Found 435 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful gentleman who would benefit from your friendship. He enjoys strolls in the wheelchair, watering the raised garden bed, chatting about family and his former Fruit & Vegetable Shop.

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful lady, born in Hungary, who would benefit from your friendship. She enjoys listening to Hungarian music on her iPad, walking in the garden and friendly conversation. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

Would you like to visit an older lady in an Aged Care Home , make a new friend and make a real difference in their life? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor, in the Frankston area to offer friendship and companionship to an elderly person, living in an aged care home and spending a lot of time in her room.

Would you like to visit an older person in her home and make a real difference in her life? One hour per week goes a long way in creating new friendships and alleviate solitude. We have a lovely lady in Hastings who would benefit from your friendship and would love to be taken out for a coffee, a walk, or a visit to the beach.

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home make a real difference in their life? Have you got some time and conversation to share in Auslan to reduce social isolation and loneliness? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor available for a weekday visit to a delightful gentleman living in a Aged Care Home in McKinnon who needs a companion that can speak Auslan. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

Would you like to visit an older person in an aged care home and make a new friend? Would you be happy to go out for a coffee, a walk, a short trip to the beach? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor for a lovely gentleman who lives in an aged care home in Mornington, and loves the outdoors. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

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.

Hotham Mission seeks in person volunteers in North Melbourne to support our young women's program, a weekly gathering for young women aged around 16-25. This program aims to develop leadership skills and embrace community while trying out fun activities. Our program is participant-led, free and operates both online and face-to-face.

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.

Help an older person live independently in their own home by assisting them with their essential food and grocery shopping.

Arana Hills Respite Centre is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with special needs. It’s such a lovely place to volunteer and there is something for everyone!

Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with special needs. It’s such a lovely place to volunteer and there is something for everyone!

Are you organised? Enjoy managing awesome teams? Technologically savvy and great with people? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

As a driver at the Mission to Seafarers, your invaluable assistance will help and support the dedicated team of staff and volunteers provide comfort, a friendly face and a sense of community to the thousands of seafarers who visit the Port of Melbourne every year.

Be a change-maker in your community! Make a difference in building a more connected and inclusive place for those who are less connected. The Access to Community program is growing their team of volunteer Community Connectors. Come join our team!