Found 24 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Expressions of interest are sought for a volunteer wildlife animal welfare representative. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Expressions of interest are sought for volunteer membership to fulfil roles on a newly constituted Animal Ethics Committee at Monash University in Clayton, Victoria. We are looking for veterinarians and individuals with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. The association has a strong committee composed of Species Representatives for each major animal group – dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, insects, reptiles, farm animals, small mammals, native mammals and mobile educators. You have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in animal welfare outcomes and in nationally significant areas of policy review and implementation.

Henry Kendall Museum and Cottage is situated at West Gosford. It contains a variety of resources and information about the history of the Central Coast. Brisbane Water Historical Society is currently looking for a suitable volunteer as our Committee Secretary who will be responsible for undertaking secretariat duties. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Key duties of the Treasurer include: Serve as an Office Bearer on the Committee; process weekly transactions; prepare monthly and annual reports plus the annual budget, maintain financial records; monitor expenditure in relation to the budget; advise the Committee on all financial matters relating to the running of the association.

Monthly BBQ Co-coordinator needed to take charge of the Bunnings BBQ’s as a volunteer coordinator. Box of all the items needed can be supplied. The fundraising is to help run All4hoovesWA Equine Rescue Sanctuary Inc. They would like to book in an event/BBQ once a month and it runs from our local Albany Bunnings Store on Chesterpass Road. They do have a list of volunteers that could potentially get to come onboard, but if you knew anyone that would like to help you that would be great too.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Burwood, Victoria.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Geelong, Victoria.

Gain valuable events experience and also be part of Woodfordia's burgeoning Folk Club that takes place the last Saturday of the month. You may even wish to sign up and try your hand at performing! This crew does all the behind the scenes work for Woodfordia's annual working bee, the Winter Warmer, for the Woodford Folk Festival Programme Launch and the two volunteer parties at the festival.

Local art gallery requires a wait person for special events including exhibition openings, corporate events, or other such events involving food and drink. No formal qualifications, or skills, are required, however the following would be desirable: Have an interest in the arts, Ideally to have skills in serving food and beverages, Understanding of safe food practices, Work as a team, or on their own, Effective communication skills - Verbal and written, Good attention to detail.

Volunteers are required to assist in the setting up and running of artists' exhibitions. Duties would include setting up of tables and chairs, distribution of food and drinks - RSA qualifications are desirable, making sales and some light cleaning. At the end of the Exhibition help with the removal and packaging of the artworks.

The Policy Writer is member of the SOWFI Governance and Policy Sub-Committee. The position works together with the Sub-Committee and the Board Secretary to support the preparation of both internal and public facing documents, including organisational policies, public facing position statements, responses to government inquiries, and other documents which advocate for the conservation, rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife in line with SOWFI’s objectives.

AVIARY ATTENDANTS - Cleaning and feeding the birds, interacting with the birds checking their health and wellbeing, collecting and cleaning food dishes. We are looking for at least 3 Aviary attendants. On the job training given. . For those who are doing animal studies this is a great hands on experience with achievement certificates available. Mature persons and retirees welcome. Our sanctuary is a Centrelink and Work for the Dole approved workplace.

This is an important administrative role to support our Board Members. We are seeking expressions of interest from people with good time management, experienced in administrative roles and keen to support the leadership team of Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) and our wildlife. This role could be 3-5 hours a week.

Vibrant local not for profit community seeks your passion for gardening to join their flourishing team as a member of their Gardening Committee. Hands on gardening and as a member of the Committee, which ever slot works for you. The Katherine Sussanah Pritchard Writers group is located in a heritage listed building surrounded by beautiful gardens tended for by a team of volunteers. Passion for gardening and would like to support the work of the Writers Centre then this could be the role for yo

Volunteers are required to assist in the cafe and shop at the Great Stupa

K9 Rescue is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our organisation as a volunteer with a strong background in finance or accounting, particularly within the charity sector.

Strawberry Hill has a new visitor hub and needs volunteers to make coffee and serve refreshments to visitors enjoying their stay.

Our Grill Crew operate at the Vegan Markets twice each month, serving up hot dogs along with our merchandise and an assortment of other donated products. Grill Crew are an extremely important part of the sanctuary’s fundraising, accounting for over 20% of our average monthly revenue for animal care and advocacy.

Working as part of a well organised team and assisting with front-of-house theatre duties.