Found 255 volunteering opportunities in Australia

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

Lane Cove National Park has a thriving Bushcare Program running under the supervision of a National Parks Bushcare Coordinator. There are groups currently working on different days, from every week to once a month, and they welcome new members. Work is in the bush, removing weeds so that native plants will regenerate, improving the biodiversity of the park.

We are currently looking for an Italian speaking volunteer for an isolated Italian speaking lady who lives in her own home. Do you live near Mooroolbark and can you spare 1 hour per fortnight? This lady would benefit greatly from regular contact by a visitor/friend. Regular contacts or visits have a positive impact in reducing social isolation and improving the well-being of the resident.

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.

We are looking for Volunteer Visitors interested in spending time with individual residents or a small group of residents to give gentle hand massages and apply colour to nails. No experience is necessary, and all products are supplied. 

Uniting Social Support Program is seeking Volunteers who are interested in facilitating activities at The Chadstone AgeWell Centre. This Centre offers participants the opportunity to engage in a range of social activities including art, craft and light exercise.

If you would like to connect with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

Uniting Social Support Program is seeking Volunteers who are interested in facilitating activities at The East Burwood Centre, East Burwood. The Centre offers participants the opportunity to engage in a range of social activities including art, craft and light exercise.

Share your language and companionship during weekly or fortnightly visit with an isolated Russian/Lithuanian speaking man living in Frankston.

MiCare are looking for a female, Italian speaking volunteer who can share a smile and companionship during weekly friendly visits to an isolated and lonely elderly woman in the Altona. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Homeshare is an innovative way of bringing together two groups of people with needs: - An older person needing someone in the house at night and help with household jobs - The younger person needing somewhere affordable to live Homeshare is a unique opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of an older person in return for secure, affordable accommodation. It is based on principles of connection, reciprocity, and mutual benefit.

We are looking for outgoing volunteers who have the heart and passion to help us bring joy and satisfaction to our residents' days. This role will see you engage our residents in games of Scrabble or other tabletop games of interest. If you have a few hours to spare and are looking for a rewarding and social volunteering role, this could be the one for you.

Do you have a good sense of humour and the love of a good yarn? Do you like to play games, reminisce or have any hobbies or skills you can share? We are looking for volunteers with various interests to help engage our male residents during Men's Group activities. This is an opportunity to be part of a group that assists and supports men to stay connected to their hobbies and interests.

This volunteer opportunity will help the residents to feel nurtured with some one-on-one beauty time. No experience is required!

Do you enjoy meeting new people and have some time to spare? We have a variety of fun and rewarding volunteering opportunities available. These volunteer roles contribute to improving the quality of life of our senior residents by increasing physical well-being and reducing social isolation. We welcome volunteers who are outgoing, friendly, compassionate and patient. If you would like to give back to the community, we would love to hear from you!

Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports regular in-person volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people who: ☎ don’t have regular contact with friends or relatives 💔 are feeling isolated from their culture or heritage

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.