Found 17 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

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. The volunteer will support the group facilitators with the weekly hosting of parent gatherings. This group aims to engage isolated families and encourage network building! Wednesdays from 9.30am-10.30am. We do ask that volunteers can commit to the role for 6 months or longer.

There’s something for everyone at Kwinana's The King’s Chapel, from vibrant kids’ and youth services, to powerful worship, to opportunities to make a difference in our community. Must hold a working with children check or prepared to obtain.

Support for people who are experiencing homelessness. Offer support, maintain facilities, cleaning.

Do you enjoy working with families and pre-school age children? All our locations Playgroups and Early Learning programs are looking for enthusiastic helpers to work alongside our paid staff. If you love working with young children and have a passion for encouraging supportive and healthy parenting practices we encourage you to apply. Join our team at one of our following locations - Ballajura, Beechboro, Cockburn, High Wycombe, Kingsley and Woodvale or Bullsbrook.

The Meerilinga "Bullsbrook Connecting Community Service" aims to support and connect the community through strengthening families and laying a solid foundation for the future. You can be part of this vision.

Do you have parenting or caregiving experience? Would you like to share your knowledge with vulnerable families? Are you a compassionate and caring person who would love to make a real difference to young families who need some support with raising children? If so, you could be a perfect Mentor for Baptcare’s Home-Start program.

By volunteering with ABA you can make a difference to mothers, babies, families and communities. Help support breastfeeding mothers, promote breastfeeding and educate our community by undertaking one of the tasks or roles within the Association. Whatever your capacity, there is sure to be a role for you. Volunteering with ABA can fit in with life’s many commitments. There are a variety of positions available. Volunteers must live in the South West of WA.

We are seeking Welcomers, Craft Activity Organisers & People to Connect with families for our playgroups that involve Mums, Dads & Kids. Join us to create a fun, engaging environment for families.

Your outgoing personality and previous experience will be highly regarded in this role. An experienced Checkout Operator is required for a local charity. You will be friendly, personable and able to handle high volumes of Customers.

Want to develop your customer service skills? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for the position of Floor Person in both our Op Shop and Food Supply areas. You will be responsible for stocking shelves, displaying merchandise, and providing support to customers.

The role is supporting parents, grandparents, and significant others in a child's life to navigate the Child Safety system. FIN Townsville offers free independent support to all families involved in Child Safety to ensure the safety of children is paramount, and families are appropriately supported. FIN is a self-funded, parent-led, volunteer organisation. #child safety #family support #compassion #counseling

Yaandina Roebourne Aged Services are seeking volunteers with a genuine desire and interest in working with aged, disabled and individuals detoxing. Volunteers would be involved in providing social support for clients in the community, providing personal care and assisting with interaction and transport for group activities.

The Hedland Homeless Breakfast Program is an essential service operating Monday to Friday 7.00am-9.30am at the South Hedland Sobering Up Centre in South Hedland. New Homeless Breakfast Program volunteers are always most welcome! Volunteers of any age accepted (even under 16yrs).