Found 518 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Australian Refugee Volunteers (ARV) is an entirely volunteer-run non-religious and apolitical organisation that runs exciting programs for children from asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds in Sydney. Our excursions are a mix of fun and developmental activities that give our clients skills and confidence whilst allowing them to just be kids for the day! Volunteers collect children, bring them together as a program group for the activity, and then drop them home at the end of the day.

Do you have one hour each week to volunteer? Do you enjoy a game of pool or watching the footy? We have a lovely older gent with the most wonderful Scottish accent who is looking for a friend to share a game of pool, a few jokes or just watch a game of football together. Join us in creating meaningful connections that brighten lives. Discover the joy of giving back - volunteer today!

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

Inclusion Melbourne is a participant in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS); a national program that aims to enrich the quality of life of older people and enhance their social connectedness. As a volunteer, you will be making a real difference by: • Spending time with participants engaged in shared interest activities • Providing companionship and support • Reducing the social isolation and loneliness experienced by some older people.

Help seniors learn to use technology. You will be a member of a supportive team of volunteers, all seniors themselves, offering training either one to one or in small classes using our well-equipped premises at Castle Hill. Training manuals and administrative support are provided.

MiCare is looking for a volunteer that can share a smile, a joke and companionship during fortnightly friendly visits to this isolated and lonely elderly man who lives in an aged care facility. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Would you like to visit an older person in their home and make a new friend? Have you got some time and conversation to share? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor who would enjoy intellectual conversation, sharing of ideas , vists to the local community library and/or art gallery for outings. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

Would you like to visit an older person in their home and make a new friend? Have you got some time and conversation to share? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor for a lovely lady who would greatly benefit from some company through listening to music together, sharing conversation and general company. Dementia experience helpful (training provided). Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

Do you have one hour each week or fortnight to volunteer? Are you someone who loves the great outdoors and has a heart for making a difference in the lives of others? We're searching for a special volunteer to accompany one of our gentle, non-verbal elder on leisurely strolls through nature. We are searching for friendly, engaging Volunteer Visitors that are 18 years of age or older. This position requires patience, compassion and reliability.

We have a lovely lady how would love some companionship in Shellharbour. Could you spare a hour per week for a cuppa and chat. The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons.

We are seeking volunteers speaking Greek to visit elderly residents at the aged care facility. Many seniors feel isolated due to differences in language and culture compared to others. Your presence and conversation can truly brighten their days! Join us in spreading warmth and companionship.

We are seeking volunteers speaking Croatian to visit elderly residents at the aged care facility. Many seniors feel isolated due to differences in language and culture compared to others. Your presence and conversation can truly brighten their days! Join us in spreading warmth and companionship.

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

A volunteer is required in the laundry with washing, pressing and labelling residents’ clothing. It also involves returning laundered clothes to the residents and placing items in their wardrobes. Suitable for retirees wanting to contribute to the community. #AgedCare #laundry #seniors

Friendly Visiting Volunteers required for companionship to elderly lady in Morwell. Do you have one free hour per fortnight and do you want to make a difference? Volunteering brings a lot of fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

MiCare is looking for a mature age Dutch or English speaking male or female volunteer that loves to be with people to provide social support and positive interactions on a regular basis. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Mandarin speaking volunteer visitor needed to visit socially and culturally isolated lady living in aged care facility. Do you have experience with the elderly? Are you empathetic and want to change someone's life? We have a lovely lady who would enjoy talking in Mandarin to a special volunteer.

Mandarin speaking volunteer visitor needed to visit socially and culturally isolated lady living in aged care facility. Do you have experience with the elderly? Are you empathetic and want to change someone's life? We have a lovely lady who would enjoy talking in Mandarin to a special volunteer.

Volunteer visitor needed for 1 hour a week/fortnight to change someone's life! Improve an older person's well-being and help reduce their social isolation by becoming a volunteer visitor. Warm and caring Lebanese female needed for Lebanese isolated lady living in her home. Would love to speak Arabic with someone and enjoy each other's company.

Seeking natural leaders to lead the charge in welcoming refugee newcomers. Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.