Found 252 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Approved volunteers agree to provide mentoring and friendship to a young person between the ages of 7 and 17. They commit to spending quality time with a carefully selected young person from a vulnerable or disadvantaged background for approximately 2 hours per fortnight for a period of 12 months. You will not be sitting in an office all day but going out to meet mentees.

Youth worker needed to support the Nighhoops basketball program at PCYC Carnarvon. As WA's leading youth organisation, PCYC offers recreational activities, diversionary programs and alternative education to help children and young people reach their potential! We’re proud to have Centres from Albany to Broome and many in-between, partnering with the Police to serve the community.

Youth worker needed to support the boys drop in program at Carnarvon PCYC. As WA's leading youth organisation, PCYC offers recreational activities, diversionary programs and alternative education to help children and young people reach their potential! We’re proud to have Centres from Albany to Broome and many in-between, partnering with the Police to serve the community.

Are you resourceful, a good communicator and passionate about reducing social isolation in the community? The Parents Hub supports parents caring for infants and toddlers who have additional needs. Help support the group facilitators with the weekly hosting of parent gatherings. This group engages isolated families and encourages network building! Wednesdays from 9.30am-10.30am.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Volunteer Tutor Scheme is a program that helps migrants and refugees who are unable to attend AMEP English classes, with one on one lessons for 1 hour per week. Anyone can become a volunteer tutor, even if you’re not a native English speaker. All you need is confidence in English, access to transport and the desire to help others learn. You will be helping people to access basic services and connect with the community, thereby having a huge impact on their ability to settle in Australia.

Vinnies Wagga is looking for young people aged between 16 – 35 years old who are enthusiastic, compassionate, and care about social justice to join their youth conference, St Sebs. St Seb’s is seeking new volunteers who have a genuine desire to help people experiencing poverty and disadvantage. If you want to gain experience, share your knowledge, and use your leadership skills to drive change then St Sebs would love to hear from you!!

The Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society. St Vincents de Paul require a Senior Leader Youth Programs. Senior Leaders work closely with Vinnies Youth staff members, ensuring the Society’s vision, values and policies are implemented correctly within the Youth Program. #YouthVol #Values #Leader #18+ #youth programs

The Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society. St Vincents de Paul require a Senior Leader Youth Programs. Senior Leaders work closely with Vinnies Youth staff members, ensuring the Society’s vision, values and policies are implemented correctly within the Youth Program. #YouthVol #Values #Leader #Youth Programs

As a Camp Leader at The Portsea Camp, you'll form lasting connections with campers, guiding them from morning to night through adventures and activities. Foster unforgettable memories and friendships while providing support and leadership in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Karitane has an exciting opportunity in the Volunteer Family Connect program Shellharbour. This role would support new parents to their role as parents, support the wellbeing and development of children and bring an understanding of the challenges of parenting and support parents to find their own solutions

Activities Assistant - Homework Help Lavington. To liaise and support the multicultural community in meaningful activities by strengthening their skills for school.

Do you have an hour every week to support a child in primary school and make a difference? Then join our growing nationwide community of school volunteers and you'll provide life-changing mentoring that transforms the lives of young people who need help the most. No experience necessary, Training provided.