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JoCare understands that technology can help stave off loneliness and can enrich an older person’s life by opening up communication with family, grandchildren, community events, online courses, online meetings and can provide another avenue for regular contact. JoCare Digital Mentors provide support to older people in a group setting where volunteers have the support of other mentors. You do not need to be an expert, just enjoy the benefits of technology. Training and support provided

Become a Silverchain volunteer and enrich lives of seniors in your community through meaningful connections. Silverchain is looking for dedicated volunteers to help the elderly in regional Western Australia to improve their digital technology skills and use their devices to stay connected with family and friends.

The Buttery is pleased to announce it has volunteer opportunities for talented people with a financial or legal background to join our NFP Board.

Expressions of interest are sought for membership to the Flinders University’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). A position on the HREC is a volunteer, unpaid position and would suit someone that is retired, works part time or has flexible working arrangements. In 2024, the HREC will meet 11 times, to review and approve human based research projects at Flinders University.

Help seniors learn to use technology. You will be a member of a supportive team of volunteers, all seniors themselves, offering training either one to one or in small classes using our well-equipped premises at Castle Hill. Training manuals and administrative support are provided.

Volunteer tutor needed to run a weekly French class or classes at Trinity School for Seniors. Our students are 60 years or older, and are keen learners. Our classes focus on fun and friendship, achieving companionship through learning.

Become a Silverchain volunteer and enrich lives of seniors in your community through meaningful connections. Silverchain is looking for dedicated volunteers to help the elderly in regional Western Australia to improve their digital technology skills and use their devices to stay connected with family and friends.

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.

We need volunteers who can share their time to support our elderly residents living in aged care residential homes at our boutique Home at Hove.

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 are seeking volunteers who would like to spend time leading and teaching a small group of residents the art of knitting and crocheting. A great opportunity to pass on your knowledge and skills, whilst enjoying a friendly chat.

The LEGO Club is an all-ages club for build-masters and LEGO enthusiasts. The Club runs on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00-12:30. If you: - Love all things LEGO - Would like to facilitate a LEGO club for all ages - Have a reliable, energetic and responsible attitude - Can communicate, listen and relate well to others - Are independent and able to follow guidelines This is the opportunity for you!

Our charity is assisting an elderly man, who has lived an incredible life, to finish the final volume of his trilogy memoir. See No Snowflake 1 & No Snowflake 2 by A Baddon. We need to help him find photos of key people he mentions.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of older adults? Become an iPad Volunteer and help older adults stay connected in today's digital world. Your role will be to guide participants to use their iPads and its many features.

As one of our trained volunteer digital mentor “Tech Mates” serving the Computer Club, you’ll work alongside its founder, with a group of Digital Literacy Foundation Tech Mates and the Computer Club’s technicians, to provide one-on-one support to residents with tech issues, either in the Computer Club’s well-appointed rooms or in members’ residences.

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.

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.

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