Found 247 volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is a Federal Government initiative established to promote links between people living in an aged care facility and their local community. The aim of the scheme is to improve residents quality of life for those who have limited family, cultural and social contact and may be at risk of social isolation.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a real difference in the lives of seniors by regularly visiting at an aged care community at Kenmore Hills. In this particular role, a small group of 2 or 3 older men would enjoy chatting with you, sharing the experiences of years already lived and creating new opportunities for learning and joy.

Buongiorno! We are looking for friendly people who are interested in enhancing the lives of people living in aged care by connecting them to their cultural communities. In this particular opportunity, an older lady would enjoy conversation with you in her first language, Italian.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in residential aged care in Fortitude Valley. In this particular role, a lady who grew up in former Yugoslavia would enjoy reminiscing in her first language and sharing a tea or coffee with you.

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with dementia, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with dementia, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people is rewarding, and can have a positive impact on your health and happiness, too.

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by visiting socially. In this particular role, an intelligent and gracious lady living in aged care in Chermside is looking for a mature-minded volunteer to share discussions around any of the topics that enrich her life: crime novels, psychology, science, classical music, cats, and travel.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting someone living in residential aged care in Chermside. In this particular role, an older gent would enjoy chatting about many varied topics. There is an option to include other men in small group chats and share the treasure of their memories and experiences from their working lives.

If you are looking for a volunteer role that brings mutual joy and fits in with your schedule? Would you like to make a difference in someone else's life? To reduce loneliness in the community by connecting with an older person through friendship? A lady in an Aged Care Home in Coburg is looking for someone who she can have a good conversation with in TURKISH.

We believe that everyone deserves a friend, and volunteer visitors play a vital role in reducing loneliness while bringing a smile and companionship to older people in the community. If you are looking for a volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person, reduces loneliness in our community, brings mutual joy and is flexible - this is a role for you.

Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants.

Male/Female Volunteers to visit residents in an Aged Care Facility in Penrith Area for social support and friendship on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Are you a person who enjoys variety and a chat along the way? Our Laundry staff need your assistance! Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking volunteers who can lessen the social isolation some residents feel in aged care, by delivering laundered clothing and having a chat with the residents. The role may also involve labelling clothing, but there is no sewing involved!

Are you a sociable person who enjoys talking and listening to to others? For this volunteering you will need to be understanding of elderly people's needs and limits. You will need to be as reliable as possible. You will need to be willing to contact the ACVVS Co-ordinator to report every quarter and when you need support.

You need to be sociable, enjoy talking and listening and be understanding of elderly people's needs and limits. You will need to be as reliable as possible. You will need to be keep in contact with the ACVVS co-ordinator to report, and if you need support.

Are you a sociable person who enjoys talking and listening to others? For this volunteering you will need to be understanding of elderly people's needs and limits. You will need to be as reliable as possible. You will need to be willing to contact the ACVVS Co-ordinator to report every quarter and when you need support.

Are you a sociable person who enjoys talking and listening to to others? For this volunteering you will need to be understanding of elderly people's needs and limits. You will need to be as reliable as possible. You will need to be willing to contact the ACVVS Co-ordinator to report every quarter and when you need support.

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can improve someone's quality of life?