Found 9 volunteering opportunities in Australia

As an SES volunteer you will be trained to assist in the Ops and Comm's centre to cope with natural disasters including storm, floods and land searches.

By volunteering with VICSES, you will: • be part of a dedicated team of individuals who are passionate about helping others. • gain valuable experience, and learn new skills. • meet new people, and • make a positive impact on the community.

Marine Rescue NSW saves lives on the water, providing 24-hour emergency response, returning thousands of boaters in trouble safely to shore every year. Every unit requires a support crew. Become a member of our fundraising team and play an essential role in the day to day operations of our unit.

General training is once a fortnight which involves everything needed to know on search, rescue to enhance skills. Commitment to attending training both fortnightly and over a weekend is a requirement. Able to work in a team and a able to commit to courses. Enjoy working with others and want to learn about emergency services

Urgently needed someone to assist us with reviewing and writing up our policies, processes and procedures for Happy Paws Haven and the animals in our care. ideally the person has business administration skills and loves animals. Microsoft word and excel skills will definitely be required.

We require a reliable & competent person with Admin & HR experience to support our Volunteer Coordinator and Admin Staff. You must be • Happy and friendly • Of neat & tidy appearance • Self-motivated with a good work ethic and an eye for detail • Able to work as part of a team, but also work without supervision and use initiative when required. There will be a negotiable period of approx. 4 weeks where you will spend time with the Volunteer team to gain an understanding of the Organisation

The Marine Discovery Centre now hosts more than 7000 students from more than 100 schools each year. It also provides school holiday programs, corporate team building days and more. As a tour guide you will be responsible for engaging with customers & giving demonstrations related to our aquariums, science section and craft area. ***This opportunity comes to you via Volunteering Central Coast, the volunteering resource centre for the Central Coast***

When a natural disaster strikes or an emergency situation arises, DFES’s State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers can be found providing a wide range of volunteer services to help the community cope from the impact a disaster. This involves providing emergency repairs on buildings, to restoration of essential services and ferrying cargo and passengers across flood waters. Helping the community to recover by responding to natural disasters is only part of SES’ responsibility.

The SES Mandurah are looking for young people to join their youth cadet program to have fun with other young people in the community, while also developing new skills and participating in exciting training opportunities.