Found 899 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 enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly volunteer visitors to spend time with people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

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.

To ensure the safe and comfortable transport of clients situated in the local government area to various destinations such as: doctors’ appointments, hospital/medical appointments, aged day care, social outings, shopping etc. using a community transport vehicle. Drivers will be required to make trips to other parts of the region outside of the local area including Wagga, Albury, Shepparton, Bendigo and Melbourne.

This role is varied, ranging from assisting aged care residents and Club Connection participants with particular activities or just being there for a chat, providing company and support.

Are you looking to volunteer? Do you have a spare hour each fortnight? We are searching for wonderful male Volunteer Visitors to meet with socially isolated male residents in a care facility at Caloundra. Help give back to your local community by alleviating social isolation for someone in care - all while making a new friend in the process!

Victorian Goldfields Railways are looking for Kiosk and Shop Volunteers

Are you looking to volunteer? Do you have a spare hour each fortnight? We are searching for wonderful mature aged male and female Volunteer Visitor volunteers to meet with socially isolated residents in a care facility in Eight Mile Plains. Are you interested in giving back to your local community while making a new friend in the process? We help you through the entire process!

Are you looking to volunteer? Do you have a spare hour each fortnight? We are searching for a wonderful new Volunteer Visitor to meet with a socially isolated resident in a care facility at Eight Mile Plains to meet with a Bosnian /Yugoslavian speaking socially isolated female resident. Are you interested in giving back to your local community while making a new friend in the process? We help you through the entire way!

Access Sydney Community Transport is a Sydney-based not-for-profit organisation located in Homebush West with a service area reach as far as the Eastern Suburbs. We offer safe, accessible and affordable transport options for seniors and people who may be transport disadvantaged through a number of tailored programs. Our Volunteer Client Assistant roles is to maintain the safety and promote independence and self-esteem of individual clients.

Access Sydney (ASCT) is seeking Social Support Volunteers responsible for providing assistance to ASCT clients who are in need of social interaction and to enable them to remain engaged in the community.

The National Trust is seeking an active and friendly people to join our close community volunteer team in a vital role as Treasurer at historic Labassa Mansion in Caulfield. Are you good with numbers and finance? Now is your chance to join our passionate team of volunteers.

Come join the legends in our Social Support program! Conversation, social connect and laughter guaranteed! You will work in a lovely supportive team, providing fun and interesting activities and refreshments for elderly people in a community setting.

Meals on Wheels Fraser Community has been operating for 56 years in the local area, delivering 2500 each week to approximately 500 clients. Our volunteers find the experience of volunteering for MOW very rewarding, and many have been with us for more than 10 years, and have formed lifetime friendships with staff, volunteers and clients.

Meals on Wheels Fraser Community has been operating for 56 years in the local area, delivering 2500 each week to approximately 500 clients. Our volunteers find the experience of volunteering for MOW very rewarding, and many have been with us for more than 10 years, and have formed lifetime friendships with staff, volunteers and clients.

• Making sandwiches, salads • Cutting up fruit and vegetables • Dishing up meals • Slicing meat • Wrapping produce • Read and understand meal labels • Assisting in organising produce • Keeping all kitchen surfaces clean and tidy • Complete all training as required • Always conduct yourself in accordance with the Code of Conduct, MOWFC Policies and Procedures, and the Aged Care Standards • Other duties as reasonably requested by the Manager or the Chef

HOURS: - 10-15 Hours per week. PURPOSE OF POSITION: - To Coordinate volunteers at Meals on Wheels Fraser Community - Maryborough branch

Would you like to assist an older person to be independent at home and maintain a beautiful and healthy garden? Come and help out with the Goolwa Green Thumbs!

If you enjoy walking, socialising, have a passion for community health and wellbeing, are committed to a regular pattern of volunteering and possess good social and communication skills – we would love to hear from you. We are looking for volunteers to lead weekly walking groups in partnership with the Heart Foundation.