Found 698 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Would you like to support individuals to gain more access to essential services within their community?

Seeking natural leaders to lead the charge in welcoming refugee newcomers. Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.

Bendigo Health Community Care & Allied Health Services require Volunteers to assist with their Community Visitor Program

Volunteer to change lives. Yours included. ~ This volunteer opportunity will help to provide support and assistance to the Community Support Workers to deliver events, activities, outreach and emergency relief services to the Discovery Coast Community. #UnitingCareQLD

Would you like to visit an older person in their home and make a new friend? Have you got some time and conversation to share? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor for a lady who would greatly benefit from some company. She loves to reminisce about cooking, through listening to classical music together, sharing conversation and a walk in the garden. Dementia experience helpful (training provided). Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

Would you like to visit an older person in their home and make a new friend? Have you got some time and conversation to share? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor for a lovely lady who would greatly benefit from some company through listening to music together, sharing conversation and general company. Dementia experience helpful (training provided). Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

To bring joy and social connection to an older person by visiting in their residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you.

Centacare's Men’s Hub, is seeking expressions of interest to volunteer at the centre. Do you like to contribute to the community? Do you have a passion for men’s health and wellbeing? If you’re a sociable person that loves a chat, has interest in men’s health, and would like to get involved in your local community, we encourage you to express an interest in this valuable role today.

Legacy supports widow/ers and families of our servicemen and women. We are looking for a passionate, motivated volunteer to assist with administration tasks in the Rockhampton Office. You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be computer literate.

To support Uniting staff, Playgroup facilitators to assist with the delivery of Supported Playgroup for families with children 0-6 years of age. Various Locations (Berkeley Vale, Lake Munmorah, Gwandalan, The Entrance). Mornings only during school terms ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

4 Voices are looking for team leaders to support our small outreach teams on the Gold Coast. Team leaders need to engage with, coach and manage both volunteer and the outreach shift activities. The commitment required is 3 - 4 hours per week. We are about to launch an outreach service to operate from an off-grid van at various locations on the Gold Coast.

Do you enjoy driving and working with seniors? Would you like to be a part of a great team, supporting people to live independently in the community? If you love to drive, have a current C class drivers’ licence and enjoy a chat, we assist older people to get to medical appointments, go shopping and out to see loved ones, Mon on weekdays. Our drivers are well supported to be responsible for the welfare and comfort of their passengers to their appointment and home.

Do you have an hour every week to support a child in primary school and make a difference? Then join our growing nationwide community of school volunteers and you'll provide life-changing mentoring that transforms the lives of young people who need help the most. No experience necessary, Training provided.

It’s a new year, use your skills and talents for good and dive into an opportunity to share your passion for community service and meet new people. Join Able Australia as a Volunteer and make a difference in the Ipswich community by providing a much needed and vital service.

It’s a new year, use your skills and talents for good and dive into an opportunity to share your passion for community service and meet new people. Join Able Australia as a Volunteer and make a difference in the Ipswich community by providing a much needed and vital service.

Use your skills and talents for good and dive into an opportunity to share your passion for community service and meet new people. Join Able Australia as a Companion Shopper and make a difference in the Jimboomba and surrounding communities by providing a much needed and vital service.

Use your skills and talents for good and dive into an opportunity to share your passion for community service and meet new people. Join Able Australia as a Companion Shopper and make a difference in the Raceview and surrounding communities by providing a much needed and vital service.