Found 70 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Approved volunteers agree to provide mentoring and friendship to a young person between the ages of 7 and 17. They commit to spending quality time with a carefully selected young person from a vulnerable or disadvantaged background for approximately 2 hours per fortnight for a period of 12 months. You will not be sitting in an office all day but going out to meet mentees.

Are you looking for a mentoring role where you can make a difference to the lives of others? Are you studying and would like to supercharge your career, or do you have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and compassion you would like to share?

Fitzroy Scout Group is looking for a Quartermaster (equipment coordinator) to join our Group Support Committee (similar to an advisory board). The role of the Quartermaster is to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of group gear such as tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment. This role would involve infrequent commitment and be quite flexible in the timing.

The RMHC WA Green Team maintains the beautiful outdoor spaces at our Nedlands Home!

Our brand-new garden of our First Steps Count Community Centre needs someone who gives it TLC. It is about planting, growing, weeding and back to nature. There is no mowing or heavy work involved. The focus of our Centre is children & their families, therefore the gardener will also have to like an environment with children.

Red Nose has a place-based training opportunity in Canberra on 15 June 2024 for Peer Supporters joining our national telephone support line. Our national 1300 phone line provide emotional support and information to bereaved families across Australia. Through their lived experience, Peer Supporters provide hope and understanding to anyone impacted by the death of a baby at any time during pregnancy or infancy, or the sudden and unexpected death of a child.

The services are required of a person to co-ordinate maintenance of the building exterior and interior and its immediate grounds. This will involve performance of some basic maintenance and gardening, as well as organising tradespeople and Council staff to carry out other maintenance activities.

Do you have a desire to make a difference? Are you passionate about supporting Young People? We have just the role for you! Little Dreamers is Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, working with young people who provide unpaid care for a family member with a disability, illness or addiction across a range of direct support programs. We are looking for volunteers to join our incredible volunteer community as we expand our support services throughout QLD!

Playgroups provide opportunities for families to create social connections and learning opportunities. Child and Family Service on the Gold Coast, Early Years Centre provides educational and social support to families and their children. Volunteers support staff to facilitate groups and develop connections with families attending. If you enjoy working with children and families or looking to work in the field, this role could suit you!

As a Camp Leader at The Portsea Camp, you'll form lasting connections with campers, guiding them from morning to night through adventures and activities. Foster unforgettable memories and friendships while providing support and leadership in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

SUPPORTING MEN, WOMEN & FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR SOCIAL ISOLATION If you have two to three hours you can spare each week we would like to hear from you.

FIN Townsville gives independent support to families involved in Queensland Child Safety. FIN Townsville is a self-funded, volunteer organisation. The position is to assist volunteers at FIN Townsville to complete basic administration duties. #admin #office support #computer #compassion

The role is supporting parents, grandparents, and significant others in a child's life to navigate the Child Safety system. FIN Townsville offers free independent support to all families involved in Child Safety to ensure the safety of children is paramount, and families are appropriately supported. FIN is a self-funded, parent-led, volunteer organisation. #child safety #family support #compassion #counseling

4 Voices are looking for committed volunteers for the 4 Voices new outreach service to connect with girls and women who seeking change on the Gold Coast. You will be helping people to connect through regular conversations. We provide connection with other services like Centrelink, food services, housing, healthcare and counselling.

4 Voices are looking for committed volunteers for the 4 Voices outreach service to connect with people who are digitally and socially isolated. You will be helping people to connect through regular conversations, digital skills, setting up emails, MyGov accounts, help them with online shopping, possibly setting up their resumes, looking for work etc. You will also connect people with other services like Centrelink, food services, housing, healthcare and counselling.

4 Voices require frontline volunteers to connect with people who are digitally and socially isolated. You will be helping people to connect through regular conversations, digital skills, setting up emails, MyGov accounts, possibly setting up their resumes, looking for work etc. You will also connect people with other services like Centrelink, food services, housing, healthcare and counselling.

Do you want to make a real, practical difference by supporting people who are facing many challenges? Volunteering in this role will enable more families of Kids First to access our therapeutic services safely and affordably, and in a supportive and comfortable environment. Lots of training and support will be offered in this important NEW volunteer program!

If you love working outdoors and keeping active, this might be ideal for you. We require a dedicated team member to keep our lawns and gardens looking great. Back in the past, the Factory took pride in its award-winning gardens, and we'd love to return them to their former glory.

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 primary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

Do you enjoy hands-on work in interesting places? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in gardening or maintenance? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting garden and maintenance volunteers to work as valuable members of the Trust’s team at our prestigious Everglades property at Leura!