Found 149 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.

Kitchen assistant required To assist the chef with morning tea and lunch. Waratah is an a respite centre helping our elderly in the community.

We have a fun position at Woolgoolga day programme helping our elderly clients with quizzes, bingo, morning tea and lunch. We are looking for a volunteer for Fridays between 9am and 3pm. A staff member will be on hand to train the volunteer

As a HammondCare Afternoon Tea Volunteer, you'll be helping residents enjoy a variety of activities at our onsite engagement space 'The Hub'. Fortnightly visits will see you helping set up for a mini movie session, hosting a quiz or even serving some treats for afternoon tea to name a few. Come along and prepare for a variety of engagement as you volunteer your time at HammondCare Cardiff. You'll be helping to reduce social isolation.

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for ‘Tech Savvy’ The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for people to assist in keeping the centre’s kitchen organised and running efficiently, which helps with the smooth running of the daily programs to support older persons and people with disabilities.

Assisting our elderly residents enjoy their morning and afternoon activities.

The position is responsible for preparing food for events that have a food element. The attendant will complete tasks as directed by staff.

The position is responsible for selling food and drinks to patrons at the DRPAC

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.

We are seeking Volunteer Visitors to assist with the monthly BBQ for residents by escorting and spending time with individual residents or small groups and helping with the BBQ activities.

Melville Cares are seeking volunteers to assist with the preparation of food and set up and running of activities and social interaction with clients at their centres in the Melville area.

Looking for something meaningful to do with your mother on Mother's Day? You and your mother can volunteer together for an meaningful event with the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL)

Do you have a couple hours to spare on the 11th May? Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL) is organising a big event on the 12th and they are looking for volunteers to help them set up and decorate the venue.

Wanting to try working in hospitality? Wanting to have some free training? Then come volunteer with Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL) for their meaningful event.

Calling all cooking lovers or retired chefs who would like to give back to their community! We are in much need of a volunteer to help prepare and serve nutritious & delicious meals to our lovely clients onsite at our Leisure Centre activities in Guildford. These social outings are so important to the lives of our clients as they get to enjoy a friendly and safe space for them to socialise, enjoy a day full of activities and have a delicious home cooked meal in good company.

Boroondara Cooks is a meal sharing and community-strengthening program that supports older residents (Diners) who live in their own home, however aren’t always able to cook for themselves. The program connects community members (Volunteer Cooks) who are happy to share an extra portion of their home cooked meal with an older neighbour on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. The Diner appreciates a regular home cooked meal delivered to them and a friendly face to say hello.

Volunteers required in our dementia specific Activity Centre's. Key duties can include the following, assisting our Activity Officers with activities, assistance with preparing meals, serving of meals, general kitchen duties, becoming a bus host on our Community Transport bus, which would involve transporting clients to and from Centre. If there is a particular role you are interested in, then that is completely up to you.

Our Social Connections Program supports people aged over 65 to get back to the things they love.

Various kitchen duties, be capable of cutting up food and be able to present food well. Assist in washing up and setting up tables. The role starts with ENTRY LEVEL duties with responsibilities increasing over time. It is quieter in the mornings increasing over the lunchtime period. ***To be referred to this role a face-to-face interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

So many isolated and aged members of our community but not enough Volunteers to delivery them their meals! Could you offer 1.5 hrs. a week, fortnight or even a month? Please express an interest in this role today! This role sees Volunteers deliver hot and cold meals directly to the homes of isolated and aged community members. This role requires the use of your own vehicle, it may also be something you’d like to do with a friend/ family member!