Found 161 volunteering opportunities in Australia

YPRL is seeking a new **Reading Dogs team** to join Thomastown Library. Our Reading Dogs program promotes children’s literacy by having children read aloud to dogs at the library. Our mission is to make reading fun and enjoyable for children so that they become confident and lifelong readers. Reading Dogs are accredited companion animals who volunteer with their owner/handler as a team by facilitating reading sessions. If your dog is calm, patient, and loveable, get in touch with us today!

Are you looking to get involved by volunteering with a local community focused not-for-profit? Join a friendly and welcoming team made of volunteers and members at this Toy Library. We are a registered charity committed to supporting children’s development through play located close to Ashburton Village. We are looking for a Parent Talk Presenter who can speak to new parents and families about the benefits of joining a toy library.

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for ‘Tech Savvy’ The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for people to assist in keeping the centre’s kitchen organised and running efficiently, which helps with the smooth running of the daily programs to support older persons and people with disabilities.

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.

Unpacking, sorting, repackaging, general assistance in store and in delivery area

Want to save the planet in your pajamas? As a Virtual Admin Support volunteer, you can be a superhero from your sofa! Join us to ignite change in the Renewable Energy sector and heal communities across Australia. Whether it's powering up our Community Energy Zone project or boosting support for nurses, educators, and health professionals, your efforts are crucial. Don't just make a difference—be the difference. Join our volunteer team!!! Ready to wear that cape?

We are seeking Volunteer Visitors to assist with the monthly BBQ for residents by escorting and spending time with individual residents or small groups and helping with the BBQ activities.

Interested in bookkeeping and financials and have two hours a week to spare? We need a suitable person to undertake financial requirements for the Environment Centre. This position is 80% Bookkeeping and reporting to the BDEC committee at bi-monthly meetings and the AGM. Volunteer needs to attend meetings in person.

The People Place is seeking a Treasurer to oversee bookkeeping and to assist with financial operations of local dedicated and busy Neighbourhood House. Working in a fun team environment. Duties are variable and negotiable based on availability, skills set, interests and experience. Tasks may include: • Provide overall guidance and advice to the Board, • Personally attend monthly committee meetings, prepare monthly financial reports.

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.

Prepare, cook and pack meals from scratch for the homeless & needy.

Moongala Women’s Community House in Bentleigh East is a not for profit, friendly community-based organisation, bringing people together and providing a range of courses and activities to the community. We require a volunteer to support our organisation with welcoming visitors to the House, receptionist duties including answering the telephone, session set up and pack up where required, hospitality, and general administration duties.

Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Join a friendly and welcoming team at Canterbury Toy Library. We are committed to supporting children's development through sustainable play and are located close to Canterbury Train Station and beautiful Maling Road.

Calling all cooking lovers or retired chefs who would like to give back to their community! We are in much need of a volunteer to help prepare and serve nutritious & delicious meals to our lovely clients onsite at our Leisure Centre activities in Guildford. These social outings are so important to the lives of our clients as they get to enjoy a friendly and safe space for them to socialise, enjoy a day full of activities and have a delicious home cooked meal in good company.

The Townsville Folk Festival is an annual, volunteer run event. It is a family friendly 4 day camping and live music festival.

If you have an interest in food preparation or perhaps you are someone wanting to gain experience or get your 'foot in the door' as a cook, then this can be for you. Anyone with the right attitude is welcomed to apply!

CUDL urgently requires cooks to prepare meals at home for distribution at our street kitchen in Whitmore Square in the city. Volunteers will prepare budget meals at home once a month for collection by one of our team of drivers. Meals will go to the growing number of people in Adelaide experiencing homelessness who, otherwise, would go hungry.

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help in a high school. This is commitment is for a full school year and not for people looking for full time employment.

Volunteers required in our dementia specific Activity Centre's. Key duties can include the following, assisting our Activity Officers with activities, assistance with preparing meals, serving of meals, general kitchen duties, becoming a bus host on our Community Transport bus, which would involve transporting clients to and from Centre. If there is a particular role you are interested in, then that is completely up to you.

Our Social Connections Program supports people aged over 65 to get back to the things they love.