Found 60 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Are you interested in support for those involved in the sx industry?? We need you! Please consider joining Pink Cross to make change in the community.

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

Do you like going to see live music? Do you enjoy going to sporting events? Do you like the arts, going to the theatre, cinema or restaurants? Do you have a passion for equal rights? Do you want to enable a person with a learning disability and/or autism to go to events and get out more? Then you could make a perfect Gig Buddy!

We're looking for a community spirited person who is interested in giving back to others. In this role, you will co-chair a support group dedicated to the carers, family and friends of people who live with pain. You will work with you co-chair to create a safe, private and inclusive environment that helps carers prioritise their needs. The group meets monthly online.

Get2Know is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Support Coordinator who is able to use their understanding of the disability sector to make a real difference in the lives of NDIS participants. The right candidate will be highly compassionate and caring, be able to think outside the box, and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills used to speak to our internal and external stakeholders.

Are you over the age of 16 and currently studying? ** EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES are available for You! ** * Boost your CV * Learn new skills* Compliment your studies* Make new connections * Make a Difference! Volunteering NQ is the leading volunteer resource centre in our region, promoting volunteer participation, connecting volunteers and providing training to strengthen the volunteer community. You are valued by our community and our community can help you too! #events #student

Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

Male/Female Volunteers to visit residents in an Aged Care Facility in Casula for social support and friendship.

We are seeking volunteers for the role of Job Club Volunteer to help our Employment Services offer a range of programs and services that support job seekers from multicultural and other backgrounds, and for employers that are seeking a culturally diverse workforce. Our Job Club Volunteers build employment and education skills, and also develops participation in employment, education, training and volunteering by facilitating opportunities and building capacities.

Are you over the age of 16 and currently studying? ** EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES are available for You! ** * Boost your CV * Learn new skills* Compliment your studies* Make new connections * Make a Difference! Volunteering NQ is the leading volunteer resource centre in our region, promoting volunteer participation, connecting volunteers and providing training to strengthen the volunteer community. You are valued by our community and our community can help you too! #events #student

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their lives. We have a lovely, delightful lady in Paynesville Vic who would benefit enormously from your friendship. She enjoys a cuppa & chat, walks in her garden or an outing for lunch/coffee . Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW

Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) is organising for our young adults with Down syndrome to attend our Challenge Weekend Camps throughout the year and require volunteers to assist us with this event. There are multiple opportunities throughout the year: we will require the volunteers to be available from 3pm Friday to approximately 12pm Sunday. Dates range however camps are usually held in March and November.

Would you like to volunteer from the comfort of your own home? if so, this could be the perfect position for you. The Telecross Program supports the wellbeing of older Australian’s who are isolated and at risk of accident or illness that may go unnoticed.

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!

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have a very engaging, happy and caring gentleman in Lakes Entrance who would benefit enormously from your visits and friendship. He loves nothing better than good conversation about current affairs ,he would also get enjoyment from going out for a coffee on occasions as well Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.

Do you think it's essential to be inclusive? Do you enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds? The Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program supports those living with a disability or mental health condition to find volunteering roles where they can build skills, experience and networks to reach their employment goals. We need your help to provide encouragement and support to our participants.

The Community Visitors Scheme is all about supporting older Australians who are socially isolated and in need of someone to talk to, interactive with, do activites with.

Calling all Tetun speakers to help build connections between our community and yours.

Calling all Tamil speakers to help build connections between you and your community.