Found 46 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Fair Trade & Gift Shop have a very large selection of books, both in the shop and online. We need volunteers who can match the books with an excel spread sheet, so we know what we have. This is a short-term volunteer assignment that can be done with friends! Candidates with a passion for reading English books and strong reading and writing skills in English are encouraged to apply.

The Library Reception Desk Volunteer is the friendly and welcoming face of Genealogy SA. They provide guidance to members, visitors and those who call us to use the Society’s family history information resources. In this role, volunteers will find themselves assisting a variety of people with their genealogical research, providing them with a great opportunity for growth in their own learning.

Children have been playing with toys from the Geraldton Toy Library since 1984. Toy Library are seeking volunteers to help families engage their children in play-based learning. If you are looking for a rewarding experience that allows you to give back to your community, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun. Apply now to join our amazing team!

The mission of Diverse Voices is to provide an anonymous peer support telephone, web chat and referral service that listens to and supports the diverse voices that make up the community; aiming to make useful referrals, improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of those who contact us with unconditional positive regard.

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

Are you a good listener and want to learn critical skills to support someone who is struggling or experiencing crisis? Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury, based in Gordon, is recruiting now for new volunteers to join their training course in August 2023.

Do you want to volunteer from home, have a computer and an interest in science, biodiversity and/or natural history collections? Join DigiVol and volunteer online with flexible hours.

Are you able to assist people to be connected, how to use devices, such as iPads, tablets and phones? The Kwinana Library is looking for enthusiastic volunteers keen to help other enjoy the magical capabilities of modern technology. Due to this being a face to face role the volunteer preference is to reside in the local area.

provide emergency relief support to clients experiencing hardship

MUST BE A PARENT OF A CHILD WHO HAS OR HAD DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES. Supporting and mentoring parents of children with drug and alcohol issues.

The co-facilitator for the "Everybody is Welcome" Pain Support Group can be located anywhere in Australia. The group is a safe space for to help participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.

We are looking for an Emergency Relief (ER) volunteer who is non-judgmental and can commit to attending every Monday. Our ER Volunteers deliver a responsive and appropriate service providing equitable access to all members of the community. Suits volunteers who have had experience with interviewing and can display an understanding and empathy to members of the community who need assistance. Basic computer skills essential.

Do you love to read? mecwacare is seeking a volunteer to assist with a Book Club/Reading Group and provide valued social support to our aged care residents in Shoreham.

We are currently looking for Parent Peer Volunteers to facilitate family peer support groups to parents and families. You may also be interested in providing telephone support to parents calling the service in distress on our telephone roster, As our service provides Peer Support, IT'S ESSENTIAL you have lived experience in this area.

Volunteers at Women's Information Service (WIS) are highly valued and make a difference to the lives of many women in South Australia. This volunteer role involves providing information and referrals to women who visit the purposely established safety hub 'The Haven'. We provide a comprehensive training program, mentored shifts and ongoing support. WIS is a supportive team to all of our valuable volunteers.

Can you provide telephone peer support to people who are in the process of recovering from problem gambling behavior or related to others who are being impacted by someone else’s problem gambling? You will need to be Chinese speaking for this volunteer role. We urgently need more volunteers to join our program.

We are looking for registered Justices of the Peace who can commit to weekly shifts at our branch libraries. Our JP's provide a much needed service to the community and are in high demand.

Griefline is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people who are experiencing grief, loss, loneliness and isolation on a national level. We offer a compassionate space where people can express and explore their experiences without being judged. We provide this service through our toll-free helpline, booked support calls, online forums, support groups, self-care information, education, resources, and training programs.

Watsonia Heights Primary School is seeking volunteers who can assist the school's Librarian with all aspects of the day to day running of the library. You will have a keen interest in children’s literature and be available during the school term in school hours. Experience with library systems and organisation such as cataloguing is desired but not essential.

We're looking for helpers to "meet and greet" our toy library members. We operate from the Ethel Warren Bullsbrook Community Centre. Perhaps you have your own children who would benefit from membership of the toy library, perhaps you are a senior who wants to get involved or maybe you just simply want to help out. Please consider joining our group's roster.