Found 51 Counselling & Help Line volunteering opportunities in Australia

The mission of Diverse Voices is to provide an anonymous peer support telephone, web chat and referral service that listens to and supports the diverse voices that make up the community; aiming to make useful referrals, improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of those who contact us with unconditional positive regard.

Do you have just 1 hour per fortnight to spare? Oxley Community Transport is seeking friendly and enthusiastic Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

Are you a good listener and want to learn critical skills to support someone who is struggling or experiencing crisis? Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury, based in Gordon, is recruiting now for new volunteers to join their training course in August 2023.

provide emergency relief support to clients experiencing hardship

MUST BE A PARENT OF A CHILD WHO HAS OR HAD DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES. Supporting and mentoring parents of children with drug and alcohol issues.

The co-facilitator for the "Everybody is Welcome" Pain Support Group can be located anywhere in Australia. The group is a safe space for to help participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.

We are looking for an Emergency Relief (ER) volunteer who is non-judgmental and can commit to attending every Monday. Our ER Volunteers deliver a responsive and appropriate service providing equitable access to all members of the community. Suits volunteers who have had experience with interviewing and can display an understanding and empathy to members of the community who need assistance. Basic computer skills essential.

Volunteers provide support to vulnerable community members accessing Emergency Relief by conducting face to face interviews with consumers who are presenting for assistance, and help facilitate access to material goods and vouchers, and referrals to other programs and agencies.

Drive for a Difference Be a lifeline for patients and carers. Become a Wishlist shuttle driver and ensure they reach vital medical appointments. Join our friendly team and experience the satisfaction of knowing you've made someone's day easier.

Scientology Melbourne is looking for individuals who are interested in doing full-time volunteer work. There are many different positions available, all of them exciting in their own way! For those who qualify to work with us, training will be provided for the position, no prior experience necessary.

We are looking for individuals passionate about doing something to fix the drug epidemic in Australia. Drug Free World is an educational program designed to give people the true facts about drugs of all kinds. Our volunteers work together to get this information distributed broadly to people and educators of all kinds.

Ever felt like you wanted to help other people experiencing difficulty but wasn't sure how to go about it? At the Church of Scientology, we get a large variety of people looking for assistance with life difficulties and we are always looking for volunteers who would like to train up as volunteer counsellors to help them.

We are looking for volunteers to assist in our community betterment programs such as Drug Education, Human Rights and Tutoring of children. There are a wide range of volunteers required and all necessary training is required. If you would like to do something to increase your skills & knowledge, whilst helping the community, come and see us!

We are currently looking for Parent Peer Volunteers to facilitate family peer support groups to parents and families. You may also be interested in providing telephone support to parents calling the service in distress on our telephone roster, As our service provides Peer Support, IT'S ESSENTIAL you have lived experience in this area.

Orygen Assist volunteers provide front-facing assistance to young people and their families at our Parkville drop-in, as well as administrative support for the operational running of the service.

Volunteers at Women's Information Service (WIS) are highly valued and make a difference to the lives of many women in South Australia. This volunteer role involves providing information and referrals to women who visit the purposely established safety hub 'The Haven'. We provide a comprehensive training program, mentored shifts and ongoing support. WIS is a supportive team to all of our valuable volunteers.

Can you provide telephone peer support to people who are in the process of recovering from problem gambling behavior or related to others who are being impacted by someone else’s problem gambling? You will need to be Chinese speaking for this volunteer role. We urgently need more volunteers to join our program.

Griefline is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people who are experiencing grief, loss, loneliness and isolation on a national level. We offer a compassionate space where people can express and explore their experiences without being judged. We provide this service through our toll-free helpline, booked support calls, online forums, support groups, self-care information, education, resources, and training programs.

Lifeline Central West is looking for people to answer calls on our 13 11 14 Crisis Support Service. An opportunity to make a differance in the community, use your existing life experiences to support those callers in crisis.