Found 27 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

  1. Children's Hospital Way Finder

    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.

    Id:210481
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    South Brisbane QLD
  2. Children's Hospital Operating Theatre Support (Recovery)

    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.

    Id:204522
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    South Brisbane QLD
  3. Children's Hospital Operating Theatre Support (Holding Bay)

    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.

    Id:204515
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    South Brisbane QLD
  4. Children's Hospital Play Lead

    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.

    Id:204037
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    South Brisbane QLD
  5. Laundry Pod Volunteer

    Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

    Id:212917
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Bendigo VIC
  6. Become a Nurture Carer to benefit women across Australia  

    Are you a woman residing independently in metro, regional, or rural NSW and aged over 50? Do you have a spare room available in your home or secure space on your property? Can you provide support to another woman, possibly with children or a pet, in need of a safe place for a short period? If so, you may qualify to become a registered Nurture Carer with The Equanimity Project

    Id:209481
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  7. Housekeeping: Domestic Gods & Goddesses

    Making a beautiful difference in the lives of our families, our domestic god and goddesses keep our home clean and tidy for our families, whether that be our communal spaces or our family rooms.

    Id:168881
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Orange NSW
  8. SCHS - Family & Child Hub Volunteer

    The Family & Child Hub is suite of child and family health and wellbeing services, all located under one roof. The services are both internal and external to SCHS and together have a ‘no wrong door’ approach to navigating the individual health and wellbeing pathways of families and children. The Family & Child Hub specifically focuses on the Social Determinants of Health, ensuring health equity.

    Id:202401
    Family Services
    Regular - less than 6 months
    Mildura VIC
  9. Community Centre Assistant

    Want to build a sense of community, and advocate for vulnerable people? Contribute to our Drop-in Centre's goal of providing aid on the journey towards stability and self-sufficiency. Help create a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness. Play a vital role in ensuring that they feel welcomed, valued, and empowered during their time at the Centre.

    Id:206101
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Ballarat VIC, Blampied VIC, Brown Hill VIC, Delacombe VIC, Wendouree VIC
  10. Laundry Pod Volunteer

    Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

    Id:209282
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Barney Point QLD, Callemondah QLD, Clinton QLD, Gladstone QLD, Kin Kora QLD, South Gladstone QLD, Toolooa QLD, West Gladstone QLD
  11. Laundry Pod Volunteer

    Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

    Id:212073
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Andergrove QLD, Bakers Creek QLD, East Mackay QLD, Farleigh QLD, Mackay QLD, Ooralea QLD, Paget QLD, Richmond QLD
  12. Social Group Support role

    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.

    Id:209843
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Mooroolbark VIC
  13. Laundry Pod Volunteer

    Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

    Id:192648
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Maleny QLD, Sunshine Coast Mc QLD, Bald Knob QLD, Balmoral Ridge QLD, North Maleny QLD, Reesville QLD, Wootha QLD
  14. Play & Support Group Volunteer (NurtureGroup) – Willetton WA

    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

    Id:210042
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  15. Play & Support Group Volunteer (NurtureGroup) – Rockingham WA

    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

    Id:210041
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  16. Laundry Van Volunteer

    Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

    Id:211201
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Carramar NSW, Chester Hill NSW, Haberfield NSW, Summer Hill NSW, Villawood NSW, Fairfield NSW, Ashfield NSW, Burwood NSW
  17. Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West Hospitality Cart - Dubbo Hospital

    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.

    Id:211008
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Dubbo NSW
  18. Food Rescue Assistant to our Food Rescue Driver

    OzHarvest, Australia's leading food rescue organisation, requires the services of a Volunteer Food Rescue Assistant, to assist our Van Driver in collecting quality surplus food from the food industry and distributing it, same day, to local charities who provide food relief to people experiencing food insecurity in our Cairns community, as well as reducing the environmental impact of food waste!

    Id:210863
    Environment & Conservation
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Manunda QLD
  19. Womens Only Laundry Pod Volunteer

    Women only volunteers will make an impact by helping to create a safe space for women doing it tough at this trial women-only shift.

    Id:210830
    Homeless
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Ashfield QLD, Avenell Heights QLD, Avoca QLD, Bundaberg QLD, Bundaberg Central QLD, Bundaberg South QLD, Millbank QLD, Walkervale QLD
  20. RMHC Hospitality Cart

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

    Id:209629
    Family Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Tiwi NT