Found 190 volunteering opportunities in Australia

We are looking for an compassionate volunteer who can take our lonely client out once a week. Our client loves the beach and would like someone to drive her to the beach from her house once a week. she is full of life and still wants to remain active.

We are seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers who enjoy participating in group social outings activities . As a Group Social Support Volunteer, you will be enabling seniors to live independent, active and social lifestyles by: • Transporting clients from their homes to social activities. Our Volunteers tell us that helping other people provides meaning, purpose, and stronger connections with their community.

Our Community Connections program supports our clients in Perth metropolitan and some regional locations who are at risk of feeling lonely or isolated, by providing them with social visits. As a Community Connections Volunteer, you play a key role in helping clients reconnect with their local community and encouraging them to do the things they love.

We are currently looking for an Italian speaking volunteer for an isolated Italian speaking lady who lives in her own home. Do you live near Mooroolbark and can you spare 1 hour per fortnight? This lady would benefit greatly from regular contact by a visitor/friend. Regular contacts or visits have a positive impact in reducing social isolation and improving the well-being of the resident.

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! Our Monday client numbers have increased substantially - can you help deliver their meals? *Shifts up to 2 hours *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shifts – only 1.5 - 2 hours long *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Friendly, easy going kitchen environment *Flexible work - do one shift, weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with dementia, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with dementia, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting someone living in residential aged care in Chermside. In this particular role, an older gent would enjoy chatting about many varied topics. There is an option to include other men in small group chats and share the treasure of their memories and experiences from their working lives.

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

MiCare are looking for a female, Italian speaking volunteer who can share a smile and companionship during weekly friendly visits to an isolated and lonely elderly woman in the Altona. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Homeshare is an innovative way of bringing together two groups of people with needs: - An older person needing someone in the house at night and help with household jobs - The younger person needing somewhere affordable to live Homeshare is a unique opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of an older person in return for secure, affordable accommodation. It is based on principles of connection, reciprocity, and mutual benefit.

Make a difference in the life of an isolated senior. Join today our dynamic and inclusive volunteer team! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) provides social support to seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQ+.

Bethanie is seeking fun and enthusiastic volunteers to assist our wonderful staff with our weekly residents game of Carpet Bowls. Whether you're a novice or seasoned professional, we want your help! This is such a rewarding role to give back to the community whilst making new friends and connections in the process.

We are looking for an outgoing volunteer who has the heart and passion to help us bring joy and satisfaction to our residents day. This role will see you assist staff with the weekly game of BINGO. If you have a few hours to spare and are looking for a rewarding, social volunteering role, this could be the one for you.

Visit a socially isolated elderly man living in an aged care home in Healesville. Resident is Scottish and was a missionary in Africa and Hong Kong. He is legally blind but loves to get out and about. He enjoys gospel music and heading outside the facility for a coffee. Enjoy a cup of tea together, talk about family or go for short walk.

Silverchain are looking for a friendly mature male volunteer to visit one of our male clients in Woodvale. Do you have a spare hour or two each week or fortnight to visit our client who will appreciate your social companionship visit? Volunteering in our Community Connections program is rewarding, and you will play a key role in helping clients reconnect with their local community and encouraging them to do the things they love.

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people is rewarding, and can have a positive impact on your health and happiness, too.

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.