Found 29 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

By volunteering with VICSES, you will: • be part of a dedicated team of individuals who are passionate about helping others. • gain valuable experience, and learn new skills. • meet new people, and • make a positive impact on the community.

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.

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment.

Lifeline Northern Beaches is seeking a volunteer category leader for our famous book fairs. Based in Balgowlah, you'll join a team of friendly, dedicated volunteers helping Lifeline save lives from suicide

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.

Do you want to make a real, practical difference, supporting people who are facing many challenges? Volunteering in this role will enable more families of Kids First to access our therapeutic services safely and affordably, and in a supportive and comfortable environment. Lots of training and support will be offered in this important NEW volunteer program!

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.

Provide Psychological First Aid to individuals and communities affected by Emergency and disaster events. Provide a listening ear and compassionate care to assist them to recover from the trauma they have been though.

Our Pathfinders are RMHC WA advocates across King Edward Memorial Hospital. They support patients and visitors to the hospital and provide assistance to hospital staff, clinics and wards.

Our Family Ambassadors Nedlands are the first point of call for anyone entering our Monash Avenue based home.

Located in our Ronald McDonald Family Room at Perth Children's Hospital, our Froomies provide support for families using this facility.

Our Dinner Squad provide assistance to our Nedlands House during the busy dinner time period.

Volunteers form a team to respond to emergencies metro and across the state to provide meals and beverages to first responders across a number of agencies who attend emergency call-outs. Happy multi-generational team to work with. Flexibility to choose to respond to call-out dependent on own availability. Learn new skills. Support community, volunteer with purpose and value. Meet new people.

According to Foodbank 3.7 million households in Australia experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months. That’s more than the number of households in Sydney and Melbourne combined. We need a Van driver to collect rescued food items from supermarkets and drop off to Boronia.

Come along to our Play and Learn Playgroup at Moorditj Kulungar Kwinana. This session provides learning through play opportunities and a safe space for children and families to connect. The Playgroup is for children aged 0 – 4 years led by our Aboriginal Resource Worker, we provide opportunities for Aboriginal families who visit us to learn about the first 3 years of a child’s life and prepare them for school.

Beep Beep! Work within a team to provide meals and refreshments for Emergency Workers. We are seeking a reliable person with a MR licence or higher to drive our Catering Truck. The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) play a critical role in supporting the needs of disaster affected people and the State’s first responders during times of disaster and emergency.

---- We're on the hunt for some likeminded and eager voluteer to join our team of volunteers to run the Op Shop. No experience required; we can show you the ropes! Everything from sorting the varied donations, pricing and steaming the gorgeous garments, through to researching designers, artists and the unique pieces that we're blessed to receive Come and join us! We're Centrelink approved and looking for help Monday through to Sunday

Foodbank WA is seeking ongoing volunteers for the Geraldton branch for Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 12.00pm. This is to assist with the Mobile van and in the branch as required.