Found 73 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

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.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia are the proud hosts of Fun on Four at Perth Children's Hospital. A fun and vibrant environment, our volunteers operate at the heart of our service provision.

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.

We need your to to keep our toy library organised and our toys in optimal condition. You will work alongside our toy library coordinator to assist with cataloguing toys; cleaning and checking toys and putting toys away and generally help to make our toy library a welcoming place for our community to visit. **Note Toy cataloguing can be done at home/off site if you'd prefer **

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.

Saturdays 1pm to 4pm in Fremantle. Our group assistants help young people on the Autism Spectrum with various social activities. Activities include arts, crafts, bowling, laser tag and more. This rewarding opportunity would suit those studying community services, social work, psychology etc

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.

Playgroups provide opportunities for families to create social connections and learning opportunities. Child and Family Service on the Gold Coast, Early Years Centre provides educational and social support to families and their children. Volunteers support staff to facilitate groups and develop connections with families attending. If you enjoy working with children and families or looking to work in the field, this role could suit you!

Karitane has an exciting opportunity in the Volunteer Family Connect program Shellharbour. This role would support new parents to their role as parents, support the wellbeing and development of children and bring an understanding of the challenges of parenting and support parents to find their own solutions

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

Interchange is a program within UMFC’s Carer Aged and Disability Service and provides support to children and young people with disability and their families/carers. Interchange is supported by volunteers to create social and recreational opportunities through group and individual activities. Group experiences include After School Activities, School Holiday Activities and other activities as planned.

Do you enjoy working with families and preschool age children? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our Playgroups and Early Learning Programs.

JNC is seeking a volunteer to assist with childminding whilst a Women's Space is taking place. The role is suitable for female applicants who are confident to engage children of all ages in play activities whilst their parent or carer engages in the Women's Space.

Would you like to make a difference to a young family's life? We have local families in the City of Monash who need a volunteer to come to their home once a week for company and some practical support. You could be assisting with feeding and settling babies, playing with toddlers and being a support through listening and companionship.

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.

Come and join our team and help people with mild intellectual disabilities enjoy monthly group outings