Found 20 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Volunteer to support people with Down syndrome in a fun exercise program: FitSkills FitSkills is an evidence-based physical activity program for people with Down syndrome. In this program the person with Down syndrome will be matched with a volunteer partner. The program runs throughout the term and participants go to the gym together with their matched volunteer once a week followed by a meal with other participants and volunteers.

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.

Inclusion Melbourne is a community-based not for profit organisation that is committed to ensuring people with a disability live in an inclusive community, are supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have the opportunity to participate in community life. Inclusion Melbourne's award-winning Leisure Buddy program matches volunteers with adults with a disability so they can develop a genuine friendship and participate in social activities.

Are you looking for a fun and challenging way to give back to your community? Become a Saturday Program Leader for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities! We are looking for passionate individuals who are motivated to help provide a safe and supportive environment for our children and young adults.

Are you eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults with intellectual disabilities? We are looking for passionate Camp Leaders to join our team and provide a fun and memorable experience for these families.

Our client in Melville/Palmyra would like a visitor who can visit for coffee and chats. Some Auslan skills required (but you don't need to be fluent). This would be a good role for someone who wants experience/practise with Auslan.

🌿 Are you passionate about preserving our natural environment? Do you have a keen interest in bush regeneration or learning the ecological roles between flora, fauna and the environment and want to make a meaningful impact🌿 Friends of Lagoon Creek Group is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Volunteer Bush Regeneration Assistant Supervisor. Training will be provided if you would also like to learn how. Part-time certain days/day of the week

Down syndrome Victoria runs a social group for adults with Down syndrome, we’re called Club21. Club21 has been going in Melbourne for over 10 years and we are very excited to bring Club21 to Warrnambool! Club21 goes out on weekends and does fun, social activities together: going out for lunch, singing Karaoke, watching a show. We are looking for volunteers to support the Club21 social group

RDA Harvey are a charity providing therapeutic interactions with horses for people with a wide range of disabilities. If working with horses is your thing, then our highly qualified coach will train you, otherwise there are many other positions available to help with the running our organisation. New friendships, joy, motivation, mental and physical wellbeing are on offer if you join us, come try and see for yourself!

The Bridge is always looking for volunteers that are willing to support people living with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds to enjoy a range of recreational and sporting activities. We have a wide range of activities that our participants can engage in and each activity is in need of volunteers to assist our staff and support workers.

ADventure Out is a fun Disability Social group for people with mild to moderate disabilities, operating in the St George and Sutherland Shire. We go out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to a variety of outings like barbecues, movies, clubs, ferry trips etc. If you are up for a chat and a cuppa with our lovely group and can commit to a day or two a week, we would love to have you onboard. This is a really rewarding experience as you brighten up someones day !

We urgently need people who have the patience to get to know and understand each of our horses and become be a horse leader and assist with all aspects of horse and rider care.

Fishability assists children and adults requiring support to experience the joy of fishing with the assistance from trained and experienced volunteers and by using purpose-built motorised rods, reels and fishing rod holders and providing: Organised shore, jetty and boat based fishing activities, acts in an advocacy role in promoting inclusive participation in recreational fishing. Wheelchair accessible vessels for guided river, ocean and estuary fishing trips.

Are you interested in assisting a Social Support Group of people that have Autism? The position is assisting the Group Leader during various activities by supervising the participants. Experience with Autism is not essential but you must be able to demonstrate a willingness to adapt as required. If you are currently studying disability, social work, youth work, community services, education, psychology, counselling, speech pathology or OT, we offer placements to complete your practicum.

The Roundabout Project is a volunteer peer support project that aims to assist participants with Disability to engage with our LGBTIQA+ community encouraging networking and connections. By sharing personal experiences and developing mutual peer-to-peer friendship, participants may gain a greater sense of connection to community and develop a deeper sense of belonging, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust.

Was your New Years resolution to volunteer this year? Want to gain experience in disability support? Jump on board with us! Join our team of friendly, supportive staff & volunteers in our recreational programs for children, teenagers & adults with a disability, on weekends & during school holidays. There may also be an opportunity to join in on overnight camps if you wish.

Life Stream Australia volunteers enable their members to access a wide range of opportunities and experiences. Volunteer Leisure Guides assist people who have an intellectual disability to attend social outings, sporting events, to go on holidays and more.

EMS Snorkel Guides volunteer at weekend community snorkels or weekday school snorkels, starting as a trainee snorkel guide assistant, helping the lead snorkel guide in the water with small groups. Free accredited training in 'Lead Snorkel Activities' is available for volunteers who wish to gain more experience and become a Lead Snorkel Guide. Snorkels take place at various locations along the Adelaide coast as well as regional areas in SA.

Do you like fresh air, sunshine (sometimes a little rain) and walking? Do you like horses? Are you interested in helping children and adults with disabilities? Are you reasonably fit? Then contact us today and find out how you can get involved and make a difference by becoming a volunteer with Riding for the Disabled Association South.

Riding for the Disabled SA provides horse riding & related activities for people with a disability aged between three and ninety years! RDASA is seeking volunteers to assist with 'Session Support' at Port Pirie.