Found 18 Companionship & Social Support 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

Soccer Coach needed! The role of a Coach is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for an aspiring athlete. To encourage, support and educate children on all aspects of the game including but not limited to skills, sportsmanship, emotional wellbeing, and fairness. Job Requirements - Must be 16 years and Over!

Do you live near Willetton WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

Do you live near Rockingham WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

Do you live near Bacchus Marsh Victoria and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

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!

We are looking for volunteers in the role of Overnight support workers, for our new womens facility. The role requirement is to sleep overnight, be oncall to support and oversee the women during the evening and overnight and stay on the premises until the day staff arrive.

Would you like to share your skills and knowledge of an activity, hobby or interest. Assist with the facilitation of group programs and activites with participants whose lives have been impacted by drug and or alcohol addiction.

Share your skills and knowledge of any activity or interest, and assist with the facilitation of group programs and mentoring, with those whose lives have been impacted by drugs or alcohol addiction.

We are looking for volunteers in the role of Support Worker. The role requirement is to help facilitate and engage in the group program for people whose lives have been impacted by drug and or alcohol addiction.

Cooinda Aged Care Gympie is looking for vibrant and joyful people to assist their Creative Lifestyle team to engage with the residents. You do not have to be an artist or musician, just someone who wants to help people have fun and engagement whilst undertaking creative activities, board games or just being a companion.

Join us in our mission to create safe havens for children and families to flourish! Together, we support parents in bringing order and harmony to their households, ensuring that every family receives the assistance they need to overcome challenges and build a nurturing environment for their children.

Would you like to learn about or develop your Radio presentation skills and present your own Program? We can help at Triple Y Grovely. Whether you are an absolute beginner or experienced we will assist you to develop your Radio presentation skills. This is a perfect role for you to develop your radio presentation skills. Come join us!”

It’s a new year, use your skills and talents for good and dive into an opportunity to share your passion for community service and meet new people. Join Able Australia as a Volunteer Driver and make a difference in the Jimboomba community by providing a much needed and vital service.