Found 135 volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Social Connection Volunteer will support people who feel isolated in building social connections within the local community.

You will be matched with families and tasks based on your experience, skills and interests and the family’s needs. We would like you to commit for 12 months and to be flexible when volunteering. The support you are expected to give will vary from family to family and may change during your time with us. We will provide you with adequate training and supervision.

Share your language (English or Dutch) and companionship during fortnightly visits to a lovely lady who lives in Werribee. Our client is looking for a mature volunteer to have an intelligent conversation with and give her inspiration. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Would you like to make a difference to a young family's life? We have local families in the City of Monash who need a volunteer to come to their home once a week for company and some practical support. You could be assisting with feeding and settling babies, playing with toddlers and being a support through listening and companionship.

We are keen to hear from you if you have any spare time to be with people, assist a resident with activities suitable to their ability and enjoy the moments bringing individualized and one on one support over weekend's.

The Seniors Recreation Council of Western Australia organises and runs programs which promote and or encourage healthy ageing through activity.

Karitane has an exciting opportunity in the Volunteer Family Connect program Shellharbour. This role would support new parents to their role as parents, support the wellbeing and development of children and bring an understanding of the challenges of parenting and support parents to find their own solutions

The Family & Child Hub is suite of child and family health and wellbeing services, all located under one roof. The services are both internal and external to SCHS and together have a ‘no wrong door’ approach to navigating the individual health and wellbeing pathways of families and children. The Family & Child Hub specifically focuses on the Social Determinants of Health, ensuring health equity.

Inclusion Melbourne is a participant in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS); a national program that aims to enrich the quality of life of older people and enhance their social connectedness. As a volunteer, you will be making a real difference by: • Spending time with participants engaged in shared interest activities • Providing companionship and support • Reducing the social isolation and loneliness experienced by some older people.

We are seeking Macedonian-speaking volunteer visitors who would love to bring joy to an older person's life through friendship. We believe that everyone deserves a friend, and volunteer visitors play a vital role in reducing loneliness while bringing a smile and companionship to older people in the community. This role makes a positive difference to another person, reduces loneliness in our community, brings mutual joy and is flexible.

We have a fun position at Woolgoolga day programme helping our elderly clients with quizzes, bingo, morning tea and lunch. We are looking for a volunteer for Fridays between 9am and 3pm. A staff member will be on hand to train the volunteer

The Boroondara Family Network supports families living in the City of Boroondara with children under the age of six. The volunteer visits the parents home to provide parenting support for the families. The volunteer provides practical help (holding/playing with the baby), friendly support and encouragement in a non judgemental manner. The volunteers are available to engage in adult conversation and be a listening ear. They may assist families to access other community services where appropriate

Read with Me aims to enhance a child's ability to move confidently into primary School through the positive impact of one on one reading time with a volunteer. This position is ideal for people who enjoy reading, working with children and hope to make a difference in a child's life progressing through their school years.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy sharing stories and making a difference? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare?

BaptistCare WA is seeking a compassionate individual to engage with a male resident in our Memory Support Unit. Fluency in Italian is preferred to enhance communication and foster a deeper connection. This rewarding opportunity entails dedicating just one hour per week to brightening the resident's day and providing meaningful companionship.

We are looking for superstar Volunteers that are passionate about helping our charity support seriously ill children and their families by becoming a volunteer within our after-hours 'House Custodian' team. #charities#familysupport#emergencyaccommodation#children#ronaldmcdonaldhouse

Would you like to assist elderly residents to go for walks or assist staff with walks into local community? Would you like to be involved with residents with dementia that require support/assistance? Well, Colton Court ACH, needs you!