Found 50 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.

The Nappy Collective supports vulnerable people in our community by redistributing much needed nappies to families in need. Our flexible volunteer program allows you the opportunity to give back to the community, without a weekly commitment. Make a real impact in your community to families in need.

JDRF's prestigious Blue Tie Ball is taking place on Saturday 15 June, 2024 from 6.00pm - 12:00am at The Westin Perth. We are on the lookout for volunteers to help on the night and experience one of the best fundraising events in Perth. By lending a hand you will not only get to see how running an event works from behind the scenes, but you’ll be making a valuable contribution to raising funds for life-changing type 1 diabetes research.

Volunteer Marine Rescue members serve their respective communities on a voluntary basis by undertaking both operational and non-operational roles. VMRS groups work in close liaison with the Western Australia Police, coordinating and performing a range of marine rescue activities for the WA community. Volunteers are trained and equipped to carry out a range of activities such as: Undertaking the role of Skipper or Crew on a dedicated marine rescue vessel. Operating local marine radio services

The Inala Multicultural Festival is a FREE one-day-only event, available to families in our local community and surrounding areas. It combines multicultural performances, rides, great food and diverse stalls. We are looking for a team of amazing volunteers to assist with the set-up/down and running of this exciting event in the Inala community! We would love for you to be part of the event.

Assist residents to return home -Repair to Return is our motto

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.

Members of Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney’s (LLH2HS’s) Community Crew can volunteer with one of Australia’s leading crisis-support and suicide-prevention organisation to help build resilience and increase safety in our community.

The Department for Child Protection Volunteer Driver would transport children and young people to and from family contact, appointments and may also assist with learner driver training. Some out of hours, long distance and overnight travel may be required.

We are looking for applicants that are passionate about helping our charity support seriously ill children and their families by becoming a volunteer within our after-hours 'House Custodian' team. To act as after-hours sentinels who ensure the efficiency of evening House operations from 4.30PM – 8.00PM Monday - Friday and weekends Saturday & Sunday 3 shift per day available :- 8.00am - 12.00pm 12.00pm - 4.00pm, 4.00pm - 8.00pm.

Welcome to our Corporate Volunteering program, where businesses and their employees have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community while fostering team-building and social responsibility. Join us in making a difference by contributing to various social causes and community projects, strengthen your team dynamics through shared volunteering experiences that go beyond the workplace and demonstrate your company's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

Family Drug Support (FDS) offers a 24/7 National Support Line for families & carers supporting someone with substance use issues. Volunteers are trained in the Family Drug Support model to offer non-judgmental support to reduce the isolation and stigma that people experience.

Brainwave's first Mums Group enables mothers of children with brain illnesses and injuries to leave their home and meet other mothers supported by Brainwave at a local cafe on a monthly basis We are seeking a volunteer to help coordinate 5 of the local groups by arranging these catch ups with the mothers

Marine Rescue NSW saves lives on the water, providing the boating community with 24/7 marine search, rescue and communication services. Each year, we undertake more than 3,000 rescues across the state and return close to 10,000 boaters safely back to shore. Becoming a volunteer with Marine Rescue provides you with an opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded people and help provide an essential service to the community.

Marine Rescue NSW saves lives on the water, providing the boating community with 24/7 marine search, rescue and communication services. Each year, we undertake more than 3,000 rescues across the state and return close to 10,000 boaters safely back to shore. Becoming a volunteer with Marine Rescue provides you with an opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded people and help provide an essential service to the community.

Digital Marketer • Advertise products through online selling platforms (if they are comfortable doing this) • Marketing. If you happened to have any volunteers who are IT and social media savvy, we would also love to have a volunteer that could produce social media content

This role has been developed to support the Thriving Families Team - We are looking for a worker who can bring a positive energy to Thriving Families and who likes to be a part of a fun and enthusiastic team.