Found 13 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you have a talent in arts and craft and would like to help patients in palliative care?

A Consumer Advisor is a member of our community who can voice a lived experience of health care at Western Health. They participate in committees, focus groups, projects and a range of other activities to ensure the patient perspective is always considered. Consumer Advisors are part of the Western Health community and should reflect the diversity of our community

A Consumer Advisor is a member of our community who can voice a lived experience of health care at Western Health. They participate in committees, focus groups, projects and a range of other activities to ensure the patient perspective is always considered. Consumer Advisors are part of the Western Health community and should reflect the diversity of our community We are looking for community members who are interested in participating in the design and delivery of research projects.

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

The co-facilitator for the "Everybody is Welcome" Pain Support Group can be located anywhere in Australia. The group is a safe space for to help participants to share their experiences of living with chronic pain, promoting self-management techniques, reducing isolation and assisting with health system navigation.

This volunteer HR Cordinator role will be responsible for coordinating and administering the delivery of a full suite of HR services. Reporting to the HR Manager, the Volunteer HR Coordinator will work collaboratively with the HR team to provide support, coordination and administration in Recruitment and HR Projects to deliver a full range of HR services to the organisation.

Family Drug Support (FDS) offers a 24/7 National Support Line for families & carers supporting someone with substance use issues. Volunteers are trained in the Family Drug Support model to offer non-judgmental support to reduce the isolation and stigma that people experience.

Are you a patient, carer, family or community member living in the Eastern region - Maroondah, Whitehorse, Boroondara, Yarra Ranges, Knox and Manningham? Are you passionate about ensuring healthcare meets the needs of you, your family, or your community? If so, join the Eastern Health Consumer Participation program. This is your chance to contribute to change.

MDFA's Peer Support Groups provide a safe and welcoming space for people living with aged-related macular degeneration to share their stories and ask questions of their peers. The Peer Support Facilitator role is well suited to someone with good communications skills and confidence in public speaking. Ideally you will have experience facilitating a peer support group and/or demonstrate the ability to lead a balanced discussion.

Are you a citizen scientist who is willing to contribute to scientific research? FluTracking Australia needs more participants to track COVID-19 and flu in your local community. This involves filling out a simple weekly survey, which you will receive via email each Monday morning, that takes less than 30 seconds to complete.

The role is supporting parents, grandparents, and significant others in a child's life to navigate the Child Safety system. FIN Townsville offers free independent support to all families involved in Child Safety to ensure the safety of children is paramount, and families are appropriately supported. FIN is a self-funded, parent-led, volunteer organisation. #child safety #family support #compassion #counseling

FIN Townsville gives independent support to families involved in Queensland Child Safety. FIN Townsville is a self-funded, volunteer organisation. The position is to assist volunteers at FIN Townsville to complete basic administration duties. #admin #office support #computer #compassion

Consumer Advisors share their experiences as users of the health service, provide advice on consumer and carer issues and become active partners in design, planning and evaluation of the health service.