Found 30 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

The secretary is responsible for the documentation and communication of the activities within the FAR Committee. The secretary is the primary administration officer of the Committee and provides the links between the Committee, members and outside agencies. Amongst the Secretary's tasks are to prepare agendas, prepare and distribute minutes, and manage both ingoing and outgoing communication.

As a Volunteer for the Santa Paws Charity Event, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and help raise awareness about animal welfare.

As a Volunteer Activity and Entertainment Coordinator for the annual Santa Paws Event, you will play a crucial role in organising and managing various activities aimed at raising funds and awareness for our cause. You will be responsible for planning and executing engaging and impactful activities that attract participants and donors while ensuring a positive experience for both volunteers and attendees. This role requires creativity, organisation, a passion for dogs and charitable work.

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.

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. The association has a strong committee composed of Species Representatives for each major animal group – dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, insects, reptiles, farm animals, small mammals, native mammals and mobile educators. You have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in animal welfare outcomes and in nationally significant areas of policy review and implementation.

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. The association has a strong committee composed of Species Representatives for each major animal group – dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, insects, reptiles, farm animals, small mammals, native mammals and mobile educators. You have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in animal welfare outcomes and in nationally significant areas of policy review and implementation.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

Expressions of interest are sought for a volunteer wildlife animal welfare representative. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Expressions of interest are sought for volunteer membership to fulfil roles on a newly constituted Animal Ethics Committee at Monash University in Clayton, Victoria. We are looking for veterinarians and individuals with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

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.

If you have a passion for our native animals come volunteer with us. We'd love to have you on board. You will be caring for our animals, preparing their food, cleaning their environments and getting to love them all.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Burwood, Victoria.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Geelong, Victoria.

This dynamic team install wildlife and possum boxes for our Wildlife Carers. The boxes in which we release our wildlife / possums are made of 19mm pine to provide the best insulation during our hotter summers but are therefore 6.5kg plus wildlife weight (up to 2kg). Ladders and harnesses are used to ensure safety for our installation team and training in best practice WH&S is also provided.

As a volunteer Resolution Officer, you will be responsible for receiving, assessing, investigating and responding to complaints or concerns from members of Fauna Rescue. Reporting to the Chairperson, this role will facilitate our goal of best practice wildlife care and support our volunteers with any matters that may arise.

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.

The RMHC WA Green Team maintains the beautiful outdoor spaces at our Nedlands Home!

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.