Found 44 volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Open Support Conversations and Connection Program provides opportunities for those who are most vulnerable in our community to connect socially using telephone and video technology with patient and caring volunteers. We are looking for Community Companion Volunteers who would like to connect with diverse contacts and clients who may be experiencing social isolation.

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 71 year old male widower who lives alone in SUNSHINE WEST who would enjoy the company of a new male friend. He used to be a carpenter, maintenance fitter/welder, nursery man and garden supplier and had his own gardening business and would enjoy 1:1 conversation. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

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 an engaging 84 year old Maltese speaking gentleman who lives at home in Werribee who would benefit from your friendship. He enjoys reminiscing about Malta, fishing, talking about holidays and enjoys coffee and lunch excursions. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW

The Director of Fundraising has overall responsibility for the organisation’s effectiveness in raising funds to target and support the organisation's goals. Report to the Chief Executive Officer Supervises - Fundraising/Bequests Manager

The First Responder Community (FRC) is a registered charity that raises funds for the acquisition of emergency and medical equipment for First Responders (Firefighters, Paramedics, Law enforcement, Military and Rescuers). We require volunteers to work from home responding to government, corporate or philanthropic grant offerings.

Our volunteer ambassadors lead the operation of the national advance care planning phone advisory service by supporting consumers and health professionals on all advance care planning related queries. Our most experienced volunteer ambassadors also conduct virtual presentations to community groups, host webinars, and act as advance care planning consumer advocates on advisory committees. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a volunteer-focused national program.

LEO's work together to deliver projects that will help to make the world a better place! LEO' s serve their communities; gain experience; learn new skills; have fun; make friends; develop teams; become leaders; seize opportunities; build a better future. Lions and LEO Club Members making a difference throughout the world every day, one Lion/LEO at a time. There is no greater feeling than making a positive impact on someone's life!

In this role you will be a key part of an exciting, rapidly growing organisation and make a real difference to the lives of older men in our community.

Volunteer Carer Connect is a QLD COVID-19 initiative, where volunteers are matched with carers, who have been experiencing increased isolation, loneliness, anxiety and decreased well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic. Aiming to improve social connections of carers.

Don't let you business, government or health skills & experience go to waste! Contribute meaningfully to your local community by joining our board. Work with like minded people to support our elderly communities.

Are you interested in helping reduce depression, anxiety and loneliness in older people living in residential aged care? If so, we invite you to become a befriender for an older adult in our BEFRIENDAS research project!

Inclusion Melbourne is funded to provide the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS). Our volunteers share stories, go for a stroll, have a cuppa, listen to music or play a board game with an older person. Volunteers play a vital role in the life of a person living in an aged care home or their own home through ongoing friendship.

We are looking for Community Visitor Volunteers to help to keep elderly residents in their own home stay connected to the community via a regular social visit

FriendLine is a free phone service for those experiencing loneliness or social isolation. FriendLine operates 10.00am to 8.00pm 7 days a week and volunteers are needed to contribute 2 hours per fortnight (or more if you like). Our volunteers don't need any special qualifications, just an interest in talking to a broad range of people and desire to help people feel more connected.

Reduce the social isolation of residents in aged care facilities (in and around the City of Monash) by writing letters, phone conversations and/or video contact. Post Covid-19 opportunities to continue face to face visit.

Reduce the social isolation of residents in aged care facilities (in and around the City of Monash) by writing letters, phone conversations, video contact and/or face to face visit

Are you looking for a way give back to your community and list “listening” as one of your superpowers? Then listen up here, coz Aurous has got the volunteer position for you! We're seeking a compassionate and reliable ITALIAN-SPEAKING female volunteer to have regular skype chats with an Italian lady.

Seeking a volunteer to update architectural drawing to include new modification. Drawings must be to scale. Must have own software, Autocad or similar. One site visit then volunteer form home conditions apply. Hours are as needs/project basis.

Volunteer callers support elderly people and people with a disability to remain at home by providing a friendly daily phone call ensuring the client is safe and well. These calls give people and families piece of mind knowing they're being supported, while maintaining independence in the clients own home. Calls are made between 8am and 9am each morning, 365 days per year. Must live in Mid North Coast NSW.

CarPal drivers take a five minute detour from a trip they were driving anyway to offer a Ride to Sydney Hills Shut-in Seniors needing to get out and about around Sydney after they hand in their drivers licences. CarPal is a Community Rideshare initiative a bit like Uber but with a kindness dividend rather than a commercial one.