Found 74 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Have you ever wished you had a mentor, an extra adult to talk to when you were growing up? Then become a mentor, who spends an hour a week being a positive role model, listening and doing activities with a student for 1 hour each week during school hours during the school year. EdConnect Australia are seeking volunteers with general life skills to help young people in secondary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

We are seeking a Board Director with legal qualifications who wants to advance Eva Tilley’s mission to embrace, enhance and strengthen the relationships, connections and support networks of our residents and their families and friends.

Do you have just 1 hour per fortnight to spare? Oxley Community Transport is seeking friendly and enthusiastic Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

We require responsible and enthusiastic people to assist with the various roles involved in running our non-profit organization's Self-esteem & Leadership Youth Camps.

Mentors required for children and young people from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds for 2 hours per fortnight (times and days flexible). Mentors provide friendship and community engagement for a period of 12 months.

We are currently looking for Parent Peer Volunteers to facilitate family peer support groups to parents and families in the following areas: Mandurah, Fremantle, Thornlie, East Perth & Midland.

MUST BE A PARENT OF A CHILD WHO HAS OR HAD DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES. Supporting and mentoring parents of children with drug and alcohol issues.

Male Mentors required for young boys from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds for 2 hours per fortnight (times and days flexible). Mentors provide friendship and community engagement for a period of 12 months.

Male Mentors required for young boys from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds for 2 hours per fortnight (times and days flexible). Mentors provide friendship and community engagement for a period of 12 months.

Male Mentors required for young boys from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds for 2 hours per fortnight (times and days flexible). Mentors provide friendship and community engagement for a period of 12 months.

Are you retired and looking to volunteer? If you live in the Coolum area, we may have just the volunteer role for you. Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels is looking for a new Management Committee Member to take on the role of Treasurer. This rewarding volunteer position will appeal to people who have a genuine interest in ensuring older people and people with disabilities are supported in our community.

The Family Drug Helpline provides information, support and referrals to people who have someone in their life using alcohol or other drugs. The helpline is staffed by volunteers. THIS IS A PEER SUPORT ROLE, filled by people who have personal experience of being impacted by someone’s substance use. This lived experience is the key selection criteria.

We are seeking someone with exemplary skills to fulfil the role of Treasurer within our organisation. Do you possess extensive experience utilizing MYOB? Are you able to commit to dedicating one full day or two half days each week to our cause?

We are looking for volunteers in the role of Support Worker. The role requirement is to help facilitate and engage in the group program for people whose lives have been impacted by drug and or alcohol addiction.

We are looking for Volunteer Mentors to assist young people to develop a positive sense of self and increase connections with their community. All young people eligible for the program have lived in Out of Home Care through the Child Protection system and have experienced significant challenges in their childhood. The mentoring program is designed to provide young people with more community support and connections and to assist them to thrive in their adulthood.

Do you believe in rehabilitation & re-integration? Are you non-judgemental and empathetic? Do you want to be part of the solution? Volunteer with one of Australia’s most innovative non-government Crime Prevention agencies.

We are currently looking for Parent Peer Volunteers to facilitate family peer support groups to parents and families. You may also be interested in providing telephone support to parents calling the service in distress on our telephone roster, As our service provides Peer Support, IT'S ESSENTIAL you have lived experience in this area.

If you volunteer for the role of roadie you’ll have way more fun than going on the road with Midnight Oil! Our singer piano player has a bad back and needs an assistant to help set up his keyboard. Your help will also be invaluable as you participate in the singing with residents, helping them find the songs in the SingSong book.

Social Support Volunteers encourage and support community engagement, independent living and enable socially isolated people to ‘get back to the things they love’ through meaningful social connections. Volunteers work with people to meet their social support goals. This might involve having a conversation with someone over a cuppa at home, or getting out and about with a group doing something the person enjoys.

At Raise we do one thing, and we do it really well – youth mentoring. Based in high schools, we provide young people with a caring, independent volunteer mentor who shows up each week, just for them. With the time to listen, one-to-one support with a mentor empowers young people to talk through life’s challenges and help them cope better, today and in the future.