Found 16 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

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

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.

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

An all-abilities program for anyone aged 50 plus to partake in Walking Football in a fun, interactive and social environment. The program is designed to offer participants gentle exercises to improve their health and well-being.

Looking for volunteers who are interested in the game of golf and has the ability to oversee the registration table and assist the staff in coordinating and administration of the weekly LEAP Seniors Golf Program.

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.

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

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.

Yaandina Roebourne Aged Services are seeking volunteers with a genuine desire and interest in working with aged, disabled and individuals detoxing. Volunteers would be involved in providing social support for clients in the community, providing personal care and assisting with interaction and transport for group activities.

Hospice volunteers provide support and companionship to terminally ill patients, their families and carers. As a volunteer you make a commitment to people who are relying on you being there. Volunteering is not of a lesser importance than paid work – it is extremely important to those we spend time with, and a cancellation for a "better" offer is not what the act of volunteering is all about.