Found 235 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful gentleman who would benefit from your friendship. He enjoys strolls in the wheelchair, watering the raised garden bed, chatting about family and his former Fruit & Vegetable Shop.

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful lady, born in Hungary, who would benefit from your friendship. She enjoys listening to Hungarian music on her iPad, walking in the garden and friendly conversation. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

Hotham Mission seeks in person volunteers in North Melbourne to support our young women's program, a weekly gathering for young women aged around 16-25. This program aims to develop leadership skills and embrace community while trying out fun activities. Our program is participant-led, free and operates both online and face-to-face.

Arana Hills Respite Centre is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with special needs. It’s such a lovely place to volunteer and there is something for everyone!

Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with special needs. It’s such a lovely place to volunteer and there is something for everyone!

We’re seeking volunteers who can commit to building friendships with older people with multicultural backgrounds. (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese)

Karitane has an exciting opportunity in the Volunteer Family Connect program Shellharbour. This role would support new parents to their role as parents, support the wellbeing and development of children and bring an understanding of the challenges of parenting and support parents to find their own solutions

Interchange is a program within UMFC’s Carer Aged and Disability Service and provides support to children and young people with disability and their families/carers. Interchange is supported by volunteers to create social and recreational opportunities through group and individual activities.Volunteer Host carers provide a very special opportunity to support and enhance the life of a young person with a disability, their family and primary carers.

Transport Volunteers support prisoners and offenders in the community by transporting them to: * medical appointments * job interviews & job network agencies appointments * rehabilitation programs * supervision appointments * housing appointments * plus many other areas of support unique to individual offenders.

PACT volunteers support children and teens, as well as adult victims and witnesses who need support through the court process. The role of our volunteers is to provide impartial, empathetic support for those who are required to give evidence in criminal courts, either as victims of, or witnesses to, a crime.

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.

The Open Support Community Companion Program offers one to one phone calls to people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness. This volunteer role offers companionship and social support based on the Open Support values of Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Unity. If you are able to donate your time and passion to support people to connect with community, we'd really love to hear from you!

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.

Healthy Cities Illawarra has an exciting opportunity for volunteers to work alongside Healthy cities Illawarra’s health promotion Officers to assist with the delivery and evaluation of the Active In-Betweens program. The Active In-Betweens program supports children aged 8-12 years living in communities considered disadvantaged. It provides a weekly after-school program in local community settings with a focus on healthy lifestyles and physical activity.

Would you like to visit an older person in their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a delightful lady who would benefit from your friendship. She enjoys fiction novels and friendly conversation. She would enjoy going to a movie or enjoying a cuppa at a local café. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

The objective of this role is to: * promote playgroups * support the playgroup facilitators * ensure programs are operating within the Australian Government Playgroup Program Guidelines. So, if you are the type of person who has the ability to manage and monitor playgroup programs, by: * implementating the program to be within the guidelines for playgroups and current Health & Safety and Emergency guidelines *Promoting, supporting and encouraging active and ongoing supervision Apply now!

We are seeking a compassionate volunteer for a 5-week program. In this role, you will be assisting with the KNOW YOUR GIZMO program. Year 10 students from Wodonga Senior Secondary College will assist senior citizens in our community to use electronic devices such as iPads, mobile phones, laptops, and smartwatches. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate communication and ensure the needs of the senior citizens and students are met during these interactions.

OzHarvest is Australia's leading food rescue organisation, collecting quality excess food from supermarkets and delivering it to local charities supporting people in need. Volunteers are the heartbeat of OzHarvest and the Victor Harbor Chapter is looking for volunteers on the Fleurieu Peninsula to join their "yellow army".

The Tailem Bend Community Centre (TBCC), Murray Mallee Community Passenger Network (MMCPN), is urgently seeking volunteer drivers in the Murray Mallee to provide vital medical and social transport to community members in need.

We are seeking volunteers speaking Italian to visit elderly residents at the aged care facility. Many seniors feel isolated due to differences in language and culture compared to others. Your presence and conversation can truly brighten their days! Join us in spreading warmth and companionship.