Found 353 volunteering opportunities in Australia

To hear someone, say that I am their last hope, really brings home the need for us on the phones - A volunteer Lifeline offer 24/7 Phone Service to the Australian community, and this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of people like you. Phone volunteering as a Crisis Supporter may be right for you at Lifeline Melbourne, especially if you enjoy the one-on-one interaction you get from a phone conversation and if you like to learn best with others.

CaringKids is seeking passionate and dedicated toy workshop volunteers to join our team. Volunteers will assist with checking and sorting of toy donations, and packing bespoke Toy Boxes filled with games, toys, stationery and sports equipment. These toy boxes we like to call 'Joy Boxes' are created and shipped to children caring for a family member living with a disability or illness across Australia.

Way Finding Volunteers help families navigate their way around the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).Everyday QCH sees more than 1000 families come through the doors and the Way Finders are often the first point of contact for worried and often hurried parents, offering a welcoming smile and a gentle guiding hand.

As an Operating Theatre Recovery volunteer, you will work closely with staff to support the post-anaesthetic care of patients by providing comfort, as well as reconnecting and regulating caregiver visits. Volunteers also support the Queensland Children’s Hospital Recovery staff by answering the phones and maintaining comfort supplies.

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment!

Our reservoir reserves are home to beautiful landscapes and unique flora and fauna. Join a group of like-minded people and help nurture these special places. You'll be actively involved in caring for your local reservoir reserve and enhancing the experience for visitors. Activities include bushcare, revegetation, habitat improvement, biodiversity surveys (e.g. birds, frogs, plants), fish stocking and supporting community events.

You will assist local experts identify, measure and map endangered plants at the reserve as part of the NSW Government's Saving our Species program.

Come along and join Conservation Volunteers in restoring Sir Joseph Banks Park back to its former glory! Take part in a range of bush regeneration activities and learn about conservation from our awesome Team Leaders!

Help restore and maintain the Londonderry Woodland Reserve, a protected remnant of the critically endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland, home to numerous rare and threatened plants and wildlife.

Join us to help save the Endangered Eastern-Barred Bandicoot from extinction through a variety of hands-on conservation activities at Woodlands Historic Park This project is proudly made possible with support from Parks Victoria and Melbourne Airport.

We'll soon be opening a brand new shop in Butler. We're seeking volunteers to help run the shop. From Customers Service, through to Merchandising and putting stock out, all the way through to sorting and processing the stock/donations! We Need You! CENTRELINK JOBSEEKERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY We help, train and support all volunteers in return for your commitment and voluntary work to help raise money through the op shops.

We're on the hunt for some likeminded and eager volunteer to join our team of volunteers to run the Op Shop. Everything from sorting the varied donations, pricing and steaming the gorgeous garments, through to researching designers, artists and the unique pieces that we're blessed to receive Mornings 9.30 - 1.00 Thursdays Come and join us!

Being an onshore volunteer means that you are a supporter of Sea Shepherd and our shared causes, donating your time and efforts towards furthering our mission. You are also a part of our Outreach Crew – a growing team throughout the world. Application through Sea Shepherd Australia's web page.

Assisting our local youth with barriers gain their drivers license by providing the opportunity to complete their required 50hrs of supervised driving hours.

Scouting engages and inspires young people aged 5 - 25 to develop confidence, resilience and leadership skills. Our adult leaders support this journey and develop life-changing skills along the way. We have a variety of volunteering opportunities available for adults who are up for some outdoor fun and adventure. Training and support will be provided, including access to formal qualifications in business, leadership and outdoor recreation.

If you have a broad interest in the Environment, then this is for you! The Busselton Dunsborough Environment Centre Inc. (BDEC) is looking for keen and interested people for its management committee. Commitment is bi-monthly for 2hour daytime meetings. BDEC engages with government, community agencies, and the public in order to encourage the preservation of the natural environment in the local area. They undertake a number of practical and administrative initiatives.

A Busselton group dedicated to local native plants requires a creative media and newsletter person to write news and attend to various social media platforms. Volunteer needs website knowledge and excellent computer skills.

The Media & Marketing Coordinator for PNB: Liaise with media outlets and what’s on listings. Plans and implements the marketing and promotions for PNB including special events, meetings, workshops and tours. Liaises with media contacts as necessary to promote PNB activities including news releases. Builds on the PNB media contact list for development and use at events. Works closely with the committee members such as the events, and education organisers to promote our activities.

The Willunga Environment Centre needs Reception Volunteers. Could you: * staff the desk * answer the phone * assist with sales & library/loan duties * general housekeeping * & guide people around the Centre? Being flexible to help out with other tasks as they pop up. Volunteers are encouraged to develop their own projects around the environment. There is a current need for volunteers for: * Wednesdays weekly 10am - 3pm * Fridays weekly 1 - 3 pm * Saturdays fortnightly in the morning