Found 64 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

As an Event Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering face-to-face events and virtual/hybrid events. In this role, you will be responsible for the ideation, development, and execution of a broad range of client and staff events, and you will also deliver these events.

Would you like to volunteer your time supporting newcomer families settling in the community? Do you speak a community language such Arabic, Dari and or Farsi?

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Starting a Walking Group is a great way to be social and stay active – and we’ll support you all the way! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking volunteers to start and lead walking groups in their neighbourhood. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

We are looking for Arabic or Rohingya speaking volunteers to provide language support to adult migrants and refugees attending our monthly Women’s Group in Zillmere. Volunteers play an important role in creating welcome, inclusion and belonging.

Are you sporty or enjoy exercising? Like to be part of fun games and activities? Do you like to read the local news and discuss your views? Are you a fun, enthusiastic and friendly person? Join Vision Australia's fun-filled weekly recreation group to assist older people who are blind or have low vision to socialise and participate in activities such as art, craft, games, discussion groups, quizzes, gentle chair exercise and outings.

Are you crafty or arty? Like to be part of fun games and activities? Do you like to read the local news and discuss your views? Are you a fun, enthusiastic and friendly person? Join Vision Australia's fun-filled weekly recreation group to assist older people who are blind or have low vision to socialise and participate in activities such as art, craft, games, discussion groups, quizzes, gentle exercise and outings.

Volunteer opportunities available with the Darebin Intercultural Centre! The Darebin English Pronunciation Program supports adults who have English as a second language, to focus on improving their communication and pronunciation. Participants work with a volunteer teacher one-on-one, enabling them to practice with language that is relevant to their lives and at an appropriate level.

Are you creative? Do you have a passion for arts & crafts? Share your love of arts and crafts with residents at HammondCare Aged Care Home in Waratah. Show off your creative and artistic skills as you assist people to create their own pieces.

Do you enjoy running a quiz? Share your skills with people living with dementia who are frail and elderly at our residential aged care home in Waratah. Can you help bring some joy and fun to the elderly residents?

Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time in the sunshine as you walk alongside elderly residents from HammondCare aged care home in Miranda. You'll be helping people to maintain their mobility as well as their healthy wellbeing and confidence as you take in the sights of the broader grounds and coffee shop. No fitness level required as this is a social outing with light paced exercise.

SisterWorks is a partner of UN Women, to deliver UN Women’ Second Chance Education pilot project in Australia. SisterWorks provides training programs to the most vulnerable women with little English of refugee and migrant backgrounds. As a Sewing Teacher, you will be working in the SisterWorks design lab, empowering women by coordinating their sewing classes and teaching new skills.

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of the Springfield Central community to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing and social connections? Orion Springfield Central are looking to start a FREE walking group for their community, but they need your help! Become a volunteer Walk Organiser and be part of something special - the first Heart Foundation Walking group at Orion Springfield Central.

We are needing volunteers for the Tasmanian State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, to be held at the Tailrace Centre. No experience necessary, just a whole lot of fun, meeting amazing people in a unique environment. This is a very diverse and inclusive event for all ages. We need you for registration table, time keeping, and general customer service.

Would you like to meet new people & take an active role in helping your community members to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing & social connections? An established walking group is looking for you! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking a volunteer to lead the Westfield North Lakes Shopping Centre Walking Group, Wednesdays from 7am, ending with an optional coffee & chat. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

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.

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Heart Foundation Walking is seeking a volunteer/s to lead a walking groups in collaboration with the Exercise Collaborative (Exercise Physiology clinic). Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from both the Heart Foundation and the ExCo.

Do you have a free hour per week to make a positive difference in a refugee family’s life? Would you like to welcome newly arrived refugees by helping them learn English and settle in to the Brisbane community? Vinnies QLD's Volunteer Refugee Tutoring and Community Support (VoRTCS) program provides in-home tutoring support to refugee families in Brisbane. Just an hour volunteering per week can make a huge difference in making people from refugee backgrounds feel welcome in the community.

Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time in the sunshine as you stroll around our Aged Care Home Gardens at Cardiff, walking alongside elderly residents living with dementia. You'll be helping people to maintain their mobility as well as their healthy wellbeing.

Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time in the sunshine as you stroll around our Aged Care Home Gardens at Waratah, walking alongside elderly residents living with dementia. You'll be helping people to maintain their mobility as well as their healthy wellbeing.