Found 1292 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Caring and compassionate people are required to assist with many activities within the aged care facility; these include Bingo, outings, pampering, sports groups and general social conversation. Age Range: 16 to 90.

Here is your opportunity to utilise your spare time in supporting those in the community who are looking to retain their independence. Our customers are elderly or people living with a disability that may have restricted mobility i.e. unable to maintain their gardens anymore. Our gardeners work directly with the client in their homes, visiting on a regular basis. You will be tidying the garden and repairing anything that needs a little TLC around the home.

We are looking for a kind, caring, compassionate and patient volunteers to assist with activities at our aged care day centres. Tasks may involve chatting to customers, playing board and card games, assisting with tea and coffee time etc.

A rewarding opportunity to enrich the life of a resident in an aged care facility by visiting at least fortnightly to spend time talking, playing cards or boards games, or even going for a walk.

Be part of a great community organisation, have fun and make a difference Volunteer your time and skills Inner West Neighbour Aid is seeking energetic and friendly people who care about seniors in our community and who are passionate about including and connecting people.  You will be supported by an experienced staff member at a recently acquired centre in Strathfield.

Connect with your local community and join a fun, friendly and supportive team of volunteers at our mecwacare Opportunity Shop located on Waverley Road, Malvern East.

Seeking keen and reliable drivers to take seniors to and from medical appointments. Time required is a little or as much as you would like to give!

Share your smile and companionship during weekly friendly visits (phone calls only until face to face is allowed) with an isolated elderly lady living in Sunbury. A female is requested any day except Wednesday.

Volunteers allow their animal to interact with, and entertain residents as directed by Leisure and Lifestyle staff or Nurse Unit Manager of the division. Pets can include dogs, sheep/lambs, kids (goats), guinea pigs, piglets, rabbits, alpaca’s, lizards, snakes (non-poisonous) and other approved animals. Animals that enjoy socialising, can be handled easily and are not likely to be fearful or unpredictable are required.

Community Friendship Program Volunteers will connecting with residents for 1:1 interaction, cuppas, chats, reminiscing, games, pampering etc. The purpose this role is to deliver meaningful outcomes for consumers through 1:1 and group activities with support from the Leisure & Lifestyle Team or as an individual. Volunteers bring a vital element of social connection and friendly support and enhance the lives’ of the consumer.

Community Friendship Program Volunteers will connecting with residents for 1:1 interaction, cuppas, chats, reminiscing, games, pampering etc. The purpose this role is to deliver meaningful outcomes for consumers through 1:1 and group activities with support from the Leisure & Lifestyle Team or as an individual. Volunteers bring a vital element of social connection and friendly support and enhance the lives’ of the consumer.

The ‘Build it Create it’ program is for residents who want to actively or passively participate in some building and creating projects. Eg. Building some planter boxes, painting items, making items out of timber to sell or display. The volunteer would need to have a creative background and the ability to come up with project ideas. Materials will be supplied and a Leisure and Lifestyle Team Member will assist.

The ‘Build it Create it’ program is for residents who want to actively or passively participate in some building and creating projects. Eg. Building some planter boxes, painting items, making items out of timber to sell or display. The volunteer would need to have a creative background and the ability to come up with project ideas. Materials will be supplied and a Leisure and Lifestyle Team Member will assist.

Volunteers will engage with the residents, encourage them to participate in the Music Therapy Program and support the session times, under the direction and supervision of the Music Therapist. The purpose this role is to deliver meaningful outcomes for consumers through group activities with support from the Leisure & Lifestyle Team. Volunteers bring a vital element of social connection and friendly support and enhance the lives’ of the consumer.

Volunteers will engage with the residents, encourage them to participate in the Music Therapy Program and support the session times, under the direction and supervision of the Music Therapist. The purpose this role is to deliver meaningful outcomes for consumers through group activities with support from the Leisure & Lifestyle Team. Volunteers bring a vital element of social connection and friendly support and enhance the lives’ of the consumer.

Looking for a helping hand to provide our linen service to seniors in the Ryde local government area. This invaluable service visits homes of seniors and strips and re-makes their bed for them. Join our team and make a huge difference to the lives of others.

Norwegian, Filipino and Maltese speaking volunteers in the Quakers Hill area are urgently needed for the Community Visitors Scheme to provide friendship and companionship to those living in aged care. Our volunteers find this experience very rewarding and have the opportunity to build friendships and a support network with other volunteers at our social events.

The Community Visitors Scheme seeks to improve the quality of life for residents in Aged Care by providing companionship to reduce isolation and loneliness. Our volunteers find this experience very rewarding and have the opportunity to build friendships as well as a support network with other volunteers at our social events and information evenings.

A volunteer is required for the Community Visitors Scheme. The volunteer will visit an isolated elderly female in the Sylvania area, on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Volunteers provide friendship and companionship through one-on-one. Being female is a genuine requirement for this role.

A volunteer is required for the Community Visitors Scheme. The volunteer will visit an isolated elderly female in the Sylvania area, on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Volunteers provide friendship and companionship through one-on-one. Being female is a genuine requirement for this role.