Found 2972 volunteering opportunities in Australia

To bring joy and social connection to an older Portuguese speaking lady by visiting in her residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you.

To bring joy and social connection to an older person by visiting in their residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. It is advised that you complete some online dementia training provided by us although not mandatory.

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people to live their best lives. Help older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

Do you have a love for fishing and can help others to fish? Fishability is looking for volunteers who would like to share their skills helping people with disability to participate in fishing at various locations.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

We have a lovely older lady living in the Northern suburbs who is looking for a friend. She is a talented musician and enjoys playing cards and talking about travel. She is also interested in playing Bridge. If you think you might be able to spare some time once a week to connect with her and keep her company, please contact us.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly volunteer visitors to spend time with people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

We are seeking a mentor! At genU we facilitate a Leadership Group to give voice to our clients living with disabilities. The group provides an opportunity for clients, to express their experiences, feedback, ideas, challenges and concerns about services and business practices. A volunteer is required to help upskill and mentor clients to participate in the group.

Seeking a female volunteer to forge a connection with a woman in her 60's currently living in Torquay.

Provide social support and companionship to a male in his 90's in Hamlyn Heights. You will help to ease feelings her feelings of social isolation and brighten their day!

We have a male client in Ormond who loves to chat about ideas, books, music and national and international affairs. Our Client is well read and loves listening to music, and he would love to spend an hour a fortnight with a volunteer with whom he can chat over a coffee or a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond, please express interest below!!

Currently we have a male client in Caulfield North who has many interests including gardening, walking around gardens, playing chess, pottery work, and chatting about his life. Our client would enjoy the company of a caring, reliable and empathetic volunteer with good communication skills and an ability to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits.

Country hope will require around 35-40 Volunteers. "Convoy for kids" major event held on the 30th Sept 2018 The convoy for Kids will commence at 7am with a BBQ breakfast at Barnawartha, moving along towards the Albury Show Grounds. The Albury Shown grounds event will feature, pony rides, art & craft activities, photo booth, Car and truck display. Volunteers are required from 7am till 4-00pm for a range of roles on the day. parking attendants, runners, pony ride assistants, canteen assistants.

Become a weekly volunteer visitor with Ken - a lonely, isolated, 90 year old man living in Southbank. Ken likes to chat about life, rugby league and gardening!

The role of the volunteer is to help older people and people living with disabilities stay connected in the community.

To ensure the safe and comfortable transport of clients situated in the local government area to various destinations such as: doctors’ appointments, hospital/medical appointments, aged day care, social outings, shopping etc. using a community transport vehicle. Drivers will be required to make trips to other parts of the region outside of the local area including Wagga, Albury, Shepparton, Bendigo and Melbourne.