Found 32 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

Provide a safe and stable living environment for a child living in out of home care for a short period of time or at least one weekend a month as a minimum

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a primary school who is at risk of disengaging in education. This opportunity is for people who can commit at least until the end of the school year and not for people looking for full time employment.

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.

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a Special school who is in need of extra support? This is a commitment to the end of the school year, commencing in Term 1, 2024.

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a primary school who is at risk of disengaging in education? This is a 12 month commitment and not for people looking for full time employment.

Would you like to help adult migrants and refugees learn English and become a part of your community?

Would you like to help adult migrants and refugees learn English and become a part of our community - supporting people in remote areas in NSW online? This opportunity is for NSW residents.

Would you like to help adult migrants and refugees learn English and become a part of your community?

Would you like to help adult migrants and refugees learn English and become a part of your community?

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help a young person in a primary school who is at risk of disengaging in education. This opportunity is for people who can commit at least until the end of the school year and not for people looking for full time employment.

Do you enjoy working with children? Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports kids living in families affected by mental illness. Kookaburra Kids are seeking bubbly Activity Day Volunteers to attend our activity days in Perth. Activities include laser tag, pizza making, bowling, movies, rock climbing and many more! The role would suit an individual who has a passion for our cause, reliable, energetic, has the ability to relate to kids and have fun!

Do you enjoy working with children? Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports kids living in families affected by mental illness. Kookaburra Kids are seeking bubbly Activity Day Volunteers to attend our activity days in Perth. Activities include laser tag, pizza making, bowling, movies, rock climbing and many more! The role would suit an individual who has a passion for our cause, reliable, energetic, has the ability to relate to kids and have fun!

Do you live near Willetton WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

Do you live near Rockingham WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

Do you live near Bacchus Marsh Victoria and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

Do you want to make a real, practical difference, supporting people who are facing many challenges? Volunteering in this role will enable more families of Kids First to access our therapeutic services safely and affordably, and in a supportive and comfortable environment. Lots of training and support will be offered in this important NEW volunteer program!