Found 514 volunteering opportunities in Australia

We’re looking for special Volunteer Visitors with insight into how aged care residents with dementia see and experience the world around them. By spending an hour per week or fortnight engaging and forming friendships you'll be improving lives and helping people living with dementia feel more heard, valued and included.

We are looking for Volunteer Visitors interested in spending time with individual residents or a small group of residents to give gentle hand massages and apply colour to nails. No experience is necessary, and all products are supplied. 

Our Kentish & Knowles Court Aged Care Community at Sinnamon Park is looking for Volunteer Visitors who would like to spend time with a small group of residents, assisting them with simple beading and jewellery-making. 

The Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre (CCCWHC) is a community based organisation, run by and for women. The aim of the volunteer program at the Northern Women’s Health Centre in Wyong is to support women who call or arrive at the Centre. ***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. ***

MDFA's Peer Support Groups provide a safe and welcoming space for people living with aged-related macular degeneration to share their stories and ask questions of their peers. The Peer Support Facilitator role is well suited to someone with good communications skills and confidence in public speaking. Ideally you will have experience facilitating a peer support group and/or demonstrate the ability to lead a balanced discussion.

The Social Support Volunteer visits an older person who might be feeling isolated or lonely, with a view to forming a friendship over time.

The Social Support Program meets on a weekly basis providing social and recreational opportunities for older residents who have difficulty accessing mainstream community/senior’s groups.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is a Federal Government initiative established to promote links between people living in an aged care facility and their local community. The aim of the scheme is to improve residents quality of life for those who have limited family, cultural and social contact and may be at risk of social isolation.

MiCare are looking for a female, Italian speaking volunteer who can share a smile and companionship during weekly friendly visits to an isolated and lonely elderly woman in the Southport area. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitor (ACVV) aims to provide friendship and companionship to older people who are lonely and isolated, and help develop social connections in our local community.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Can you spare just an hour a fortnight? We’re seeking volunteers for our Community Visitors Scheme where we place volunteers with seniors who are lonely and wanting companionship.

Are you looking to contribute to your community? We need people like you to help us care for people admitted to our hospitals.

Royal North Shore Hospital and Ryde Hospital are seeking volunteers to help with the day to day running of the hospitals.

Do you want to volunteer from home, have a computer and an interest in science, biodiversity and/or natural history collections? Join DigiVol and volunteer online with flexible hours.

We are looking for volunteer nurses to conduct telephone interviews with patients You will need to be available at least three interviews per week for a minimum of six months

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy sharing stories and making a difference? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare?

Participate in a 60-minute online or in-person interview to help co-design an exercise program for stroke patients. We would like to hear from someone who has experienced a stroke or is the carer of a person who has experienced a stroke to answer some questions about your needs, preferences, and priorities.