Found 19 volunteering opportunities in Australia

The mission of Diverse Voices is to provide an anonymous peer support telephone, web chat and referral service that listens to and supports the diverse voices that make up the community; aiming to make useful referrals, improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of those who contact us with unconditional positive regard.

The 'Happiest Place in Town" The People Place is seeking two Board Members to provide guidance and important feedback to the board.

provide emergency relief support to clients experiencing hardship

We are looking for an Emergency Relief (ER) volunteer who is non-judgmental and can commit to attending every Monday. Our ER Volunteers deliver a responsive and appropriate service providing equitable access to all members of the community. Suits volunteers who have had experience with interviewing and can display an understanding and empathy to members of the community who need assistance. Basic computer skills essential.

Volunteer to change lives. Yours included. ~ This volunteer opportunity will help to assist the Community Support Worker in the running of the Agnes Water Youth Forum. #UnitingCareQLD

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.

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.

Griefline is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people who are experiencing grief, loss, loneliness and isolation on a national level. We offer a compassionate space where people can express and explore their experiences without being judged. We provide this service through our toll-free helpline, booked support calls, online forums, support groups, self-care information, education, resources, and training programs.

Lifeline Central West is looking for people to answer calls on our 13 11 14 Crisis Support Service. An opportunity to make a differance in the community, use your existing life experiences to support those callers in crisis.

The Emergency Relief (ER) Volunteer assists clients who are experiencing financial hardship through the provision of food parcels, food voucher, petrol voucher and PBS (chemist) prescriptions. The ER Volunteer is required to meet with clients through scheduled appointments, which are held weekly from Monday – Thursday. Administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and tidying up of ER room may also be undertaken by the ER volunteer when not meeting with clients.

We are currently seeking client intake officer to join our team and support the community to access free legal advice.

Can you spare 3 hours per week. Come and volunteer at the Pantry and the Wardrobe – a community based retail environment where the community feels at home. We have an op shop, a pantry area and also pack food parcels for those in need.

Would you like to volunteer from the comfort of your own home? if so, this could be the perfect position for you. The Telecross Program supports the wellbeing of older Australian’s who are isolated and at risk of accident or illness that may go unnoticed.

Oversee the coordination of activities, programs and development which fulfills the purpose of Ascension Connection -"to provide a welcoming, inclusive and safe space to serve and connect people experiencing hardship in our community".

Are you a JP? Are you community minded? Volunteering on a community JP Desk is a great way to make a difference in your community with a free service. Operating once a month, you will be based at Beechboro Library. This is a initiative available to all people of the community.

Customer service role - Volunteers are needed to work as team members providing free, confidential, impartial information and referral services to any person or family. The role involves connecting people with information and services to help them make independent and informed decisions, in addition to making bookings etc; for our solicitor legal services. This position may not be suitable for job-seekers as long term commitment is required. It is suggested suitable for ages 60 and over.

The Redland Community Centre needs casual Emergency Relief (ER) Volunteers to join their team to assist in providing support to people experiencing a crisis. Casual ER Volunteers will assist by covering holidays and other leave.

Volunteer Mentor assists vulnerable women at risk of offending or those who have been charged with a criminal offence, to navigate the complex justice system, reduce reoffending, and build social connections through matching them with a screened and trained volunteer mentor.

Community Visitor volunteers perform a monitoring and reporting role. They visit public mental health facilities in pairs and enquire into the safety and wellbeing of patients.