Found 24 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Geraldton Historical Society is looking for Museum Assistant Volunteers for the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum! The museum houses an extensive collection of historical photos, research & reference material, as well as displays of Heritage lifestyle objects regarding the history of the region. A Museum Asst. would Meet and Greet visitors, guide them through the society's rooms, be able to maintain the library & the museum and open the cottage timely. On the job training will be provided.

Do you have a spare hour a week to visit 93-year-old veteran who had a long career in military aviation and even featured in Battle of Britain movie? If you like current affairs, classical music or spending time outdoor this may be the role for you.

Cork & Fork Festival showcase’s boutique wine from the Mudgee and Hunter Valley regions, locally made spirits, craft beer, food trucks, gourmet food products, bespoke items, and great music in a picturesque location next to the Parramatta River. This year it will be held on Sunday 26 May 2024 at Kissing Point Park, Putney from 10.00am – 4.00pm.

Flotsam Festival is a surf film and photography celebration on the Southern Gold Coast from 1-12 May. Marketing assistants required at various locations for 3-4 hrs per day in the festival lead-up.

Flotsam Festival is a surf film and photography celebration on the Southern Gold Coast from 1-12 May. Volunteers are required to assist with checking tickets and door entry duties and greeting guests.

Flotsam Festival is a surf film and photography celebration of the Southern Gold Coast beach lifestyle from 1-12 May. Assistants required across various locations to set up and bump out.

Cinemallunga is a non for profit organisation providing Community Cinema events, show casing feature films, with the emphasis on fun & frivolity. Audience participation is highly encouraged. The shows take place every two months & moviegoers are encouraged to dress up, and get into the spirit of the “shenanigans” that go along with the movie’s theme. From stacking chairs to exotic dancing!! There is something for everyone.

On ANZAC Day each year Legacy distributes a gift of rosemary to the public. This year St. George Sutherland region will need volunteers to help distribute rosemary sprigs and accept donations at the Southgate Shopping Centre on the Princess Highway Sylvania.

Gain valuable events experience and also be part of Woodfordia's burgeoning Folk Club that takes place the last Saturday of the month. You may even wish to sign up and try your hand at performing! This crew does all the behind the scenes work for Woodfordia's annual working bee, the Winter Warmer, for the Woodford Folk Festival Programme Launch and the two volunteer parties at the festival.

On ANZAC Day each year Legacy distributes a gift of rosemary to those participating in and watching the Dawn Service and Main March. Legacy requires volunteers to help distribute the rosemary at the CBD train stations.

Customer service and retail attendant for art gallery, required for a few hours a day and a few days each week. A knowledge of local artists would be an advantage, or ability to familiarise yourself with the local artists.

We need people who knit, crochet or sew who would like to make items for us to sell in our shop. All the proceeds support hospital initiatives. This would largely be a role that you do in your home but we will show our gratitude by making you part of the volunteer family.

It is a varied position where no two days will be the same, providing a rewarding and welcoming learning experience to the Museum through guided visits to the public. This role requires a well presented individual, with good communication and interpersonal skills. Full training and an introduction will be provided to the Museum exhibits. The Museum is open Monday to Saturday, with two guides or hosts working together. Volunteers must be vaccinated.

Activities volunteer to assist with outings and activities with the elderly. Your life experience, empathy and sensitivity will be utilised and ability to listen and promote conversation, and use your engaging personality to reduce social isolation.

If you have an interest in the Arts, you might want to consider being a Gallery Receptionist at a community arts gallery in the heart of Ellenbrook. Ellenbrook Arts need a new pool of Receptionists to help us back on our feet. This is a wonderful role for the right person who has some experience in providing awesome customer service, and who doesn't mind handling the occasional sale of artworks.

Event Planners, here is a chance to showcase your skills!! Ellenbrook Arts will be reopening on 21 June. We require Event Assistants to assist with some upcoming events. You will be setting up food and beverages, service of food and drinks, cleaning away after events, and helping out in general at events. Some lifting may be required and a service of alcohol certificate is a must.

Are you a Handyperson? Here is a chance to showcase your talent. Ellenbrook Arts, a vibrant community art gallery in the heart of Ellenbook, is back with a BANG on 21 June. We require an Installation Assistant to assist with upcoming events to handle all sizes and types of art. Prior experience with hand tools is a definite bonus. This is a hands on and rewarding role for the right candidate.

Scribblers Festival is run by a small, passionate team and we always appreciate a helping hand. The Scribblers team needs you to help spread the magic of storytelling. We’re on the lookout for Volunteers for the 2024 Scribblers offerings. It’s a great opportunity to gain work experience on a major event, connect with fellow creatives, and perhaps even meet some authors or artists!

Sort out donations to St Marys Op Shop 2 days a week. Sort through boxes in the shed and categorise and grade items. This work helps us look after people in need in our community.

The program volunteer or ‘Mover’ is a support of the teacher in the class and their role is to assist the teacher to ensure each emotion21 participant is engaged, learning and participating ensuring they access the benefits of the program i.e. developing in movement skills (e.g. physical skills), experiencing the psychological benefits of the program (e.g. the joy of movement, new friendships, and power of ‘belonging’ in a community etc.) and is being encouraged to grow in social skills.