Found 170 volunteering opportunities in Australia

MiCare is looking for a volunteer that can share a smile, a joke and companionship during fortnightly friendly visits to this isolated and lonely elderly man who lives in an aged care facility. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

An outgoing and friendly volunteer who will contribute to the day-to-day well-being and experiences of patients on our Day Surgery unit.

Do you have one hour each week or fortnight to volunteer? Are you someone who loves the great outdoors and has a heart for making a difference in the lives of others? We're searching for a special volunteer to accompany one of our gentle, non-verbal elder on leisurely strolls through nature. We are searching for friendly, engaging Volunteer Visitors that are 18 years of age or older. This position requires patience, compassion and reliability.

We have a lovely lady how would love some companionship in Shellharbour. Could you spare a hour per week for a cuppa and chat. The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons.

Mandarin speaking volunteer visitor needed to visit socially and culturally isolated lady living in aged care facility. Do you have experience with the elderly? Are you empathetic and want to change someone's life? We have a lovely lady who would enjoy talking in Mandarin to a special volunteer.

Volunteer visitor needed for 1 hour a week/fortnight to change someone's life! Improve an older person's well-being and help reduce their social isolation by becoming a volunteer visitor. Warm and caring Lebanese female needed for Lebanese isolated lady living in her home. Would love to speak Arabic with someone and enjoy each other's company.

We have a male client in Ormond who loves to chat about ideas, books, music and national and international affairs. Our Client is well read and loves listening to music, and he would love to spend an hour a fortnight with a volunteer with whom he can chat over a coffee or a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond, please express interest below!!

Currently we have a male client in Caulfield North who has many interests including gardening, walking around gardens, playing chess, pottery work, and chatting about his life. Our client would enjoy the company of a caring, reliable and empathetic volunteer with good communication skills and an ability to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits.

The role of the volunteer is to help older people and people living with disabilities stay connected in the community.

The Parkland Residential Aged Care Volunteers offer support and companionship to 70 residents so they live a meaningful and dignified life. #seniors#aged care#companionship#art and craft#reading#puzzles

Access Sydney Community Transport is a Sydney-based not-for-profit organisation located in Homebush West with a service area reach as far as the Eastern Suburbs. We offer safe, accessible and affordable transport options for seniors and people who may be transport disadvantaged through a number of tailored programs. Our Volunteer Client Assistant roles is to maintain the safety and promote independence and self-esteem of individual clients.

Volunteer to change lives. Yours included. ~ This volunteer opportunity will help to make a meaningful difference by engaging with our elders and contributing to the diversity of day to day activities and/or entertainment options available to participate in. #UnitingCareQLD

We need an enthusiastic and caring volunteer who can run a kiosk (small shop) inside the MiCare Aged Care Facility in Carrum Downs that offer the basic necessities and the Dutch food stuff mostly to our nice residents, families and friends. This position needs to be 15 minutes earlier there for setting up the shop sign and 15 minutes later leaving for packing up. No need experience.

Our Social Centre volunteers work alongside our staff in social centres to provide a supportive place for older Australians to connect with others and engage in activities that look after their health and wellbeing. You will help to organise meaningful activities for our clients, such as music, arts, and craft sessions; gardening, and social outings in the community. If you enjoy meeting new people, sharing your interests, and even learning something new, then apply today.

Visit a socially isolated elderly man living in an aged care home in Mount Waverley. The resident had a career in business, managing investments. He loves gardening, cricket, dogs, horses and conversation. He has also travelled extensively. Enjoy a cup of tea together, talk about family or go for short walk.

MiCare Aged Care and the Retirement village in Carrum Downs is looking for a friendly individual to contribute as a volunteer at our shop. Our small shop is designed for our Aged Care residents, families, visitors and friends providing a cosy environment for them to buy the things in need close to their homes, or when they come to visit their love ones. We sell some Dutch foods and products as well.

Be valued for your contribution and gain satisfaction from helping others. Twilight's team of volunteers are made up of all kinds of compassionate people in our community who are willing to make a commitment whether a few hours a week or fortnight.

MiCare is looking for a friendly individual to contribute as a volunteer at our local Coffee shop. Our coffee shop is designed for the families and friends of our Aged Care residents, providing a cosy environment for them to spend quality time together close to their homes. It can be a shared job, if you can do volunteering just for a couple of day(s).

Do you speak Greek and have some spare time? Make a difference to the life of an elderly Greek resident by chatting in Greek and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

Would you like to join our team of visitors and engage our residents in conversation and support being in nature with beach walks