Found 261 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitor to spend time with an older person who is at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

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. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

Is social isolation or loneliness in the elderly a concern for you? 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. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

Do you love to sing? Do you love chatting with older people, starting or being part of a good conversation? If yes, we want to chat with you.

Do you know various styles of ballroom dance? Do you like dancing to entertain? We are looking for ballroom dancers / couple to dance for and brighten the day of our aged care residents living in Drummoyne.

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Our Community Connections program supports our clients who are at risk of feeling lonely or isolated, by providing them with social visits.

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.