Found 73 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Volunteer Home Visiting aims to empower families and enhance their social inclusion through building their confidence and connection to their community with the support and companionship of a volunteer. Families are based across the Gold Coast and matching is based on volunteers' location and family/carers interests, availability and experience and the goals identified by the family. A Volunteer is matched to provide support one visit per week for 2 hours, over a minimum 6-month period.

Are you a confident and patient driver looking to make a positive impact in your community? We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Driving Mentors!

Are you a confident and patient driver looking to make a positive impact in your community? We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Driving Mentors!

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.

Play Matters connects children, families, and communities through the joy of play!

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.

Would you like to assist refugees get a positive start to settling into their new life in Australia?

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.

The Maternal & Child Health Greythorn playgroup are seeking a volunteer to assist with a Chinese playgroup which is held on Wednesday mornings at Greythorn Maternal Child & Health. This will suit a Mandarin Speaker but non-Mandarin speakers may also apply.

We are looking for Volunteers to join our existing force of 'Everyday Super Heroes' as a Weekend Warrior, at our Townsville House. In this volunteer role, you will be the face of the organization and the first point of contact for our families, volunteers, donors and visitors who walk through our doors during weekend hours and provide support in the event of an emergency. You will ensure efficiency of House operations at weekends, with 3 different 4 hour shifts available between 8am - 8pm.

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Central West NSW relies on volunteers to deliver hospitality cart goods to sick and injured children at the Dubbo Hospital. Whether it's a snack, an educational activity, something to keep them entertained or care items, we make sure no child or family member is left out! Training, induction and uniform provided. Don't miss your chance to be a part of making a positive impact on the hospital stay for children and their families in your community.

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!

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

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!

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.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to ensure that the voices of multicultural young people are heard and valued? The Multicultural Hub Canberra (mHub) and St Vincent de Paul Migrant and Refugee Program are excited to announce the formation of our collaborative Multicultural Youth Reference Group. Members will help to inform events, programs and activities that benefit multicultural young people and in turn will help create a space for meaningful youth participation.

Playgroup volunteers connect children, families, and communities through the joy of play!

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

We need drivers to collect prepacked boxes of fruit and veg. You don't need to do every week, you will be a part of a team and can do weekly/fortnightly or monthly. At CARAD, we provide our clients with fresh fruit and vegetables on a weekly basis. Our clients are Asylum Seekers, who do not receive Centrelink, Medicare or any support from elsewhere. Through the Second Bite program, our Pantry provides food security for the most vulnerable people in our community.

Volunteers are matched with a family to provide support within the home and community with the aims of empowering the family through enhancing social inclusion and developing healthy family relationships. Volunteers work in collaboration with the Program Coordinator to meet the needs identified by the family.