Found 20 volunteering opportunities in Australia

You will be matched with families and tasks based on your experience, skills and interests and the family’s needs. We would like you to commit for 12 months and to be flexible when volunteering. The support you are expected to give will vary from family to family and may change during your time with us. We will provide you with adequate training and supervision.

The Ku-ring-gai Chase is a feel-good community fun run around the leafy streets of Wahroonga starting and finishing at Claude Cameron Grove. The event offers a 10km and 5km fun run, a 5km run / walk and a 2km Kids Dash on fully closed roads for all the family and for all abilities. All funds raised will go directly towards supporting the athletes of the Special Olympics Sydney Upper North Shore Club.

We are seeking sailing volunteers to help disabled adults and young adults to enjoy sailing in small boats on Lake Orr. No sailing or boating experience required. Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc is a community based organisation providing recreation and sporting opportunities for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. C

The Social Connection Volunteer will support people who feel isolated in building social connections within the local community.

Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East (MIE) is seeking one or two enthusiastic volunteers to organise, administrate and oversee our Bocce Program. The Bocce Coordinator(s) will work under the direction of the Club Sports Coordinator and State Bocce Manager. Special Olympics is a not-for-profit organisation with the primary goal of helping those with an intellectual disability to participate in sport to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing, sense of purpose and community connections.

Boccia SA is holding our State titles from 8th until 10th June 2024 at The Lights Community and Sports Centre. We are seeking volunteers to help us time keep games via a app on iPads. You will be taught how to do the timekeeping. Each day starts at 8:30am and finishes by 5pm. You don't need to attend the whole day or every day if you can't commit for the entire weekend and there will be vouchers for all volunteers to get something from the cafe and lunch provided. WWCC is required.

Volunteers with the Supported Playgroup offer their time, enthusiasm and encouragement to support the children and families attending the playgroup. They assist with set up, morning tea and activities.

The Inala Multicultural Festival is a FREE one-day-only event, available to families in our local community and surrounding areas. It combines multicultural performances, rides, great food and diverse stalls. We are looking for a team of amazing volunteers to assist with the set-up/down and running of this exciting event in the Inala community! We would love for you to be part of the event.

The Department for Child Protection Volunteer Driver would transport children and young people to and from family contact, appointments and may also assist with learner driver training. Some out of hours, long distance and overnight travel may be required.

Volunteer committee positions are an ideal way to give back to your local community by utilising your skills and passion to provide a service to local community clubs. If you have a passion for sport, looking for an opportunity for social connection, keen to increase your physical activity or just wanting to dedicate some time to your local community, we have local football clubs who are in need for your time and skills.

Do you have a desire to encourage friendships and joy through exercise, a passion for sports, and to enhance the lives of athletes with an intellectual disability? Special Olympics Queensland are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Club Chair.

Located in the historic township of Willunga in South Australia. The venue has 4 floodlit courts with teams catering to all skill levels. From orange ball through to social seniors tennis. Coaching for all skill levels is also available! Although a small club, we pride ourselves on great culture & passion. This is present through the great community spirit that is evident across the board. We rely on volunteers & regularly run activities that would benefit from extra help.

Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East (MIE) is seeking a skilled volunteer to join our Club Leadership Team (LT) with the goal to transition into the Chair role during 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the future of Australia's largest Special Olympics club. MIE helps people with an intellectual disability to participate in sport to enhance wellbeing, sense of purpose and community connections.

MUNDARING – WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD NEIGHBOURS! Are you passionate about community? Do you want to make a difference in the place you call home? Consider joining your local volunteer bush fire brigade – there are nine to choose from!

Wyndham Football Club is looking for a enthusiastic volunteer to join our dynamic Football club team as Treasurer

Do you love the Geographe Bay area? Do you have an interest in making our waterways a safe and great place for recreation, business and family fun? Would you like a role as an active secretary of a not for profit group and all that the role entails? If so then join our very active group dedicated to "Keeping the Bay Safe". This is a non-operational role with scope to also join the operational team. Suitable for retired or semi-retired person.

Assist people of all ages and disabilities enjoy a game of bowls and be sociable.

Assist people with disabilities to go sailing by fitting life jackets, helping people in & out of boats & assisting with registration on a Tuesday.

We have a large suite of programs to offer the public. We are expanding into the City of Knox from Break 40 Cafe at 40/1880 Ferntree Gully Rd. We need local volunteers to assist us to recruit participants to our programs and to help cement these programs as regular fixtures for the local community. These are all groups with a therapeutic angle (eg men's & women's support groups, artistic expression opportunity groups like open mic nights, kids breakfast club or after-school safe spaces.

Special Olympics - Melbourne Eastern Ranges provides a range of sport, recreation, social and health opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to have fun, be healthy, build self esteem, demonstrate courage and make friends. We have a variety of positions available from coaching and fundraising to committee members. Activities are in the City of Knox and include athletics and swimming.