Found 58 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you enjoy working with children? Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports kids living in families affected by mental illness. Kookaburra Kids are seeking bubbly Activity Day Volunteers to attend our activity days in Perth. Activities include laser tag, pizza making, bowling, movies, rock climbing and many more! The role would suit an individual who has a passion for our cause, reliable, energetic, has the ability to relate to kids and have fun!

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Starting a Walking Group is a great way to be social and stay active – and we’ll support you all the way! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking volunteers to start and lead walking groups in their neighbourhood. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

Would you like to volunteer at the Bacchus Marsh Opportunity Shop? This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with some amazing ladies while making new friendships within the local community.

As you may imagine the lock down was a lonely time, so we have created some new volunteer roles to help reduce social isolation and help the elderly who live independently to reconnect back into the community.

Leigh Place is seeking a volunteer bus driver with an HR licence for 2/3 monthly outings, mainly on Thursday or Friday. Volunteers make an incredible contribution to residents' health and well-being, avoiding social isolation, anxiety and depression.

Volunteering at Leigh Place is very dynamic and based on volunteers skills and objectives. Over the years, volunteers shared fantastic skills and ideas! Below are some activities available: • Assist lifestyle team to deliver activities • Escort residents to outings • Gardening • Entertainment • Company, conversation and socialisation • Digital devices support Volunteers make an incredible contribution to residents' health and wellbeing, avoiding social isolation, anxiety and depression.

Would you like to meet new people & take an active role in helping your community members to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing & social connections? An established walking group is looking for you! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking a volunteer to lead the Westfield North Lakes Shopping Centre Walking Group, Wednesdays from 7am, ending with an optional coffee & chat. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

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.

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Heart Foundation Walking is seeking a volunteer/s to lead a walking groups in collaboration with the Exercise Collaborative (Exercise Physiology clinic). Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from both the Heart Foundation and the ExCo.

Maroondah Winter Shelter provides a safe and warm place for homeless males to stay overnight during the winter months, 7 nights per week. Home cooked meals are provided. As a volunteer you would be making a difference to the lives of those who have been sleeping rough. Being able to listen, show care and treat our guests with dignity and compassion is what we ask for.

Can you help to heat up meals, serve meals or do dishes? Chat with guests and share a meal with them. Our guests are isolated or financially disadvantaged people who need some extra support with meals and being with community.

Did you know that 60% of Perth's water comes from below the train tracks in Whiteman Park? Our fleet of diesel and steam trains are looking for new Customer Service Officers to sell tickets and greet our boarding train riders. Be part of our Team - Bennett Book Railway is proudly owned and operated by volunteer members of the Western Australian Light Railway Preservation Association

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.

We need someone that can assist the facilitator to setup and greet participants. The person will also be responsible for introducing new people, facilitating group interactions and helping with clean up after the sessions.

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!

Do you enjoy cooking and socialising? This is a great opportunity to share your cullinary skills and enjoy the company of other like minded people.

Your interaction with the young person may help to break the cycle of vulnerability and to have hope for their future.

Koya is seeking volunteers to assist our facilitators for the Djookian Club which is a girls club for First Nations girls.

Our volunteers have the opportunity to positively impact the elderly or people with disabilities by giving free trishaw rides on e-bikes. Full training is provided. Our pilots are everyone from directors to senior citizens and students (18yrs +)

Do you like being active in the outdoors? If you can do all or any one of the duties listed below we would love to speak to you about volunteering in a local gardening team - training can also be provided.