Found 18 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. The association has a strong committee composed of Species Representatives for each major animal group – dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, insects, reptiles, farm animals, small mammals, native mammals and mobile educators. You have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in animal welfare outcomes and in nationally significant areas of policy review and implementation.

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. The association has a strong committee composed of Species Representatives for each major animal group – dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, insects, reptiles, farm animals, small mammals, native mammals and mobile educators. You have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in animal welfare outcomes and in nationally significant areas of policy review and implementation.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

Expressions of interest are sought for a volunteer wildlife animal welfare representative. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Expressions of interest are sought for volunteer membership to fulfil roles on a newly constituted Animal Ethics Committee at Monash University in Clayton, Victoria. We are looking for veterinarians and individuals with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Burwood, Victoria.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Geelong, Victoria.

Our Ten Pin Bowling program has over 100 registered athletes and approximately 80-90 bowl regularly at our monthly bowling sessions. Our bowling program currently runs on the last Sunday morning of each month, in Forest Hill. We are looking for Lane Managers to work on an assigned lane and support and direct athletes when bowling.

Looking for a role supporting clients closely while engaging in outdoor activities? Join us as a Support Worker! Whether you're a retiree or adventure enthusiast, we welcome you to be an Adventure Buddy on our kayaking tours, ensuring everyone's safety and enjoyment every Saturday and some Fridays.

Are you looking for a role that will take you outdoors while focusing on community engagement? Whether you’re a retiree that loves supporting their community, an adventurous minded, a kayaking or bushwalking enthusiast, or someone who just loves meeting new people, come join our team! Each Saturday (some Fridays), our active community of nature lovers come together to go on a tour or kayaking. As an Adventure Buddy, you play a key role to ensure everyone is included, safe & having fun.

The Policy Writer is member of the SOWFI Governance and Policy Sub-Committee. The position works together with the Sub-Committee and the Board Secretary to support the preparation of both internal and public facing documents, including organisational policies, public facing position statements, responses to government inquiries, and other documents which advocate for the conservation, rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife in line with SOWFI’s objectives.

This is an important administrative role to support our Board Members. We are seeking expressions of interest from people with good time management, experienced in administrative roles and keen to support the leadership team of Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) and our wildlife. This role could be 3-5 hours a week.

The volunteers assist riders with leading horses or walking along side riders/horses during their classes. All classes are designed and controlled by our qualified coach. Full training and inductions are provided to all volunteers. #Disability #Animals #YouthVol#Sport #EventVolunteering #1Hour #horses

Happy Paws Happy Hearts is looking for driven, caring and capable volunteers to join our team of passionate change-makers at our new Mackay campus. Get the best of both worlds by spending time with shelter animals and making our program participants smile!

K9 Rescue is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our organisation as a volunteer with a strong background in finance or accounting, particularly within the charity sector.

Peel Group Riding for the Disabled trading as Peel Horse Power are a not-for-profit organisation, who offer lessons to clients with disabilities. Volunteers can always find a job that suits them, working with horses / clients / paperwork / cleaning / jobs around the farm. We are always in need of bookkeepers, grant writers and so many more jobs. All just 5 minutes from suburbia.

Do you love to fish? Fishability is looking for volunteers who love fishing and who enjoy helping others to develop independence and experience the excitement of catching a fish. Experience with fishing is not necessary, but all volunteers must have a positive and empathetic nature. Great volunteer opportunity for a retired person. Commitment is required. May not be suitable for job seekers.

Do you have a love for the outdoors, particularly fishing or boating, but more importantly do you enjoy assisting others to participate in the community? Fishability are looking for volunteers to help people with special needs / disabilities experience the joy of catching a fish! The program runs every Friday morning from 9:30am to 11:30 at Emu Point. We are looking for females too, our only female volunteer feels out numbered.