Found 47 volunteering opportunities in Australia

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in residential aged care in Fortitude Valley. In this particular role, a lady who grew up in former Yugoslavia would enjoy reminiscing in her first language and sharing a tea or coffee with you.

Buongiorno! We are looking for friendly people who are interested in enhancing the lives of people living in aged care by connecting them to their cultural communities. In this particular opportunity, an older lady would enjoy conversation with you in her first language, Italian.

We are looking for Arabic or Rohingya speaking volunteers to provide language support to adult migrants and refugees attending our monthly Women’s Group in Zillmere. Volunteers play an important role in creating welcome, inclusion and belonging.

Wintringham is a specialised welfare company that provides housing and care to elderly, frail men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Opportunities exist for a volunteer to work with one of our residents who is socially isolated, due to language barrier, If this is you, Wintringham would love to hear from you as this is a very rewarding volunteer role.

Spend time with an elderly person living with dementia who would like a social visitor at HammondCare Residential Aged care home. Ideally, you'll be a fluent Italian speaker, have general knowledge about Italy and enjoy chatting with people.

Access Sydney (ASCT) is seeking Social Support Volunteers responsible for providing assistance to ASCT clients who are in need of social interaction and to enable them to remain engaged in the community.

At Twilight Aged Care we have an active and growing volunteer program that is comprised of compassionate and dedicated individuals looking to improve the quality of life of residents through genuine social engagement, activities, and one on one conversations.

Do you speak Greek and have some spare time? Make a difference to the life of an elderly Greek resident by chatting in Greek and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

Are you fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Do you have a dog or pet that is suitable to come with you to our Aged Care home and share some social interaction with our residents? Our residents living at our Wayville Aged Care Home really miss the family pets they had in their family homes. Animals bring great joy to others hearts and the social chit chat and a pat bring smiles and fill hearts. All volunteers must have up to date Influenza vaccinations, the Covid-19 vaccinations and a Police clearance to work in Aged Care.

POOPS WA is an incorporated non-profit association staffed entirely by volunteers. Our volunteers are police-cleared and have a Working with Children Check and provide a range of services including home visits, dog walking and transport to/from vet clinics or boarding kennels. We cater specifically for people over 65 years of age – or palliative-care patients of any age – who have no relatives or friends willing or able to take responsibility for their pets in times of need.

Settlement Support Volunteer will provide hands-on, practical assistance to newly arrived refugee families in their initial settlement so that they become familiar with essential services and learn about daily life in Australia.

As an English Teacher Volunteer, you will be providing a training programme online, empowering migrant and refugee women by teaching them conversational English.

Help migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women with their digital literacy and to complete forms in English.

Do you have one hour a fortnight? Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges we face as we age. Can you spare just an hour a fortnight to visit an isolated senior? Do you speak a second language? We have a waiting list of culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ clients who would love some company. A friendly smile and a caring conversation can make a huge difference. Volunteer with us.

Would you like to volunteer your time supporting newcomer families settling in the community? Do you speak a community language such Arabic, Dari and or Farsi?

Make a positive impact on the lives of our elderly in aged care! Gregory Lodge located in Flemington requires volunteers to come in with their friendly pet dog to interact with the residents.

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services. HammondCare’s Social Club at is looking for volunteers that can bring along a Furry Friend. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Become a volunteer and bring your good natured and well trained pets to visit our residents. We have 3 separate areas and are looking for someone who is able to visit on a weekly basis.

Do you speak Italian and have some spare time? Make a difference to the lives of elderly Italian residents by chatting in Italian and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.