Found 1472 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

Taking your dog into your local school every week for approx 2 hours to help children read.

YPRL is seeking a new **Reading Dogs team** to join Thomastown Library. Our Reading Dogs program promotes children’s literacy by having children read aloud to dogs at the library. Our mission is to make reading fun and enjoyable for children so that they become confident and lifelong readers. Reading Dogs are accredited companion animals who volunteer with their owner/handler as a team by facilitating reading sessions. If your dog is calm, patient, and loveable, get in touch with us today!

Are you interested in a career in the animal industry? This volunteer position would suit someone wanting to step into animal welfare or needs experience for a job in boarding kennels, animal shelter or vet nursing. It would also suit someone that loves dogs and would just love to help out. You must be over 18 to apply.

Do you have a dog who loves people, enjoys pats and cuddles, and can sit with an adult or older person in need of some love and attention for up to an hour, with you by their side? Do you have free time on your hands, and would love to see your dog sharing the love, at the same time you're looking for a way to spend more meaningful time with your doggo, and grow closer as a result? Well look no further! If this sounds like you, please get in touch and I'd love to chat with you some more.

Our reservoir reserves are home to beautiful landscapes and unique flora and fauna. Join a group of like-minded people and help nurture these special places. You'll be actively involved in caring for your local reservoir reserve and enhancing the experience for visitors. Activities include bushcare, revegetation, habitat improvement, biodiversity surveys (e.g. birds, frogs, plants), fish stocking and supporting community events.

Make a lasting difference in someone's life - volunteer to brighten the day of an elderly person in Murray Aged Care Residence. Your time, compassion, and companionship can bring immeasurable joy and comfort to those who need it most. Interested join us at our Information session to discover the fulfilling volunteer roles awaiting you. Information Session Date: Thursday 2 May 2024 Time: 12.30pm-2pm Location: Murray Mudge - 7 Raymond Grove Glenelg .

Our Flyer Drop Champion is a friendly face that promotes upcoming programs and events by distributing flyers throughout our local community.

The Care Crew is an essential group within the CSCI Champion program. The Care Crew are called upon when the threat of an adverse weather event, disaster or emergency has impacted our community .

Come and Volunteer with us at our Food Pantry within our Early Years Centre in Gordonvale! Our Food Pantry runs every Thursday 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Passionate about walking alongside First Nations communities and creating empowering opportunities? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

Have a passion for helping people and animals? Help create happy paws & hearts with us by volunteering 🐾💞 Send your expression of interest via our website.

The Volunteer Visitor will provide friendship and companionship through regular one-on-one/or group visits to older people residing in Australian Government Residential Aged Care Facilities and/or one-on-one visits to recipients of Footprints Community Home Care Packages (HCP) who are socially isolated or at risk of social isolation.

We are currently looking for Volunteer Drivers to pick up or drop off older persons in company vehicles so they can attend the Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie. A company vehicle is provided.

We are currently looking for Volunteer Drivers to pick up or drop off older persons in company vehicles so they can attend the Arana Hills Respite Centre. A company vehicle is provided.

Wesley Mission Queensland is currently seeking a team of motivated and passionate people to transport our clients to medical appointments and social activities within the local community. If you are great with people, enjoy driving, have aa valid driver’s licence, a minimum of one day each week to spare and have a genuine passion to help others, this could be the perfect role for you!

25 seater bus drivers needed in Frankston/Langwarrin area. Need at least a Light Rigid licence. Peninsula Transport Assist is a not-for-profit organisation assisting disadvantaged people in our community to access services using volunteer drivers (in their own vehicles). Bus bookings are an important source of income for P.T.A. and keeps the organisation viable. (The service provided by the drivers using their own vehicles is not a source of income for P.T.A..)

Using your own vehicle, assist those in the community who can't drive due to illness or circumstance get out for medical appointments, funerals, shopping, exercise, social connection. Some drives may be only 100 metres and some as far as 100 kms. Drivers are never asked to do more than they are comfortable with. Some reimbursement is available to cover petrol costs. Drivers are kept connected with a newsletter and monthly morning teas.

We need volunteer drivers who can transport vulnerable people in our community so they can access essential services like medical appointments, shopping, exercise programs. Drivers who use their own cars are reimbursed per kilometre they drive, if they choose to take payment. Driving is a very rewarding role and we provide training and ongoing mentoring. Come and join an organisation where you are valued and provide an extremely necessary service to our most needy residents.

The purpose of the Regional Advisory Committees is to advise and assist the Board and Senior Management Team of the Service on matters relevant to the local region. The Committees help to ensure the Service’s strategic direction and partnerships continue to serve the community’s best interests. Committee members work in a voluntary/unpaid capacity.