Found 33 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Way Finding Volunteers help families navigate their way around the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).Everyday QCH sees more than 1000 families come through the doors and the Way Finders are often the first point of contact for worried and often hurried parents, offering a welcoming smile and a gentle guiding hand.

As an Operating Theatre Recovery volunteer, you will work closely with staff to support the post-anaesthetic care of patients by providing comfort, as well as reconnecting and regulating caregiver visits. Volunteers also support the Queensland Children’s Hospital Recovery staff by answering the phones and maintaining comfort supplies.

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment.

Provide a safe and stable living environment for a child living in out of home care for a short period of time or at least one weekend a month as a minimum

Be part of a world-first advancement in nature connection! In this quick, one-off task, provide an accountant's statement verifying that we have expended grant funds in accordance with a $56K Funding Agreement - ie. just verify 23 expenses!

Are you resourceful, a good communicator and passionate about reducing social isolation in the community? The Parents Hub supports parents caring for infants and toddlers who have additional needs. The volunteer will support the group facilitators with the weekly hosting of parent gatherings. This group aims to engage isolated families and encourage network building! Wednesdays from 9.30am-10.30am. We do ask that volunteers can commit to the role for 6 months or longer.

Are you passionate about mental health and making a positive impact in your community? Join us as a Wellbeing Volunteer in our mental health programs!

Volunteers help us to support dads, and father figures with children in early learning, primary and secondary school stages. It’s an opportunity to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of children, and the wider community.

Share your personal lived experience of a mental illness or as a carer to address stigma and educate our community on mental health and wellbeing.

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Central West NSW relies on volunteers to deliver hospitality cart goods to sick and injured children at the Dubbo Hospital. Whether it's a snack, an educational activity, something to keep them entertained or care items, we make sure no child or family member is left out! Training, induction and uniform provided. Don't miss your chance to be a part of making a positive impact on the hospital stay for children and their families in your community.

Karitane has an exciting opportunity in the Volunteer Family Connect program Shellharbour. This role would support new parents to their role as parents, support the wellbeing and development of children and bring an understanding of the challenges of parenting and support parents to find their own solutions

Parents Beyond Breakup is urgently seeking a Board Director with financial experience who is committed to the values of the organisation, & the advancement of separated parents & children’s wellbeing.

We have multiple opportunities available across various areas! -Administration & operational support -Companionship & social support -Driving & transportation -Gardening & plant care -Introductions & greetings at the centres -Hospitality (can you make great coffee, or cook a perfect snag on the barbie?) -Community engagement -Additional positions depending on your skills & expertise!

Are you an expert of your craft with a heart for social impact? Do you love the idea of improving the lives of vulnerable people through your skillset and experience? Worthy Cause is looking for experts willing to apply their industry experience in a range of industries to increase the reach and impact of our charitable work.

Making a beautiful difference in the lives of our families, our Family Ambassadors provide a vital service to the House and our families. This role is a 'sleep over' position, whereby you support our current in house families, take any after hours call from the hospital about availability of rooms for emergency incomings and meet and greet families including checking in as required.

We are looking for Volunteers in the greater city of Bendigo and Macedon Ranges to support our Home-Start Program. Home-Start is a parent support program that offers vital face-to-face and virtual support to new and vulnerable parents of children under the age of 5. Our next intake closes soon, enquire today. The program aims to reduce isolation for vulnerable families and build support networks for parents and their children within their local communities.

Talk Out Loud Australia is looking for a Board Member to join their Funding Committee. The role involves overseeing the organization's financial policies and procedures, designing accurate financial reports, and identifying income generation opportunities.

The RMHC Hospitality Cart at the Royal Darwin Hospital delivers care items to sick and injured children and their families.

ARAFMI have a holistic view of mental health and aim to provide support to the whole family. We are looking for local people to join our Board who are passionate about their community especially in the area of mental health. Board meetings occur either once per month on an afternoon 2-4pm either in person or via zoom. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***