Found 24 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

Use your own roadworthy vehicle to transport frail elderly to group/social activities.

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

Would you like to get involved in a truly heart-warming volunteer role? We are currently needing volunteers to provide social visits to residents at our Residential Aged Care in North Geelong. This could involve good conversation over a cup of tea, sitting in our beautiful courtyard together, reading or listening to music together.

Can you speak Italian, Dutch, Croatian or Serbian? We are currently looking for volunteers in these languages, to visit residents and converse in their language, at our Residential Aged Care in North Geelong. This could involve good conversation over a cup of tea, sitting in our beautiful courtyard together, reading or listening to music together.

Do you speak Arabic fluently and want to connect with your community while making a meaningful impact? We are searching for a passionate volunteer translator to join our CHSP program! You'll be helping bridge the gap for older adults by translating informative talks from English to Arabic during our weekly events.

Spend time with an elderly person who would like a social visitor at HammondCare Caulfield residential aged care home. Ideally you'll be fluent in Greek and enjoy chatting with people.

Spend time with an elderly person who would like a social visitor at HammondCare Caulfield residential aged care home. Ideally you'll be fluent either Mandarin, Russian or Greek and enjoy chatting with people.

Are you interested in in the welfare of older people. Umbrella Multicultural Community Care are looking to place Community Visitor Volunteers with our senior clients from the CaLD and LGBTQIA+ communities to provide friendship and companionship with the aim to reduce isolation.