Found 56 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!

Volunteering at the Brisbane Portrait Prize is a great way to immerse yourself in the local creative community, make connections and share your passion for the Arts. It’s also a great way to gain insight into the behind-the-scenes operations of a public exhibition.

The Rockingham Visitor Centre is comprised of a handful of dedicated volunteers who provide advice and information on the best attractions, accommodation, places to eat and upcoming events in the area.

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.

Do you like being a welcoming face, meeting people, and giving directions while keeping people safe? The residents living in our modern and vibrant John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community at Geebung are seeking warm and sincere volunteers to assist in welcoming their weekend visitors.

It’s all here, tourism, history, holiday programs and events! Opportunities exist for volunteers in multiple roles: heritage guides, customer service, visitor information assistants, and village “stollers” in heritage costume. If you enjoy a social chat, promoting our city, maybe a bit of local history or helping out in a school holiday program – contact us to find out more.

Henry Kendall Museum and Cottage is situated at West Gosford. It contains a variety of resources and information about the history of the Central Coast. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Henry Kendall Museum and Cottage is situated at West Gosford. It contains a variety of resources and information about the history of the Central Coast. Brisbane Water Historical Society is currently looking for a suitable volunteer as our Committee Secretary who will be responsible for undertaking secretariat duties. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Are you able to assist people to be connected, how to use devices, such as iPads, tablets and phones? The Kwinana Library is looking for enthusiastic volunteers keen to help other enjoy the magical capabilities of modern technology. Due to this being a face to face role the volunteer preference is to reside in the local area.

We are seeking a friendly volunteer to operate as a Museum Guide, to interact with visitors, including groups, by responding to their inquiries, or simply by talking about the various displays.

We are seeking a friendly volunteer to greet and interact with visitors to the Queenscliff Historial Museum. This may include groups, by responding to their enquiries, or simply by talking about various displays.

Do you love to read? mecwacare is seeking a volunteer to assist with a Book Club/Reading Group and provide valued social support to our aged care residents in Shoreham.

Do you love history? The local history section of Kwinana Public Library are asking for expressions of interest from volunteers to assist the local History Librarian to research local history topics. Virtual, it would be great if the volunteer resides in the locality of Kwinana, Cockburn, Rockingham areas so regular face to face catch ups can occur.

Do you have a Pet Environment Interest/project?, Do you have a Pet Environmental Peeve or Outrage? Would you like some action on what matters to you environmentally? The Busselton Dunsborough Environment Centre Inc. (BDEC) is looking for keen and motivated people to take the bull by the horns and undertake projects that they are passionate about. BDEC will encourage you, support you and provide resources for you to undertake this, so turn your concerns into action at BDEC.

We are seeking enthusiastic, friendly, motivated and reliable volunteers to assist us in providing customer service and front desk services to our museum's visitors on weekends as a preference, and also to anyone who is interested and able to volunteer on Special Event Days.

We are looking for registered Justices of the Peace who can commit to weekly shifts at our branch libraries. Our JP's provide a much needed service to the community and are in high demand.

Banyule Council supports a thriving arts and cultural scene for which their city is renowned. They create inspiring, relevant and entertaining arts experiences for all, collaborating with the Banyule community, including volunteers, to promote the value of arts and culture, and enrich the city. There are a variety of volunteer roles for people who have an interest in Arts and Culture and who are friendly and welcoming.

Do you love history? The Bridgetown Historical Society is seeking volunteer Museum Attendants for the Bridgetown Police Station Museum so that we can continue showcasing the history of Bridgetown to local residents as well as visitors to our beautiful town.

Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a Jack / Jan of all trades? Join our restoration team, which you would join, is tasked with the responsibility of restoring and maintaining the train collection at Bennett Brook Railway. Tradies and non tradies welcome!

Park Ambassadors are passionate about the history, community, and the continuous development of the park. Through interaction with visitors, we provide meaningful and enriching experiences for every demographic. Our ambassadors have specialised knowledge of the park and are able to assist our visitors on a day-to-day basis, at our events, and seasonal activities throughout the year.