Found 773 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Lack of transport is a common barrier for seniors to remain part of their community. Having no transport can stop them from doing the things they need to do, and leads to feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you enjoy driving, you can make a difference by helping with their transport needs to important medical appointments or social activities.

Arana Hills Respite Centre is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with special needs. It’s such a lovely place to volunteer and there is something for everyone!

Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with special needs. It’s such a lovely place to volunteer and there is something for everyone!

Are you a caring, patient person who enjoys spending time with older people? If yes, then this is the perfect role for you.

If you're looking for a fun and unique role and if you love to help and love to cook - we'd love to hear from you. As an Upbeat Arts Kitchen Team member, you’ll work with others to help prepare a healthy lunch for one of our Absolutely Everybody choir programs. Join us now and help at our Sunshine Coast location. Fortnightly or monthly commitment available.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in residential aged care in Fortitude Valley. In this particular role, a lady who grew up in former Yugoslavia would enjoy reminiscing in her first language and sharing a tea or coffee with you.

SisterWorks is a partner of UN Women, to deliver UN Women’ Second Chance Education pilot project in Australia. SisterWorks provides training programs to the most vulnerable women with little English of refugee and migrant backgrounds. As a Sewing Teacher, you will be working in the SisterWorks design lab, empowering women by coordinating their sewing classes and teaching new skills.

We have a male client in Ormond who loves to chat about ideas, books, music and national and international affairs. Our Client is well read and loves listening to music, and he would love to spend an hour a fortnight with a volunteer with whom he can chat over a coffee or go for a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond (next to Caulfield), please express interest below!!

Buongiorno! We are looking for friendly people who are interested in enhancing the lives of people living in aged care by connecting them to their cultural communities. In this particular opportunity, an older lady would enjoy conversation with you in her first language, Italian.

As a driver at the Mission to Seafarers, your invaluable assistance will help and support the dedicated team of staff and volunteers provide comfort, a friendly face and a sense of community to the thousands of seafarers who visit the Port of Melbourne every year.

Bush Restoration volunteer, Environmental helper. Love the outdoors and walking? Why not help maintain walking trails and join in other environmental projects?

Church Activity Assist - Aged are required at both the Yallaroo and Arrunga Aged Care Facilities.

The Activity Volunteer supports the Lifestyle Coordinator with group activities which enrich the lives of our seniors in Sundale's Aged Care Centres. The activities include bingo, a card game named HOY, art & craft, word games, bus outings and a range of other fun activities which change weekly.

We encourage ladies to join our caring team of volunteers to support the most vulnerable members of our community. It's not just a job for the boys! Use your own car or one of our people movers. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering – now is the time to register. New year, New you!

Transport frail and isolated people in the City of Knox and people with disabilities to medical appointments, planned activity groups and one on one shopping. Driving positions available in Lysterfield, Rowville, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Wantirna, Boronia and Bayswater.

Coffee Shop Assistants - for both our Dellacourt and Yallaroo Aged Care facilities

Companion for Outings: Outings - Involves assisting the Divisional Therapy team with a larger number of residents on an outing. Volunteers required for All Aged Care Sites.

A volunteer Catering Floor Assistant is required to Prepare and serve tea, coffee and morning teas in the kitchen and general tidying up e.g. sweeping mopping etc. of a community aged care centre which conducts programs during the day for the elderly.

Cooking Program Assistant required to assist in cooking classes with adult students.

Activities volunteer to assist with outings and activities with the elderly.