Found 480 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

Provide Psychological First Aid to individuals and communities affected by Emergency and disaster events. Provide a listening ear and compassionate care to assist them to recover from the trauma they have been though.

You do not need to have horse experience to volunteer at APRDA but you could pick up some horse experience by volunteering with us. We are seeking people to assist us with our horse based activities. A great opportunity to help a great cause and get some exercise. A level of fitness is essential as you can be required to stand and walk for up to 1 hour in lessons. Each rider has a volunteer leading their horse and most will have at least one side walker in support. (C)

Maintenance Workers are responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and premises as well as ensuring facilities are tidy and functional. Ideally you would have some experience or sound handyman skills. The role can require a level of physical stamina from time to time, so you need to possess manual dexterity. You will join a team of dedicated volunteers who provide companionship and a happy team environment. This is a very rewarding role, in a beautiful and peaceful setting. (C)

‘I always find I get more out of it than what I give’ Our Client Care Volunteers visit clients and their families in their homes, providing companionship, support and assistance in practical matters. This may include taking someone to the shops, driving to the beach or sitting and chatting over a cuppa. You'll listen to people's life stories. By giving your time and being with your client and their carers, you'll be supporting them to live well and to die well.

Volunteers are needed during weekend hours to host fun activities for our residents.

The Volunteers primary role is to assist the participants to ride a wave! Each participant has a different disability which can either be physical, intellectual or both. Disabled Surfers Association - SA Branch assist them to enjoy the experience of surfing & ensure they stay safe & injury free in the process. A surfing background is an advantage for volunteers but not essential. However you need to be a physically fit, aged 17+ & be comfortable in the water for periods of up to 2 hours.

Share your passion for music as you play the Keyboard for elderly residents at HammondCare Darlinghurst, Residential Aged Care Home. We have an on site keyboard and are seeking someone to share some popular music of the 1970's and hymns over a weekday lunch visit. You will bring some joy and fun to everyone's day.

We are seeking football enthusiasts to assist in running a friendly Footy tipping competition between the residents of HammondCare Darlinghurst. The focus will be on the Australian NRL teams and we hope to have passionate fans to come in and share their love of the game with our residents who follow the NRL.

Vinnies Support Centres are client-centred support and referral services operated by the St Vincent de Paul Society. They offer face-to-face support to those in the community who require financial, food or material assistance. Volunteering is a great way to interact with like-minded people and build friendships. Feel satisfied knowing you are working for an organisation that makes a difference for those in need.

We are trying to recruit more volunteers to participate in our hot meal deliveries to homeless people. We are trying to find people who are available on various mornings and afternoons as we are now making weekday deliveries.

This is all about becoming a crucial part of your community. You will join a team of legends who strengthen the resilience of their hometowns. They show up, stay calm, and support each other.

Help create a world where quality and affordable healthcare and education are available to everyone, everywhere. As a Sponsorship Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing vital resources and forming strategic alliances that will directly impact our ability to deliver essential healthcare services to those in need.

A Walk in the Park Geelong is a community fundraising event to support people living with Parkinson's. We need your support: As a volunteer you will work alongside others in a fun and vibrant environment with an enthusiastic group of committed Volunteers and supports all aspects of the event. A role will be allocated for you.

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.

Looking for a fun day out supporting a great cause?! The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Foundation is looking for 50-50 Charity volunteers to sell raffle tickets at the Doomben Race Course.

Do you have a dog who loves people, enjoys pats and cuddles, and can sit with an adult or older person in need of some love and attention for up to an hour, with you by their side? Do you have free time on your hands, and would love to see your dog sharing the love, at the same time you're looking for a way to spend more meaningful time with your doggo, and grow closer as a result? Well look no further! If this sounds like you, please get in touch and I'd love to chat with you some more.