Found 296 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Fortnightly Saturdays 1pm to 4pm or 10am or 1pm in Rockingham. Our group assistants help young people on the Autism Spectrum with various social activities. Activities include arts, crafts, bowling, laser tag and more. This rewarding opportunity would suit those studying community services, social work, psychology etc

Fortnightly Saturdays 1pm to 4pm in Secret Harbour. Our group assistants help young people on the Autism Spectrum with various social activities. Activities include arts, crafts, bowling, laser tag and more. This rewarding opportunity would suit those studying community services, social work, psychology etc

Silverchain provides an award-winning palliative care service that helped clients manage their symptoms and meet their physical, social, and spiritual needs for over 40 years. Our dedicated volunteers play a key role in providing this care as part of a compassionate team of Healthcare professionals. You will be helping Australians living with an advanced, progressive, or life-limiting illness to experience the best quality of life possible.

Way Finding Volunteers help families navigate their way around the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).Everyday QCH sees more than 1000 families come through the doors and the Way Finders are often the first point of contact for worried and often hurried parents, offering a welcoming smile and a gentle guiding hand.

As an Operating Theatre Recovery volunteer, you will work closely with staff to support the post-anaesthetic care of patients by providing comfort, as well as reconnecting and regulating caregiver visits. Volunteers also support the Queensland Children’s Hospital Recovery staff by answering the phones and maintaining comfort supplies.

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment.

The power of a smile... you can make an impact as a volunteer across one of Calvary Hospitals including the Mary Potter Hospice. Right now we have a variety of volunteer "patient support positions" available. The benefits of volunteering just a few hours a week are many. You'll feel a heightened sense of wellbeing, purpose and appreciation, while those you support will be forever grateful.

We are seeking several volunteers to help patients with directions, provide information on the many Cancer Council supportive care services available and to provide a listening ear when needed.

The Comprehensive GenesisCare Joondalup Centre offers oncology services including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We are seeking volunteers to provide patients with information on the many Cancer Council Supportive Care Services available and to provide a listening ear when needed.

The Comprehensive GenesisCare Greenfields Centre offers oncology services including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We are seeking volunteers to provide patients with information on the many Cancer Council Supportive Care Services available, directing patients through the facilities, and to provide a listening ear when needed.

Are you passionate about Dungeons and Dragons? We seek a positive, supportive volunteers to guide and navigate psychosocially challenged participants as they engage in games and social interactions.

Are you passionate about Dungeons and Dragons? We seek a positive, supportive volunteers to guide and navigate psychosocially challenged participants as they engage in games and social interactions.

Are you passionate about Dungeons and Dragons? We seek a positive, supportive volunteers to guide and navigate psychosocially challenged participants as they engage in games and social interactions.

Are you passionate about Dungeons and Dragons? We seek a positive, supportive volunteers to guide and navigate psychosocially challenged participants as they engage in games and social interactions.

Spend time with an elderly Lady who would like a Greek speaking social visitor at our residential aged care home at Darlinghurst. We are looking for a caring individual who can sit and have a chat, reminisce, and talk about topics of interest. Ideally you will be a fluent Greek speaker.

Palliative Care patients often find need of social support as their disease progresses. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. Typically, this will be once per week for between 1-4 hours depending on the needs of the patient.

Interchange is a program within UMFC’s Carer Aged and Disability Service and provides support to children and young people with disability and their families/carers. Interchange is supported by volunteers to create social and recreational opportunities through group and individual activities. Group experiences include After School Activities, School Holiday Activities and other activities as planned.

Cooking Program Assistant required to assist in cooking classes with adult students.

Activities volunteer to assist with outings and activities with the elderly.