Found 511 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.

We require volunteers to offer arts and crafts to patients and their families.

We require volunteers to provide massages to patients and their families.

We require volunteers to provide reflexology to patients and their families.

The Jarrahdale Heritage Society are seeking a dynamic team member or the role of Publicity Coordinator. This position can be conducted almost entirely in a virtual or home-based capacity.

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.

Are you passionate about creating positive change to your community? Merri Mates is a 1-on-1 social outreach program that supports people with mild to moderate disabilities. Participants experience social isolation, so volunteers provide them with companionship and support to engage in a variety of activities tailored to their hobbies, interests, and abilities. You’ll gain valuable experience volunteering with the Merri Mates program and make a difference to the lives of others.

The BRIGHT Walk 2024 takes place on Saturday 6 July from 4pm–9pm. 2500 people will walk through the CBD and North Adelaide, raising money for medical research at SAHMRI through sponsorships from friends and family.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic team supporting SA families? The Friends of the Women's and Children's Hospital Incorporated, Shops Auxiliary Division run two shops within the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH), called Rainbows and Vic's. Monies raised from the shops are donated to purchase important medical equipment for the WCH. As a shop volunteer you will make a valuable contribution to the life of the hospital, the patients, their families and the broader community.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic team supporting SA families? The Friends of the Women's and Children's Hospital Incorporated, Shops Auxiliary Division run two shops within the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH), called Rainbows and Vic's. Monies raised from the shops are donated to purchase important medical equipment for the WCH. As a shop volunteer, you will make a valuable contribution to the life of the hospital, the patients, their families and the broader community.

As a Volunteer, you will have a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families by supporting with 1:1 community participation activities. You will create positive change in the community, enhance your skillset and build industry experience

Have a passion for helping people and animals? Help create happy paws & hearts with us by volunteering 🐾💞 Send your expression of interest via our website.

The VisAbility Library provides talking books for people living with blindness, low vision or a print disability. We are on the lookout for people who are interested in volunteering at our specialised Library. This is a great opportunity for tech-minded people and also those with library backgrounds to learn about cassette audio restoration, editing, and producing talking books for people with print disabilities.

We are looking for outgoing and friendly people to join our Brisbane Relay For Life Committee.

At the Caboolture Historical Village we have many school excursions to educate our children about our cultural heritage. We demonstrate the use of a copper boiler to do washing, an old printing press, dairy equipment and blacksmithing. We also have a replica of the First Fleet and can give a talk about the first settlement at Port Phillip. We need people who can work well with children, keep them interested and entertained. All training will be provided.

Customer service and food preparation in our cafe and tea room. Meals are simple and easy to prepare and all necessary training will be provided. No previous experience is required.

We need people who can work well with different groups of people, keeping them interested and educated about the various buildings and items on the Caboolture Historical Village grounds and the history associated with them.