Found 23 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you have an interest in working outdoors doing gardening and handyperson activities? Volunteer Groundskeepers are responsible for ensuring the grounds of Community Facilities are kept in a well-maintained condition which contributes to buildings being welcoming to the community. The role includes general garden maintenance using tools such as lawn mower and edge trimmer, maintenance of equipment and the removal and disposal of garden and other waste.

Volunteers assist our customers to participate in programs, and add value to the services that we offer. As a volunteer, you don’t need any specific qualifications or experience, just a genuine interest to empower people with disabilities and a willingness to share your skills. Volunteers are people just like you!

Do you love gardening? Do you want to get out in the sunshine (weather debatable in Melbourne) and spend some time working with your hands? We need gardeners/landscapers or just people who enjoy being out in the garden that are willing to come and volunteer their time and enthusiasm with our participants. Days needed for participation are Friday morning or afternoon.

Call out to all green thumbs? We would like you to come and join us!

Habitat for Humanity Australia requires volunteers for repair and maintenance work on crisis accommodation. The program benefits disadvantaged and socially isolated members of the community. There is a range of volunteer opportunities both in and around Newcastle. No skills are required! Teams are mobilised to conduct landscaping, painting and minor repairs to homes and crisis accommodation.

Habitat for Humanity Australia requires volunteers for repair and maintenance work on crisis accommodation. The program benefits disadvantaged and socially isolated members of the community. There is a range of volunteer opportunities both in and around Brisbane and in regional centres. No skills are required! Teams are mobilised to conduct landscaping, painting and minor repairs to homes and crisis accommodation. For volunteering opportunities in QLD, please click on the button below.

Do you speak Spanish and have some spare time? Make a difference to the life of an elderly Spanish resident by chatting in Spanish and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

Green thumbs or just wanting to make a difference? If you are interested in making someone's garden a place that they can continue to enjoy, rather than be a burden, why not consider gardening for someone who can no longer maintain their own garden! As little as one day per week can make all the difference in assisting someone to retain their independence. Positions available in Wanneroo and North Perth.

We require a Grounds Keeper to maintain the grounds of Radio 4CRB ensuring that they are well maintained and look presentable. Tasks include mowing, weeding, edge trimming, and general gardening, as required. All equipment is supplied. The tasks can be done at your own pace and at times suitable to you.

Chorus volunteers work alongside team members, seniors, those living with disability or on the mental health recovery journey. Many customers are socially isolated and volunteering your time helps people connect in the community. When you volunteer you can meet like-minded people, form new friendships, challenge yourself, learn new skills and make a huge difference.

The Baldivis Lions Club has created a Leos Club for youth aged 12yrs -18yrs, and are looking for young community minded volunteers to get involved. They would be helping with a range of things from sausage sizzles to gardening.

Local aged care facility is looking for people to engage with people living with dementia to potter in the gardens, water and tend to the variety of plants. Not hard work, just the opportunity to share your love for gardening. Ideally, it would be appreciated if you could have an availability of at least one hour per week. Days and times to suit each applicant.

Your gardening and/or yard maintenance experience will be highly regarded in this role. Assist an elderly homeowner in maintaining and developing a productive home garden. The role involves yard maintenance, planting, weeding, watering, other general gardening duties as well as providing social interaction to the homeowner.

Your ability and willingness to help this community organisation maintain their halls and premises will be highly valued in this role. You'll undertake tasks such as minor repairs to interior and external fittings, painting, general maintenance (e.g. changing lightbulbs, hanging pictures), and sometimes assist with cleaning and gardening, as required. A current Working with Children Check is required.

To assist in setting up and breaking down of activities, assisting in the kitchen with dishes, chopping etc, assisting participants to access our programs.

Many of our residents have been avid gardeners in their time and would love nothing better than to potter around in our lovely gardens with some companionship. We are seeking friendly and caring volunteers who enjoy socialising with others and who would be happy to support our residents.

Do you have a passion for plants and gardening? Can you volunteer your time and expertise to help out in our garden plus help out with washing and cleaning our vehicles? #YouthVol #Volunteering #Community #Hinchinbrook #Gardening #Outdoors #cleaning vehicles

Your enthusiasm and love of the outdoors are required for this role. Tidy up and maintain our existing small garden adjacent to our retirement village. This includes tending shrubs and ground covers, mulching, planting and general garden duties.

Do you have a "Green Thumb" and have a keen interest in general plant care and would like to be involved in a free seed program? Please reach out, as this might be the role for you!

Do you like fresh air, sunshine (sometimes a little rain) and working outdoors? Do you enjoy ‘getting stuck into’ something and don’t mind picking up horse manure? Would you like to volunteer some of your time to a worthy cause, but are unable to commit on a regular basis or for a long time? Are you looking to ‘give back to the community’ as part of your regular/paid employment or maybe you are a student needing to complete community service? Then this may be a volunteer position for you!