's day a bit brighter? Cessnock Volunteers provide care and comfort to patients, their carers and families when they need it most. As well as supporting staff, you will be helping to help build a better patient experience.

The Maitland Hospital Volunteers Inc. are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join our volunteer team and provide comfort to our patients, their carers and assist our staff.

Silverchain provides an award-winning palliative care service that helped clients manage their symptoms and meet their physical, social, and spiritual needs for over 40 years. Our dedicated volunteers play a key role in providing this care as part of a compassionate team of Healthcare professionals. You will be helping Australians living with an advanced, progressive, or life-limiting illness to experience the best quality of life possible.

Way Finding Volunteers help families navigate their way around the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).Everyday QCH sees more than 1000 families come through the doors and the Way Finders are often the first point of contact for worried and often hurried parents, offering a welcoming smile and a gentle guiding hand.

As an Operating Theatre Recovery volunteer, you will work closely with staff to support the post-anaesthetic care of patients by providing comfort, as well as reconnecting and regulating caregiver visits. Volunteers also support the Queensland Children’s Hospital Recovery staff by answering the phones and maintaining comfort supplies.

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment.

The Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre (CCCWHC) is a community based organisation, run by and for women. The aim of the volunteer program at the Northern Women’s Health Centre in Wyong is to support women who call or arrive at the Centre. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Soccer Coach needed! The role of a Coach is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for an aspiring athlete. To encourage, support and educate children on all aspects of the game including but not limited to skills, sportsmanship, emotional wellbeing, and fairness. Job Requirements - Must be 16 years and Over!

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Passionate about walking alongside First Nations communities and creating empowering opportunities? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

Diabetes Victoria is holding a diabetes education event for the Vietnamese community on May 28, and looking for Vietnamese speaking volunteers to provide in-language support to attendees. We have 4 volunteer roles available. Responsibilities include assisting with promotion prior to the event, set-up/ pack-down of the event, supporting attendees on the day, and ensuring the event goes smoothly.

Ready to make a difference beyond the hospital walls? Join our Escort Service volunteer team! As a Volunteer Escort, you'll provide vital support to patients of the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as a companion, ensuring they reach their appointments at other healthcare facilities and major hospitals. Ensuring seamless experiences for patients attending appointments and ensures vital support to the clinical teams. Join the incredible volunteer team in delivering compassionate care!

Do you have a heart for assisting and comforting patients during their stay in hospital? Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as an Inpatient Support Volunteer, you will get the opportunity to assist with inpatients with a variety of tasks, bring comfort to those who need it most, and meet new people. Join our team of dedicated volunteers providing holistic support to our patients and families who are spending time in our hospital.

Are you ready to embark on a meaningful volunteering journey that transforms lives? Become a valued and significant support to our patients, family and carers by joining our Palliative Care and Bereavement Volunteer team. We're on a mission to make a difference and we want you to be a part of this extraordinary journey. As a specially-trained volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to offer emotional and social support to palliative patients in hospitals and homes.

Silverchain provides an award-winning palliative care service that helped clients manage their symptoms and meet their physical, social, and spiritual needs for over 40 years. Our dedicated volunteers play a key role in providing this care as part of a compassionate team of Healthcare professionals. You will be helping Australians living with an advanced, progressive, or life-limiting illness to experience the best quality of life possible.

Silverchain provides an award-winning palliative care service that helped clients manage their symptoms and meet their physical, social, and spiritual needs for over 40 years. Our dedicated volunteers play a key role in providing this care as part of a compassionate team of Healthcare professionals. You will be helping Australians living with an advanced, progressive, or life-limiting illness to experience the best quality of life possible.

Join Our Team as a Chess Buddy and Storyteller at Brightwater The Cove! Are you an avid chess player who enjoys engaging in meaningful conversations? Our male residents at Brightwater The Cove are in search of male buddies like you to enrich their circle of friendship. Embrace the joy of playing chess and connecting through engaging conversations with our wonderful residents.