Found 204 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Are you a confident and patient driver looking to make a positive impact in your community? We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Driving Mentors!

The Children's Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various children's programs and activities. The Coordinator will work closely with volunteers, parents, and staff to ensure that programs are engaging, safe, and aligned with the organization's mission to provide children with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

Step into the world of the Mount Isa Cart Crew! Armed with snacks, water, toys and more, we spread joy in Mount Isa Hospital's Paediatric Ward. From snacks to smiles, we make tough times brighter for kids and families.

Life’s Little Treasures Foundation is one of Australia’s leading charities dedicated to providing support, friendship and information, specifically tailored for families of children born premature or sick.

The Inala Multicultural Festival is a FREE one-day-only event, available to families in our local community and surrounding areas. It combines multicultural performances, rides, great food and diverse stalls. We are looking for a team of amazing volunteers to assist with the set-up/down and running of this exciting event in the Inala community! We would love for you to be part of the event.

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.

Inpatient Orientation volunteers provide caregivers with knowledge and support for their hospital stay. It can be overwhelming as a caregiver of an inpatient dealing with the stress of a sick and injured child. As a Inpatient Orientation volunteer you will be able to ease the stress by informing caregivers of services and support networks available to make their stay as supported as possible.

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.

If you are seeking something worthwhile to do and have a background in education and would like to assist young refugees and can commit for a period of a year please read on.

If you are seeking something rewarding to do and you have a background in education and would like to assist young refugees and can commit for a year please read on.

Would you like to assist refugees get a positive start to settling into their new life in Australia?

Volunteers help us to support dads, and father figures with children in early learning, primary and secondary school stages. It’s an opportunity to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of children, and the wider community.

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join us. Whether it's a few hours or a day each week, it all makes a difference! Our Volunteers are the heart and soul of our Organisation and we couldn't do what we do without them. Volunteering with us means you are a key part of our community. Geelong Mums is a special place where people feel like they belong, experience a sense of purpose and can make a real difference to the lives of others.

The Department for Child Protection Volunteer Driver would transport children and young people to and from family contact, appointments and may also assist with learner driver training. Some out of hours, long distance and overnight travel may be required.

The specific tasks that we require assistance with are around making contact with families including updating and documenting personal information; details for event attendances; record keeping etc.

Family Support Volunteers visit families needing support, encouragement, and information to enable them to better understand their children's developmental needs. They assist families to respond more appropriately to challenging behaviours and enhance the self-esteem of parents and their children. Family Support Volunteers also provide practical help and emotional support through the development of a supportive relationship.

The Maternal & Child Health Greythorn playgroup are seeking a volunteer to assist with a Chinese playgroup which is held on Wednesday mornings at Greythorn Maternal Child & Health. This will suit a Mandarin Speaker but non-Mandarin speakers may also apply.

We are looking for Volunteers to join our existing force of 'Everyday Super Heroes' as a Weekend Warrior, at our Townsville House. In this volunteer role, you will be the face of the organization and the first point of contact for our families, volunteers, donors and visitors who walk through our doors during weekend hours and provide support in the event of an emergency. You will ensure efficiency of House operations at weekends, with 3 different 4 hour shifts available between 8am - 8pm.