Found 880 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Feeling that we have good social connections is vital for our health, especially as we age. It can be a great comfort to have a person to talk to who is there just for you. Volunteers in Lifeline WA’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) fill that role, reducing loneliness in our local community. If you can spare an hour or two a week, join our rewarding program.

Are you passionate about reducing loneliness and social isolation in your community? Are you new to Australia and missing your grandparents or parents? Would you like to build skills in developing a relationship with an older person, being empathetic and non-judging. Then apply to be one of our amazing volunteers! Visiting them at least once per fortnight you might play cards or games, go out for a drive or coffee, listen to music, enjoy a chat or reminisce about old times, or share interest

Would you like to create welcoming, friendly, safe and secure communities? If so, we would love you to be part of the City of Melville Neighbourhood Watch Committee. The program is run by a dynamic group of local volunteers who work together to create welcoming, friendly, safe and secure neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood Watch is a good way to start conversations in your community and build safe, strong, caring, connected and happy communities!

AnglicareSA is calling out for Volunteers who are interested in driving the vans and/or undertaking a stylist role to support customers to choose their own outfits. Thread Together is driving social and environmental change. The mobile wardrobes deliver brand new clothes to people in the community experiencing vulnerability. This program has a positive impact on many peoples lives, including those experiencing/at risk of homelessness; Aboriginal communities; refugees; survivors of dv.

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! Our Monday client numbers have increased substantially - can you help deliver their meals? *Shifts up to 2 hours *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shifts – only 1.5 - 2 hours long *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shifts – only 1.5 - 2 hours long *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shift – only 2 hours long *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive on an ad-hoc basis – No ongoing commitment required.

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".

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 Volunteer Visitors interested in spending time with individual residents or a small group of residents to give gentle hand massages and apply colour to nails. No experience is necessary, and all products are supplied. 

VA is seeking volunteers who can assist with our SWISH recreation activity being conducted in Bendigo. The role involves clients with varying vision loss and the program is designed to provide social and recreational opportunities.

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.

Would you like to help raise funds for an organisation that supports people with low vision or no vision to learn new skills, use assistive equipment, enjoy previous pastimes and live independently within the community? If so, this is the volunteer role for you.

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 ladies would enjoy chatting with you, sharing the experiences of years already lived and creating new opportunities for learning and joy.

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".

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 live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

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 live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.