Found 1138 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

To bring joy and social connection to an older person by visiting in their residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

The Open Support Community Companion Program offers one to one phone calls to people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness. This volunteer role offers companionship and social support based on the Open Support values of Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Unity. If you are able to donate your time and passion to support people to connect with community, we'd really love to hear from you!

Volunteer workshop coordinator wanted. Role includes: • open and close shed as per procedures • oversee members attending Shed in terms of ensuring OH&S requirements are being met • ensure work and storage areas are kept clean and tidy • ensuring shed equipment, tools, materials, and consumables are kept clean, in order and request for re-stocking materials are completed as required • assist and direct members with use of equipment.

The role of these volunteers would be to • Sell products from the shop • Receive and record donations • Write thankyou letters / certificates • Unpack, label and display new stock • Pick up and drop off items around town • Keep the shop tidy

Volunteer Sorting Assistant required to assist with the day to day operations of Lifeline Op Shops in Albury and Wodonga. Various tasks such as sorting donations into different categories, packing and storing saleable items.

Grow Community is a Red Cross program introducing new residents with multicultural needs to the community and its services, doctors Hospitals, dental, supermarkets, community shops etc.

Seeking natural leaders to lead the charge in welcoming refugee newcomers. Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.

Seeking natural leaders to lead the charge in welcoming refugee newcomers. Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.

Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

Uniting provides door to door transport service to people who have no means of transport to medical appointments. We need reliable drivers to transport older people and those with disabilities or chronic medical conditions to and from health and medical appointments.

Volunteer by assisting older people living in their home connect with their community. This may involve visiting the older person in their home or taking them out in the community to access services, do their shopping or attend appointments. Participation of older people in their community reduces their loneliness, improves their physical and mental wellbeing and provides them with motivation and confidence to undertake their daily living tasks. A reliable car is required for this role.

OrangeSky Australia are looking for 2 Team Leaders to assist in providing the service of free laundry, a warm shower and genuine conversation in a safe, positive and supportive environment

Healthy Cities Illawarra has an exciting opportunity for volunteers to work alongside Healthy cities Illawarra’s health promotion Officers to assist with the delivery and evaluation of the Active In-Betweens program. The Active In-Betweens program supports children aged 8-12 years living in communities considered disadvantaged. It provides a weekly after-school program in local community settings with a focus on healthy lifestyles and physical activity.

Volunteer Sorting Assistant required to assist with the day to day operations of Lifeline Op Shops in Albury and Wodonga. Various tasks such as sorting donations into different categories, packing and storing saleable items.

Volunteer required to assist with transporting clients to appointments and events, explaining documents and forms to clients, assisting Multicultural Officers in completing paperwork, advocating for clients when required and to assist in one off events when needed. You will need to have good interpersonal skills, be approachable, demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting refugees and be able to communicate well with both refugees and workers.

Indigo Calling is a telephone visiting service within the Indigo Shire.

Part of the Cultural exchange programs, conversations the volunteer will assist with all aspects of the program in the following way, assist set up activities in preparation for the day, with morning or afternoon teas, with clients with activities as directed, and support staff in the provision of activities including participating in client outings when required.

Delivering Meals on Wheels to aged and disabled clients, full driver's licence, registered and fully insured car, willing to undertake police check (paid for) and must be Covid-19 vaccinated and adhere to Covid safe precautions when delivering meals.