Found 142 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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 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.

We seek happy, friendly volunteers to assist in delivery of tea/coffee to patients in the Day Infusion Centre, concierge work, collecting and collating Theatre packs and some filing. No computer work.

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

Are you super organised, enjoy managing awesome teams, technologically savvy and great with people? Support people in your community by leading a positive, inclusive and engaging volunteer team!

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

We are in need of an experienced and competent driver of our little van "The Moving Wardrobe" to take clothes out to the homeless during the day and also at nights. If you have a few hours to spare perhaps you will consider becoming one of our team to help out.

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a primary school who is at risk of disengaging in education. This opportunity is for people who can commit at least until the end of the school year and not for people looking for full time employment.

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.

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a Special school who is in need of extra support? This is a commitment to the end of the school year, commencing in Term 1, 2024.

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a primary school who is at risk of disengaging in education? This is a 12 month commitment and not for people looking for full time employment.

Diabetes Victoria is holding a diabetes education event for the Vietnamese community on May 28, and looking for Vietnamese speaking volunteers to provide in-language support to attendees. We have 4 volunteer roles available. Responsibilities include assisting with promotion prior to the event, set-up/ pack-down of the event, supporting attendees on the day, and ensuring the event goes smoothly.

We are looking for passionate volunteers who would like to mentor students at primary and/or secondary schools. Volunteers should have good communication and life skills, a desire to make a difference to young peoples education and an ability to work within a school environment with a professional approach.

Would you like to volunteer and make a difference? Volunteer for Fred's Van at Salisbury and help provide an evening meal to those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness and are marginalised in the community. This service operates on Sunday afternoon/evening, volunteer teams work once a month

Joining a dynamic, committed and strongly established volunteer team you will be contributing towards Victoria's leading private and not-for-profit hospital. Not only will you be adding to the care of patients, you'll be supported by a team where you are valued and listened to. Epworth HealthCare is recruiting a number of Volunteer Drivers to provide safe and comfortable transport for patients to and from their renal dialysis appointments.

Would you like to help adult migrants and refugees learn English and become a part of your community?