Found 10 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you want to live in a world where all people are equal and valued? If you answered ‘yes’, then consider making a difference as a citizen advocate.

The Department for Child Protection Volunteer Driver would transport children and young people to and from family contact, appointments and may also assist with learner driver training. Some out of hours, long distance and overnight travel may be required.

Want to make a difference in the life of a young person? 1-2 hours a week is all it takes! The Merri-bek TAC L2P Program assists young learner drivers (aged between 16-21) who have no access to a supervising driver or vehicle, to gain the driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence. Volunteer mentors support young people to gain supervised driving experience in an L2P car - no cost to young people or volunteers. Volunteers undertake comprehensive VicRoads training.

According to Foodbank 3.7 million households in Australia experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months. That’s more than the number of households in Sydney and Melbourne combined. We need a Van driver to collect rescued food items from supermarkets and drop off to Boronia.

Women and Mentoring (WAM) are seeking volunteer mentors for our Young Women's Program. The WAM Young Women’s Program assists young women, gender diverse and trans people aged 12-24, who are identified as at risk or who are in the early stages of contact with the criminal justice system. The program acts as both a preventative and early intervention approach for vulnerable young women living in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsula and Kingston communities.

WAM are looking for more volunteers! Women and Mentoring WAM support women, trans and gender diverse people who have justice system involvement. We are looking for women who are committed to 12 months or more and with availability during the day to meet a woman to support her in her community. Volunteers will be matched with women across the metro region, including Frankston and in both the Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat areas.

---- We're on the hunt for some likeminded and eager voluteer to join our team of volunteers to run the Op Shop. No experience required; we can show you the ropes! Everything from sorting the varied donations, pricing and steaming the gorgeous garments, through to researching designers, artists and the unique pieces that we're blessed to receive Come and join us! We're Centrelink approved and looking for help Monday through to Sunday

The role is supporting parents, grandparents, and significant others in a child's life to navigate the Child Safety system. FIN Townsville offers free independent support to all families involved in Child Safety to ensure the safety of children is paramount, and families are appropriately supported. FIN is a self-funded, parent-led, volunteer organisation. #child safety #family support #compassion #counseling

If you want to upskill help out your local community then Aussie Veterans Op Shop can provide you with the training and an opportunity to meet new people in their busy premises.

Yaandina Roebourne Aged Services are seeking volunteers with a genuine desire and interest in working with aged, disabled and individuals detoxing. Volunteers would be involved in providing social support for clients in the community, providing personal care and assisting with interaction and transport for group activities.