Found 32 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you have one hour a fortnight? Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges we face as we age. Can you spare just an hour a fortnight to visit an isolated senior? Do you speak a second language? We have a waiting list of culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ clients who would love some company. A friendly smile and a caring conversation can make a huge difference. Volunteer with us.

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 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.

Wintringham is a specialised welfare company that provides housing and care to elderly, frail men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Opportunities exist for a volunteer to work with one of our residents who is socially isolated, due to language barrier, If this is you, Wintringham would love to hear from you as this is a very rewarding volunteer role.

Spend time with an elderly person living with dementia who would like a social visitor at HammondCare Residential Aged care home. Ideally, you'll be a fluent Italian speaker, have general knowledge about Italy and enjoy chatting with people.

Access Sydney (ASCT) is seeking Social Support Volunteers responsible for providing assistance to ASCT clients who are in need of social interaction and to enable them to remain engaged in the community.

At Twilight Aged Care we have an active and growing volunteer program that is comprised of compassionate and dedicated individuals looking to improve the quality of life of residents through genuine social engagement, activities, and one on one conversations.

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 speak Greek and have some spare time? Make a difference to the life of an elderly Greek resident by chatting in Greek and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

Are you fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking volunteers to assist our Toy Library Session Co-ordinator with the running of Toy Library sessions during open hours. Positions available on Saturda 9:30am-11:30am or 11:30am- 1:30pm.

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?

Do you speak Italian and have some spare time? Make a difference to the lives of elderly Italian residents by chatting in Italian and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

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 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 gentleman originally from Italy would enjoy reminiscing in his first language and sharing a coffee with you. Ciao!

Parents Beyond Breakup is urgently seeking a Board Director with financial experience who is committed to the values of the organisation, & the advancement of separated parents & children’s wellbeing.

Do you speak Filipino and love to chat? A Filipino speaking female is needed to visit a lovely lady who lives in aged care in the Plumpton area. You could chat, take a stroll around the grounds, do a hobby together, share your stories. This is such a rewarding way to volunteer. You could make such a difference to life for this lady just by dropping in for a chat on a regular basis.

Do you speak Czech and love to chat? A Czech speaking female is needed to visit a lovely lady who lives in aged care in the Plumpton area. You could chat, take a stroll around the grounds, do a hobby together, share your stories. This is such a rewarding way to volunteer. You could make such a difference to life for this lady just by dropping in for a chat on a regular basis.

Do you speak Serbian and love to chat? A Serbian speaking female is needed to visit a lovely lady who lives in aged care in the Plumpton area. You could chat, take a stroll around the grounds, do a hobby together, share your stories. This is such a rewarding way to volunteer. You could make such a difference to life for this lady just by dropping in for a chat on a regular basis.

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.