Found 15 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you have a spare hour a week to visit 93-year-old veteran who had a long career in military aviation and even featured in Battle of Britain movie? If you like current affairs, classical music or spending time outdoor this may be the role for you.

Homes for Heroes is a transitional support program that provides personalised veteran-centric, trauma-informed, recovery-orientated support to veterans that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The volunteer will drive veterans to their medical appointments or various social activities.

We need people over the age of 18 or over to spend time with widow's of veterans. This is an opportunity to have a social connection with someone who is at risk of social isolation and loneliness. If you love a chat and a cuppa, we would love to hear from you. Induction training, ongoing support and check-ins provided.

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) are seeking interested people to assist in the continued maintenance of the historic ship Polly Woodside and her surrounds. Now is your chance to join our passionate team of volunteers and enjoy being part of a once in a life opportunity to work with an historic ship.

Queensland Maritime Museum is a not for profit organization. The museum attracts more than 40,000 visitors per year including families, school groups, tour groups, inner-state and international visitors. We are looking for the help of enthusiastic gardeners/grounds people to assist with maintaining our grounds and gardens.

Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard have opportunities for volunteers in many areas. This includes working in the grounds, lawns, maintenance & vineyard.

Assist the Workshop team in the maintenance, repair and restoration of our heritage locomotive fleet.

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for garden and building maintenance volunteers

Geelong Miniature Railway is a registered Charity organisation made up of railway enthusiasts, who have come together to plan and build Geelong’s first passenger carrying miniature railway and family park. We are looking for like minded club members willing to share their professional and trade-based skills and learn additional skills.

The Tasmanian Sail Training Association (TSTA) is wanting to hear from individuals who have a current Master V or higher marine ticket to help with future sailing programs. Suitable for a marine retiree keen to sail on something a little different or any Masters keen to sail a square rigger and contribute to a fantastic not for profit organisation.

Live on-site at the Women's Museum of Australia within the secure walls of the heritage-listed Old Alice Springs Gaol! You must have own caravan, (max 2.9m in height) with own shower and toilet. In exchange, we ask for 6 hours on a Saturday and 6 hours on a Sunday and a few hours per week of general light maintenance duties and roster cover when needed with two days per week off, usually Tuesday and Wednesday.

Gardener required for Smirks Cottage and Heritage Site Monday or Wednesday - flexible hours between 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. We are happy for whatever time you can commit. General gardening, all tools supplied.

Do you have a love of trains? We are looking for versatile volunteers and have several different positions to fill: Driver / Guard / Signaller / Maintenance Crew and the Kiosk. In each of these positions you can also assist with roles such as customer service, public direction, ticket collection, signal operation, guard, maintenance crew etc. and eventually the elevation to 'Train Driver' for those who are interested.

Museum work with a difference! Helping visitors to enjoy an old fashioned tram ride - training supplied.

We are seeking volunteers to help us with a 'hands on' approach to do maintenance work, painting, clearing the grounds, gardening and burning a bonfire or two. This maybe an opportunity for Corporate Volunteering.