Found 6 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you want to make a difference? Do you enjoy interacting with older people and getting to know them through friendly chats? We are looking for experienced volunteers to become Volunteer Visitors and regularly visit with lonely elderly people living in an Aged Care homes in the Morningside area. All you have to do is be a friend. If you have 1 hour to spare each fortnight, please get in touch to find out more!

All volunteers with an interest in volunteer tutoring. No experience, only enthusiasm required.

Are you a good team player, do you have common sense, maturity and a desire to learn? This may be the role for you! Watsonia Scout Group is seeking Cub Leaders and Scout Leaders for a rewarding role working with their young members.

Yaandina Roebourne Youth Team is seeking volunteers to assist with mentoring support for young boys/girls groups & young men/women groups during school term. The position is available during school term and occasional school holiday programming. This position is flexible and frequency of volunteering is at your choosing.

Become a volunteer with your local Department for Child Protection & you could experience one of the most rewarding things to do for yourself & also for the children and young people you will assist and support. Driving a child or young person to a health appointment or singing lesson, shopping for a new bike or pair of boots, playing netball, football or other sports, doing artwork or music are some of the things you may assist with whilst using a government vehicle. No qualification needed.

Our mentoring program connects young people with an adult volunteer mentor from the community with the aim of creating lasting friendships and positive, stable role models. We support the mentor arrangement for a 12 month period and encourage mentors and young people to maintain contact with each other beyond the 12 month supported arrangement.