Found 24 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Learn how to be an events planner by assisting us in the organisation and execution of a wide range of events.

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference and support your community? Spare Parts Puppet Theatre shares the joy and magic of puppetry with audiences of all ages. And they couldn't do it without the help of amazing volunteers! Spare Parts is on the hunt for volunteers for their Early years Puppetry Program!

Geraldton Historical Society is looking for Museum Assistant Volunteers for the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum! The museum houses an extensive collection of historical photos, research & reference material, as well as displays of Heritage lifestyle objects regarding the history of the region. A Museum Asst. would Meet and Greet visitors, guide them through the society's rooms, be able to maintain the library & the museum and open the cottage timely. On the job training will be provided.

The Meals Program Volunteer is required from 10.00am to 2pm every Thursday to work with staff and consumers to organise and prepare a communal lunch at the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre. The volunteer will work autonomously and ideally have experience working in a commercial kitchen. Creativity is necessary in order to create a lunch menu using food items that are available in the foodbank during that week. Your work will offer comfort to those seeking asylum in this country.

Help unpack a food order and supervise the food bank at a learning centre in North Melbourne supporting migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women.

Play a vital role in the maintenance of the ASWC's Food Pantry service. The primary task is to ensure that the ASWC foodbank is replenished weekly, via driving trips to Foodbank and Secondbite, in order to provide for vulnerable people in the community.

Play an essential role in the management and maintenance of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre Food Relief Program. Support the consumers and staff of the Centre by: picking up and organising food and material donations; assisting consumers to choose food and material items from the ASWC food bank, contacting clients to confirm food relief appointments.

Would you like to volunteer your time supporting newcomer families settling in the community? Do you speak a community language such Arabic, Dari and or Farsi?

Cinemallunga is a non for profit organisation providing Community Cinema events, show casing feature films, with the emphasis on fun & frivolity. Audience participation is highly encouraged. The shows take place every two months & moviegoers are encouraged to dress up, and get into the spirit of the “shenanigans” that go along with the movie’s theme. From stacking chairs to exotic dancing!! There is something for everyone.

Customer service and retail attendant for art gallery, required for a few hours a day and a few days each week. A knowledge of local artists would be an advantage, or ability to familiarise yourself with the local artists.

We need people who knit, crochet or sew who would like to make items for us to sell in our shop. All the proceeds support hospital initiatives. This would largely be a role that you do in your home but we will show our gratitude by making you part of the volunteer family.

It is a varied position where no two days will be the same, providing a rewarding and welcoming learning experience to the Museum through guided visits to the public. This role requires a well presented individual, with good communication and interpersonal skills. Full training and an introduction will be provided to the Museum exhibits. The Museum is open Monday to Saturday, with two guides or hosts working together. Volunteers must be vaccinated.

Activities volunteer to assist with outings and activities with the elderly. Your life experience, empathy and sensitivity will be utilised and ability to listen and promote conversation, and use your engaging personality to reduce social isolation.

We are seeking volunteers to assist in helping build awareness and understanding of real situations facing people seeking asylum in Australia. Volunteers will be required to attend schools during school hours.

If you have an interest in the Arts, you might want to consider being a Gallery Receptionist at a community arts gallery in the heart of Ellenbrook. Ellenbrook Arts need a new pool of Receptionists to help us back on our feet. This is a wonderful role for the right person who has some experience in providing awesome customer service, and who doesn't mind handling the occasional sale of artworks.

Are you a Handyperson? Here is a chance to showcase your talent. Ellenbrook Arts, a vibrant community art gallery in the heart of Ellenbook, is back with a BANG on 21 June. We require an Installation Assistant to assist with upcoming events to handle all sizes and types of art. Prior experience with hand tools is a definite bonus. This is a hands on and rewarding role for the right candidate.

Scribblers Festival is run by a small, passionate team and we always appreciate a helping hand. The Scribblers team needs you to help spread the magic of storytelling. We’re on the lookout for Volunteers for the 2024 Scribblers offerings. It’s a great opportunity to gain work experience on a major event, connect with fellow creatives, and perhaps even meet some authors or artists!

Learning for Employment are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer tutors to provide English language support, community information and a general understanding of Australian culture.

Sort out donations to St Marys Op Shop 2 days a week. Sort through boxes in the shed and categorise and grade items. This work helps us look after people in need in our community.

The program volunteer or ‘Mover’ is a support of the teacher in the class and their role is to assist the teacher to ensure each emotion21 participant is engaged, learning and participating ensuring they access the benefits of the program i.e. developing in movement skills (e.g. physical skills), experiencing the psychological benefits of the program (e.g. the joy of movement, new friendships, and power of ‘belonging’ in a community etc.) and is being encouraged to grow in social skills.