Found 87 Counselling & Help Line volunteering opportunities in Australia

As Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, Little Dreamers works with young people who provide unpaid care for a family member with a disability, illness or addiction across eight direct support programs. We are a game changing force in the Young Carer space, developing best practice programs and changing the lives of thousands of Young Carers around Australia.

Volunteers provide support to vulnerable community members accessing Emergency Relief by conducting face to face interviews with consumers who are presenting for assistance, and help facilitate access to material goods and vouchers, and referrals to other programs and agencies.

Drive for a Difference Be a lifeline for patients and carers. Become a Wishlist shuttle driver and ensure they reach vital medical appointments. Join our friendly team and experience the satisfaction of knowing you've made someone's day easier.

We are looking for volunteers in the role of Support Worker. The role requirement is to help facilitate and engage in the group program for people whose lives have been impacted by drug and or alcohol addiction.

Have you ever wished you had a mentor, an extra adult to talk to when you were growing up? Then become a mentor, who spends an hour a week being a positive role model, listening and doing activities with a student for 1 hour each week during school hours during the school year. EdConnect Australia are seeking volunteers with general life skills to help young people in primary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

Scientology Melbourne is looking for individuals who are interested in doing full-time volunteer work. There are many different positions available, all of them exciting in their own way! For those who qualify to work with us, training will be provided for the position, no prior experience necessary.

Ever felt like you wanted to help other people experiencing difficulty but wasn't sure how to go about it? At the Church of Scientology, we get a large variety of people looking for assistance with life difficulties and we are always looking for volunteers who would like to train up as volunteer counsellors to help them.

THIS POSITION IS VOLUNTARY AND WE DO NOT OFFER STUDENT PLACEMENTS. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable members of the community and have a few hours each week to spare then this may be the role for you! Are you a good listener and communicator with a genuine interest in others? We are looking for volunteers to assist people experiencing financial and personal hardship through the provision of advocacy, information, referral and material.

Lifeline Direct are looking for remote volunteers who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Please note this is a REMOTE opportunity only. Benefits include: - Belonging to Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience

Lifeline New England are looking for local volunteers who are good listeners, empathetic, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Benefits include: - Belonging to the Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Your Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience

Lifeline Direct are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Please note this is a remote opportunity only. Benefits include: - Belonging to the Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Your Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience

Lifeline Direct are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Please note this is a remote opportunity only. Benefits include: - Belonging to Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience

Lifeline New England are looking for local Volunteer Crisis Supporters who are good listeners, empathetic, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Benefits include: - Belonging to the Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Your Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience

Do you believe in rehabilitation & re-integration? Are you non-judgemental and empathetic? Do you want to be part of the solution? Volunteer with one of Australia’s most innovative non-government Crime Prevention agencies.

Orygen Assist volunteers provide front-facing assistance to young people and their families at our Parkville drop-in, as well as administrative support for the operational running of the service.

Volunteers at Women's Information Service (WIS) are highly valued and make a difference to the lives of many women in South Australia. This volunteer role involves providing information and referrals to women who visit the purposely established safety hub 'The Haven'. We provide a comprehensive training program, mentored shifts and ongoing support. WIS is a supportive team to all of our valuable volunteers.

If you volunteer for the role of roadie you’ll have way more fun than going on the road with Midnight Oil! Our singer piano player has a bad back and needs an assistant to help set up his keyboard. Your help will also be invaluable as you participate in the singing with residents, helping them find the songs in the SingSong book.

Can you provide telephone peer support to people who are in the process of recovering from problem gambling behavior or related to others who are being impacted by someone else’s problem gambling? You will need to be Chinese speaking for this volunteer role. We urgently need more volunteers to join our program.

Have you ever wished you had a mentor, an extra adult to talk to when you were growing up? Then become a mentor, who spends an hour a week being a positive role model, listening and doing activities with a student for 1 hour each week during school hours during the school year. EdConnect Australia are seeking volunteers with general life skills to help young people in primary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

NILS Interviewer Excellent phone manner and computer skills. Data entry, collating paperwork and uploading of information to NILS – No Interest Loan Scheme app An understanding of the welfare community sector with a willingness to learn and work in a team environment. Inhouse training provided Police Check and Working with Children’s Check Required – Volunteer to obtain