Found 24 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

Freedom Solutions delivers various services to our clients. Our Freedom Wheels program in particular focuses on creating customised bikes for individuals living with a disability. Sometimes the client cannot take the bike home themselves and needs it delivered. If you would enjoy the special task of delivering a bike to an excited client, then this maybe the role for you!

The Inala Multicultural Festival is a FREE one-day-only event, available to families in our local community and surrounding areas. It combines multicultural performances, rides, great food and diverse stalls. We are looking for a team of amazing volunteers to assist with the set-up/down and running of this exciting event in the Inala community! We would love for you to be part of the event.

The Department for Child Protection Volunteer Driver would transport children and young people to and from family contact, appointments and may also assist with learner driver training. Some out of hours, long distance and overnight travel may be required.

Do you want to make a real, practical difference, supporting people who are facing many challenges? Volunteering in this role will enable more families of Kids First to access our therapeutic services safely and affordably, and in a supportive and comfortable environment. Lots of training and support will be offered in this important NEW volunteer program!

CoastAbility Limited (formerly Wheeling and Able Central Coast Branch) is a non-profit organisation on the Central Coast of NSW proudly assisting local children and young people from birth to 25 years with a physical disability. We need qualified volunteers to drive a 22-seater wheelchair accessible bus during school hours. Students with physical disabilities, under the direct supervision of staff, are transported to off-site educational programs. Operation of loading hoist is involved. ***T

Gig Buddies Central Coast seeks volunteers who can provide mateship to an adult with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism. We are looking for a male buddy based within Hamlyn Terrace area in their early 30s. ***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. ***

Gig Buddies Central Coast seeks volunteers who can provide mateship to an adult with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism. We are looking for a female buddy based within Halekulani area aged 30-40 years. ***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. ***

According to Foodbank 3.7 million households in Australia experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months. That’s more than the number of households in Sydney and Melbourne combined. We need a Van driver to collect rescued food items from supermarkets and drop off to Boronia.

Road2Work Volunteer Driving Supervisors assist people living with disability and looking for work, to gain their Probationary Licence to increase their employability, enrich their everyday lives and open up their opportunities. Road2Work volunteers will use a Maxima car to assist our customers to add to their required log book hours and helping them achieving this goal.

Come along to our Play and Learn Playgroup at Moorditj Kulungar Kwinana. This session provides learning through play opportunities and a safe space for children and families to connect. The Playgroup is for children aged 0 – 4 years led by our Aboriginal Resource Worker, we provide opportunities for Aboriginal families who visit us to learn about the first 3 years of a child’s life and prepare them for school.

emotion21 is a program of the Inclusion Foundation, that provides Australian-first innovative dance and fitness programs for children and young adults with Down syndrome. The benefits of the program are wide-ranging and include health, exercise, social and self-esteem for participants. The Mover supports the dance class teacher to ensure each participant is engaged, learning and receiving valuable and personalised feedback, and can access the full benefits of the program.

---- We're on the hunt for some likeminded and eager voluteer to join our team of volunteers to run the Op Shop. No experience required; we can show you the ropes! Everything from sorting the varied donations, pricing and steaming the gorgeous garments, through to researching designers, artists and the unique pieces that we're blessed to receive Come and join us! We're Centrelink approved and looking for help Monday through to Sunday

The Volunteer Driver is responsible for the transportation of Beyond Blindness Members to various services offered by the organisation including social groups, bus trips and occasional medical/shopping trips and can include one-on-one social time. Volunteers are welcomed as part of the small team in the southern area. All volunteers are given training to assist blind persons. The Volunteer Driver will be required to use their own vehicle which will need to have comprehensive insurance.

Do you love the open road? Do you love to meet new people and want to stay active and engaged in your community? Guide Dogs Tasmania is looking for volunteers that would like to be a part of their collection dog program. Each year significant funds are raised through the collection program that support vital services for Tasmanians who are living with low vision, disability and Illness.

Driving children with disabilities between various Mandurah schools and the Fairbridge Centre.

Have you been told you have a good speaking voice for radio? Want to get involved in radio but don’t know where to start? Keen to give back to your local community in a meaningful way? The Vision Australia Radio Network provide news and information services to blind, low vision and other communities with print disabilities across Victoria, Southern New South Wales, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin.Join a dedicated team of radio volunteers in Geelong and learn how to read and present programs.

Community Visitors uphold the Human Rights of people living in supported care. They visit accommodation facilities and monitor and report on the adequacy of services provided. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are able to visit during day-time hours or late afternoons and who can make a commitment of two years. Training will be provided to support you in the role.

Join a team of dedicated Volunteer drivers in the Mount Barker/Adelaide Hills/Fleurieu Peninsula area. Work only the hours you have available. Meet with like minded people. Help people less fortunate and in need.

TransitCare is an innovative not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting our clients to remain active in the community and live independently in their own homes. We achieve this through the provision of shared pre-booked transport and social support programs for people with disabilities; and older members of our community. TransitCare require an Administration Assistant to assist with answering calls and arranging drivers to do pick ups and conduct basic office tasks. #Admin #YouthVo