Found 17 volunteering opportunities in Australia

A Consumer Advisor is a member of our community who can voice a lived experience of health care at Western Health. They participate in committees, focus groups, projects and a range of other activities to ensure the patient perspective is always considered. Consumer Advisors are part of the Western Health community and should reflect the diversity of our community

If you are looking for a hands-on volunteering experience in an inclusive environment, come to ReLove! We rescue great quality furniture and household items and provide a free department store style shopping experience to vulnerable individuals and families who are finally moving out of crisis accommodation into a home.

Do you want to make a REAL difference to people in need? Join the amazing Foodbank team and help to fight hunger by volunteering in the Sydney Distribution Centre.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitor (ACVV) aims to provide friendship and companionship to older people who are lonely and isolated, and help develop social connections in our local community.

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

As a Bespoke Befriending volunteer, you will provide friendship and companionship to our Home Care Package and Residential Care Clients. Providing friendship and companionship to our Home Care Package and Residential Care recipients. Social visits - chatting and conversations over coffee or tea, short walks. Entertainment - Playing board games, card games and listening to music etc.

Want a low-maintenance, easy way to volunteer that also benefits your community? Clarence Community Volunteer Service are looking for volunteer shoppers.

Halo are seeking lively volunteers to transport and support clients who are experiencing vulnerability or are socially isolated to attend medical appointments, allied health consultations and social engagements. Volunteers will ensure a safe, courteous and respectful on-board client experience keeping in mind their health, wellbeing, cultural background, life experiences and social connection.

My Community Legal operates two legal centres in the Gold Coast, at Robina and Southport and is currently seeking volunteer practitioners experienced in civil and family law to provide their services.

Working alongside our truck drivers assisting in tasks involving collection of donations, ie clothing bags, books & other items being donated. Some lifting involved up to maximum 10kg. Hours are 7am to 3pm ***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. ***

Assist and direct incoming donations to the nominated sorting area; remove and change rubbish bales and white bags; assist with furniture and furniture floor displays (where applicable),sweeping and general tidying of sorting area. THIS ROLE INCLUDES SOME HEAVY LIFTING (Furniture etc.) Must be willing to undertake all duties within the store. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange this. ***

Either driving or working alongside our truck drivers assisting in tasks involving collection of donations, ie clothing bags, books & other items being donated. Some lifting involved up to maximum 10kg. Hours are 7am to 3pm ***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. ***

Working alongside our truck assistants help with tasks involving driving the truck for collection of donations, such as clothing bags, books & other furniture items being donated. Some lifting involved up to maximum 10kg. Hours are 7am to 3pm ***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. ***

Are you a patient, carer, family or community member living in the Eastern region - Maroondah, Whitehorse, Boroondara, Yarra Ranges, Knox and Manningham? Are you passionate about ensuring healthcare meets the needs of you, your family, or your community? If so, join the Eastern Health Consumer Participation program. This is your chance to contribute to change.

Do you have an hour or two to spare during the week, or on a weekend? Is there nothing you like better than to meet new people and have a really good chat? This role could be just the one for you! We have many interesting residents at EACF who also love meeting new people and talking about life’s ups and downs.

Like to assist elderly housebound members of our community? Help someone maintain an independent lifestyle by volunteering as a driver or jockey to deliver prepared meals to housebound people in Glen Eira.

Do you enjoy having a chat and sharing a cuppa? You might like to visit and befriend a person living in an aged care home. If it suits you both, you could take the resident out or for a walk in the grounds. Spend time sharing interests, listening & talking.