Found 249 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

We are seeking several volunteers to help patients with directions, provide information on the many Cancer Council supportive care services available and to provide a listening ear when needed.

The Comprehensive GenesisCare Joondalup Centre offers oncology services including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We are seeking volunteers to provide patients with information on the many Cancer Council Supportive Care Services available and to provide a listening ear when needed.

The Comprehensive GenesisCare Greenfields Centre offers oncology services including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We are seeking volunteers to provide patients with information on the many Cancer Council Supportive Care Services available, directing patients through the facilities, and to provide a listening ear when needed.

We are seeking sailing volunteers to help disabled adults and young adults to enjoy sailing in small boats on Lake Orr. No sailing or boating experience required. Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc is a community based organisation providing recreation and sporting opportunities for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. C

Spend time with an elderly Lady who would like a Greek speaking social visitor at our residential aged care home at Darlinghurst. We are looking for a caring individual who can sit and have a chat, reminisce, and talk about topics of interest. Ideally you will be a fluent Greek speaker.

Palliative Care patients often find need of social support as their disease progresses. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. Typically, this will be once per week for between 1-4 hours depending on the needs of the patient.

With a range of roles in patient and visitor support we may have the perfect role for you. Free parking for volunteers!

Would you and your friendly, well trained dog make the perfect Pet Therapy team at Mater? We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers and their dogs to join Mater’s Pet Therapy Program. Applicants must have a suitable dog they can bring with them to the program. Free parking for volunteers!

Massage volunteers provide companionship and relaxation to patients. They apply moisturiser to patients' hands and feet. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Free parking for volunteers!

Mater Volunteers is seeking a reliable volunteer Patient Transport Drivers. This role enables in need Mater patients and Mater cancer/oncology patients to access health care by providing door to door transport to and/or from their Mater appointments. Free parking for volunteers!

Our Concierge Volunteers are the public face of the Mater, welcoming and assisting patients and visitors at the main entrance of Mater Hospital Brisbane.

Joining a dynamic, committed and strongly established volunteer team you will be contributing towards Victoria's leading private and not-for-profit hospital. Not only will you be adding to the care of patients, you'll be supported by a team where you are valued and listened to. Epworth HealthCare is recruiting a number of Volunteer Drivers to provide safe and comfortable transport for patients to and from their renal dialysis appointments.

WAM empowers women who are in contact with the justice system to create positive change in their lives. We work with women who are experiencing disadvantage and criminalisation because of financial strain, family violence, social isolation, and homelessness. Through the power of a formal mentoring relationship with a screened and trained volunteer mentor, women can improve their self-esteem, develop their skills and abilities, and ultimately build their life away from the justice system.

HammondCare Braeside Hospital offers rehab, palliative care and older persons mental health services. Spend time sitting alongside one another enjoying the challenge of completing a puzzle together, or perhaps playing simple card games, dominos or scrabble

HammondCare Braeside Hospital offers rehab, palliative care and older persons mental health services. We're searching for someone to engage with patients by sharing your love of arts and crafts. You will be supporting an arts activity group, Show off your creative and artistic skills in the areas of drawing, painting, colouring or craft, as you lead people to create their own pieces.

HammondCare Braeside Hospital offers rehab, palliative care and older persons mental health services. We're searching for someone to volunteer their time to come and visit to spend time engaging with patients by playing our Reverie Harp, You’ll bring joy to each person every time you enter the room.