Found 35 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Our Technical Volunteer designs, makes or modifies aids and equipment for people with a disability or the frail aged when there is no commercial solution available. Volunteers undertake project work in their own homes and sheds using their own tools. This volunteering opportunity is also perfect for retired or still working trades people, engineers or those who simply like to tinker and invent at home.

Freedom Wheels (FW) is a unique program enabling children with disabilities to experience the thrill of riding a bike.

We are currently seeking volunteer CNC wood machinists and laser cutter operators to offer us their specialised skills

Are you a technical person looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with disabilities or the frail aged? Your role will be crucial in making a positive impact on the lives of those who rely on specialized equipment to assist them with their daily tasks. With your excellent problem-solving skills, strong technical knowledge, and passion for making a positive difference, you will be able to deliver projects within budget and time constraints while ensuring

Our Technical Volunteer designs, makes or modifies aids and equipment for people with a disability or the frail aged when there is no commercial solution available. Volunteers undertake project work in their own homes and sheds using their own tools.

Are you passionate about music and looking to make a difference? Join our dedicated team at Vision Australia and help make music accessible to individuals with vision impairments through our Braille Music Transcription Service. Volunteer for a three-hour shift once a week. Work remotely over the phone, with music scores emailed to you for transcription.

We are looking for Arabic or Rohingya speaking volunteers to provide language support to adult migrants and refugees attending our monthly Women’s Group in Zillmere. Volunteers play an important role in creating welcome, inclusion and belonging.

Do you take pride in keeping a fleet of community vehicles in great condition? Are you able to work unsupervised and complete the upkeep of the vehicles? Assistance needed one or two days a week. Role is general maintenance and safety checks that include checking tyre pressure, fluid levels and cleaning vehicles inside and out.

MiCare is looking for committed and enthusiastic people to volunteer in our Family Learning Clubs in Werribee and Laverton. The program aims to assist newly arrived young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds with their school work, basic literacy and numeracy skills. Must be over 18 years of age.

Variety of maintenance. Peel Horse Power, Kwinana. Role includes fencing, reticulation, gardening and machinery maintenance. MUST have own transport. It would be a real benefit to be able to drive a tractor.

Centacare FNQ is the lead provider of multicultural services in Far North Queensland. We have been delivering programs that promote a safe, welcoming and supportive space for newly arrived refugee and migrant communities, as well as those seeking asylum for over a decade. We are in need of volunteers who have basic skills as a Carpenter and is willing to pass on the knowledge to refugee and migrant communities to up skill them and help them into employment. Volunteers need to be vaccinated.

We are currently seeking a volunteer to assist and mentor employees with a disability with furniture repairs, renovations and cleaning, furniture displays etc

The Gardener / Groundskeeper / Handy-person will do general garden maintenance such weeding 1 day per week - any week day 8:30-17:00

Are you a compassionate, creative and caring individual who can coordinate woodworking activities? Do you possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills? Do you have a genuine interest and passion for volunteering? If you think you have the skills, then look no further apply now!

Combine your sparkling passion for cleaning and your love for horses with your desire to make a difference. Come and contribute your skills and assist us with helping people with disabilities.

If you like to teach English as a second language to migrant adults then this position is for you.

The Scuba Gym Australia provides Scuba Therapy to people with special needs. We need a fabulous and knowledgeable grant writer and fund-raiser so we can raise the amount of fun we have by getting the grants to afford more people access to our unique therapy and we can put on events to raise awareness. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Become a Volunteer Biographer with our Life Stories Program Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your community? Are you: • Interested in life stories • A good listener • Empathetic and compassionate to other's needs • Comfortable with the written word • Able to commit to 1 hour per week sessions with clients plus some time transcribing at home

Freedom Solutions Australia are looking for technical volunteers to design, make/modify equipment for people with a disability. If you are an engineer, tradesman, upholsterer or expert "handyperson" this could be an ideal volunteering role for you. Note, you need to access a workshop and tools as facilities aren't provided at our central office. You are able to make or modify the equipment in your own time, there are no set days or times to volunteer. It's very flexible!

Freedom Wheels is a a program that provides customised bicycles for people with disability. Each bike is individually customised to each client. We have two main roles for this program: Clinic Volunteer- assist with setting up the bikes and equipment for each client assessment. Assist our Occupational Therapist (OT) by taking off and adding on components until the client can safely ride the bike. Assembly Volunteer- Build the client's individual bike, adding on custom components as prescribed