Found 131 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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!

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.

Become a WayFairer and use your own skill set to engage in community organisations and projects in the Peel Region?

The Toy Library needs someone to volunteer on a Friday 2.30 - 5pm The job is helping to sort, check and count toys and put them away on their shelves. The applicant needs to be physically able, they need to have good concentration and attention to detail. We need someone who is available every Friday.

The Library Reception Desk Volunteer is the friendly and welcoming face of Genealogy SA. They provide guidance to members, visitors and those who call us to use the Society’s family history information resources. In this role, volunteers will find themselves assisting a variety of people with their genealogical research, providing them with a great opportunity for growth in their own learning.

Diabetes Victoria is holding a diabetes education event for the Vietnamese community on May 28, and looking for Vietnamese speaking volunteers to provide in-language support to attendees. We have 4 volunteer roles available. Responsibilities include assisting with promotion prior to the event, set-up/ pack-down of the event, supporting attendees on the day, and ensuring the event goes smoothly.

We need volunteers to drive children books at our office and warehouse, the books are needed for our monthly donation, to refill pop-up libraries in some regions of Melbourne. Our organisation aims to promote the importance of reading from early years and create a love and habit or reading.

Would you like to volunteer your time supporting newcomer families settling in the community? Do you speak a community language such Arabic, Dari and or Farsi?

Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Join a friendly and welcoming team at Canterbury Toy Library. We are committed to supporting children's development through sustainable play and are located close to Canterbury Train Station and beautiful Maling Road.

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) are seeking interested community members to join their highly regarded Meet & Greet Volunteer team to assist in providing a warm welcome to visiting cruise ships come 2023. Meet & Greet Volunteers play an important role in the success of cruise ship visits to Geraldton and provide an enthusiastic first (and last) point of contact to the passengers. They are also responsible for providing tourist information and directions to all passengers. Apply today!

The Wodonga Library- Shelving Assistant (Limited Positions) - Shelving the 'Non-Fiction' section. Requires very good numerical and alphabetical skills, and the physical ability to easily bend and reach.

The Concierge supports Hyphen Library Gallery Staff through the delivery of a high-quality visitor experience for library users.

Very special volunteers are required to visit patients and their families in a home environment and provide companionship to the patient and respite for the carer.

Do you live in rural and regional Australia? Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

Are you looking for a simple way to give back to the community? We are a small community toy library, helping local families and children have fun and learn through play with quality toys at an affordable membership rate. We rely on volunteers to help with our open sessions, and we’re looking for a volunteer who loves being organised!

Are you passionate about music and looking to make a difference? Join our dedicated team at Vision Australia and help make music accessible to individuals with vision impairments through our Braille Music Transcription Service. Volunteer for a three-hour shift once a week. Work remotely over the phone, with music scores emailed to you for transcription.

Do you have a knack for fixing things and are able to think outside the 'toy' box? The City of Port Adelaide and Enfield is seeking skilled volunteers to help maintain and fix broken and/or damaged toys so they can be placed back on the shelves for public use.

Like driving and have a few hours in your day to fill in then this is for you

Can you spare 1-2 hours per fortnight? Use your second language to connect to an older member of your community and make their day!

Can you spare 1-2 hours per fortnight? Use your second language to connect to an older member of your community and make their day!