Found 1398 volunteering opportunities in Australia

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to Volunteer socially with our elderly client in Cecil Hills. Our client speaks both English and Spanish having grown up in Uruguay, she would love to meet a friendly visitor to go out for coffee with and have a chat.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to Volunteer socially with our elderly client in Padstow. Our client has a passion for animal care having lived on a farm and with a past hobby of breeding Bichon Fries', he has an interest in Chinese culture and would enjoy a cuppa and good conversation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to Volunteer socially with our elderly client in Busby, She loves chatting about the golden years, sewing as a past time and her family. Our Client would enjoy a friendly visitor to have a chat over a cuppa with.

Do you want to make a difference in the community? We are looking for people to join our local food relief program. Flexible shifts available.

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.

Looking for a flexible volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person and reduces loneliness in our community? We are seeking champion volunteers to visit lonely older people in the northern suburbs. Our program helps to improve the lives of older people who face social isolation through meaningful friendships. It's very rewarding, flexible, and suited to anyone who is friendly, kind and reliable!

Looking for a flexible volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person and reduces loneliness in our community? We are seeking champion volunteers to visit lonely older people in Ivanhoe and its surrounding suburbs. Our program helps to improve the lives of older people who face social isolation through meaningful friendships. It's very rewarding, flexible, and suited to anyone who is friendly, kind and reliable!

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

The Event Volunteer is the friendly and welcoming face of Genealogy SA at events and workshops both on site at the Genealogy Library and at other venues. He/she is responsible for promoting the Society as an organisation of choice in regard to family history research and membership. The role also involves assisting with the set-up for the event, such as setting out chairs, laying out brochures, meeting guests and checking registration lists as guests arrive.

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.

Legacy Brisbane supports widows and families of our servicemen and women. We are looking for two passionate, motivated volunteers to phone our older widows to check on well-being and needs in the Contact Centre at South Brisbane. There will also be administrative tasks attached to this role. You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to be computer literate. You will not be selling, promoting or asking for money, it is purely a curtesy wellbeing call.

We are on the hunt for volunteers, aged 18+ who want to make a difference to an older person living in an aged care home. By volunteering in an aged care residential facility, you can improve the quality of life for older people who have limited contact with others and as a result are at risk of isolation and loneliness– whether for social or cultural reasons, or due to disability.

Inclusion Melbourne is an auspice in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme; a national program funded by the Australian Government. As an Inclusion Melbourne Aged Care Volunteer Visitor, you’ll spend time with someone in your local community who may be lonely or socially isolated. We're looking for caring individuals who can sit and have a chat, reminisce and talk about topics of interest with elderly people in their own homes.

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.

Lack of transport is a common barrier for seniors to remain part of their community. Having no transport can stop them from doing the things they need to do, and leads to feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you enjoy driving, you can make a difference by helping with their transport needs to important medical appointments or social activities.

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in visiting older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you are friendly, love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

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.

Moongala Women’s Community House in Bentleigh East is a not for profit, friendly community-based organisation, bringing people together and providing a range of courses and activities to the community. We require a volunteer to support our organisation with welcoming visitors to the House, receptionist duties including answering the telephone, session set up and pack up where required, hospitality, and general administration duties.

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?

Do you love meeting new people and getting out and about? Then we have the role for you! Our Social Support Group clients just LOVE our program of excursions and activities and we think you will too.