Found 1380 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Independent Third Persons (ITPs) attend police interviews for adults and young people with disability to ensure that they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. Police interviews often require people to comprehend complex issues and information quickly, understand their legal rights, and be able to communicate with people in positions of authority. ITPs are trained to support and assist the person with disability through a formal interview process.

Community Visitors uphold the Human Rights of people living in supported care. They visit accommodation facilities and monitor and report on the adequacy of services provided. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are able to visit during day-time hours or late afternoons and who can make a commitment of two years. Training will be provided to support you in the role.

The responsibilities of Board Secretary include preparing meetings of shareholders and boards of directors, maintaining company records and shareholders information, dealing with information disclosure etc.

Our Community Visitor program aims to reduce the loneliness and isolation experienced by many older Australians. Research shows that older people who feel lonely or isolated are generally more likely to experience sadness, worthlessness, vulnerability, poorer physical health and are more likely to die prematurely. This is your chance to make a difference; to be part of the solution; to offer your time and your talents to make someones life better and your own!

Do you have a friendly, personable disposition ? We are looking for Volunteers who appreciate the value of elderly people, their histories, their vulnerability and their need to be cared for in a genuine, safe, family-oriented environment. Essential attributes are friendliness, reliability, trustworthiness and flexibility to assist where needed. You will work within a team led by our Lifestyle Coordinator supporting residents to take part in recreational and social activities. (C)

The Cannery Arts Centre is looking to welcome volunteer exhibition sitters to watch over the gallery when there is an exhibition. Opening hours are generally 10am-4pm Monday and Tuesday, and Saturdays from 12-4pm.

RACS has a number of roles available for Community Advisors on Specialty Training Boards and is calling for applications: Do you have a demonstrated interest in health and training? Can you represent the interests of the community? Do you understand the demands placed on the surgical profession?

MiCare is looking for committed and enthusiastic people to volunteer in our Family Learning Clubs in Werribee and Laverton. The program aims to assist newly arrived young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds with their school work, basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Food Room Assistant within our Doorways Emergency Relief Team. Helping individuals and families who are receiving assistance and displaying and packing away food and other items at the centre.

Come and work with our team to create and maintain the smooth running of Bonnie's Op Shop. We need you sort and prepare clothes and other donations for sale.

To assist the activities officer in aged care facilities. eg. bingo, gardening, happy hour, music, reading

Take residents out in a wheelchair for a walk to enjoy the fresh air and gardens

To assist the activities officer in aged care facilities. eg. bingo, gardening, happy hour, music, reading

Do you like working in a Kitchen environment ? This busy kitchen is looking for volunteers to assist Food Services Coordinator with general kitchen duties, including food preparation & serving of meals, and maintain a clean work area to deliver flexible catering options for customers. (C)

To advance the cause of the Community Garden and be happy to speak on air (if needed) or deal with the media and run the Facebook page. Must be prepared to take on the role of main point of contact when needed. ***To be referred to this role contact Volunteering Central Coast ***

If you are outgoing and friendly, enjoy meeting people and having a chat then the Activity Centre could be the place for you. If you enjoy playing Bingo, we’d love to hear from you. If you can speak Italian that would be a bonus but it is not essential!

• Give insight from a consumer perspective • Contribute to the delivering of strategies and improvements that improves hospital transfusion awareness, and safe practices relating to the appropriate use of blood and blood products.

• Give insight from a consumer perspective • Contribute to the delivering of strategies and improvements that ensures services are safe, effective, personal and coordinated for every patient

• Contribute to activities that promote diversity and inclusion for the benefit of Epworth HealthCare patients and employees • Give insight to make Epworth HealthCare a more inclusive place to work • Highlight issues that prevent positive patient and employee experiences

Do you love the English language and literature? Would you enjoy leading a group of like-minded persons to expand their knowledge through discussion and discourse? Then we would like to discuss this opportunity further with you. (C)