Found 28 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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. Help support the group facilitators with the weekly hosting of parent gatherings. This group engages isolated families and encourages network building! Wednesdays from 9.30am-10.30am.

Our brand-new garden of our First Steps Count Community Centre needs someone who gives it TLC. It is about planting, growing, weeding and back to nature. There is no mowing or heavy work involved. The focus of our Centre is children & their families, therefore the gardener will also have to like an environment with children.

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.

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.

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.

We are looking for superstar Volunteers that are passionate about helping our charity support seriously ill children and their families by becoming a volunteer within our after-hours 'House Custodian' team. #charities#familysupport#emergencyaccommodation#children#ronaldmcdonaldhouse

By volunteering with VICSES, you will: • be part of a dedicated team of individuals who are passionate about helping others. • gain valuable experience, and learn new skills. • meet new people, and • make a positive impact on the community.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room is a space designed to be a welcoming break from the ward environment for sick children and their families whilst staying in the Children's Ward. In this role you will have the chance to make a beautiful difference in a family's day. Our Family Room simply cannot operate without our amazing volunteer team.

Marine Rescue NSW saves lives on the water, providing 24-hour emergency response, returning thousands of boaters in trouble safely to shore every year. Every unit requires a support crew. Become a member of our fundraising team and play an essential role in the day to day operations of our unit.

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.

General training is once a fortnight which involves everything needed to know on search, rescue to enhance skills. Commitment to attending training both fortnightly and over a weekend is a requirement. Able to work in a team and a able to commit to courses. Enjoy working with others and want to learn about emergency services

Supporting the invaluable work of Marine Rescue Woolgoolga by raising much-needed funds that are required to keep us on the water. You will be joining a unit full of fun and camaraderie, and donating as little as 3 hours a fortnight at BBQ’s or other social events to support our not-for-profit organisation

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

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of families in need? Do you have a knack for providing practical assistance and support without passing judgment? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity for you to become a mentor and support families in improving their lives.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast with a love for gardening and expertise in general maintenance? Join our team to assist in maintaining our outdoor spaces.

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.

When a natural disaster strikes or an emergency situation arises, DFES’s State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers can be found providing a wide range of volunteer services to help the community cope from the impact a disaster. This involves providing emergency repairs on buildings, to restoration of essential services and ferrying cargo and passengers across flood waters. Helping the community to recover by responding to natural disasters is only part of SES’ responsibility.