Found 13 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you like going to see live music? Do you enjoy going to sporting events? Do you like the arts, going to the theatre, cinema or restaurants? Do you have a passion for equal rights? Do you want to enable a person with a learning disability and/or autism to go to events and get out more? Then you could make a perfect Gig Buddy!

The Volunteers primary role is to assist the participants to ride a wave! Each participant has a different disability which can either be physical, intellectual or both. Disabled Surfers Association - SA Branch assist them to enjoy the experience of surfing & ensure they stay safe & injury free in the process. A surfing background is an advantage for volunteers but not essential. However you need to be a physically fit, aged 17+ & be comfortable in the water for periods of up to 2 hours.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life, learn new skills and have fun doing it? Volunteer with the Interchange Network of agencies and provide support for children and young people with a disability in a range of recreational activities such as youth programs and camps.

There's so much to love about being a volunteer at HorsePower. Our horses. The participants we support. But most of all the priceless transformations our participants will make with your help.

Gig Buddies Central Coast seeks volunteers who can provide mateship to an adult with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism. We are looking for a male buddy based within Hamlyn Terrace area in their early 30s. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Gig Buddies Central Coast seeks volunteers who can provide mateship to an adult with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism. Gig Buddies pairs up an adult with disability with a volunteer – both of whom share a mutual interest(s). We are looking for a male buddy aged 20-30, from the Peninsula region. **To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. **

Gig Buddies Central Coast seeks volunteers who can provide mateship to an adult with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism. We are looking for a female buddy based within Halekulani area aged 30-40 years. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Would you like to assist us as we provide invaluable activities for people with a disability? You will be working with our horses; helping to lead or support riders in a lesson. No previous experience with horses is necessary, just the desire to make a difference.

Are you a horse person? Would you like to assist with the handling of the horses. Receive training in horse handling and stable work as well as how to work with people with some disability.

A Community based non-profit organisation requires volunteers to assist in the provision of programs to enable children, teenagers and adults with disabilities to participate in outdoor adventure programs and weekend or school holiday camping experiences.

emotion21 is a program of the Inclusion Foundation, that provides Australian-first innovative dance and fitness programs for children and young adults with Down syndrome. The benefits of the program are wide-ranging and include health, exercise, social and self-esteem for participants. The Mover supports the dance class teacher to ensure each participant is engaged, learning and receiving valuable and personalised feedback, and can access the full benefits of the program.

Calling all yachties!!! Do you have an interest in sailing? Or would you like to just assist in the docking area, loading and unloading people with a disability into boats, and not do the sailing part of it? People are required to assist current volunteers, to help people with a disability to enjoy sailing in a friendly supportive environment. Help is needed to enable people with a disability to learn and develop new skills that only sailing can give them.

Have you been told you have a good speaking voice for radio? Want to get involved in radio but don’t know where to start? Keen to give back to your local community in a meaningful way? The Vision Australia Radio Network provide news and information services to blind, low vision and other communities with print disabilities across Victoria, Southern New South Wales, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin.Join a dedicated team of radio volunteers in Geelong and learn how to read and present programs.