Found 154 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Join The Violet Initiative as a Violet Guide and support Australians through one of life's most challenging stages. Dedicate 4 hours a week from home, providing compassionate phone support to caregivers and the bereaved. Violet Guides deliver this support over the phone, at no cost to the carer. Every Guide receives full training and on-going support, but most importantly, every Guide comes with the lived experience of caring for someone they love. Apply by Wednesday 5 June 2024.

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation is a not for profit that relies on volunteer mentors to support our wellbeing mentoring program and inspire the lives of those within our community.

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation is a not for profit that relies on volunteer mentors to support our wellbeing mentoring program and inspire the lives of those within our community.

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation is a not for profit that relies on volunteer mentors to support our wellbeing mentoring program and inspire the lives of those within our community.

Way Finding Volunteers help families navigate their way around the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).Everyday QCH sees more than 1000 families come through the doors and the Way Finders are often the first point of contact for worried and often hurried parents, offering a welcoming smile and a gentle guiding hand.

As an Operating Theatre Recovery volunteer, you will work closely with staff to support the post-anaesthetic care of patients by providing comfort, as well as reconnecting and regulating caregiver visits. Volunteers also support the Queensland Children’s Hospital Recovery staff by answering the phones and maintaining comfort supplies.

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

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!

The Social Connection Volunteer will support people who feel isolated in building social connections within the local community.

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.

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

WAM empowers women who are in contact with the justice system to create positive change in their lives. We work with women who are experiencing disadvantage and criminalisation because of financial strain, family violence, social isolation, and homelessness. Through the power of a formal mentoring relationship with a screened and trained volunteer mentor, women can improve their self-esteem, develop their skills and abilities, and ultimately build their life away from the justice system.

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

Do be friendly, patient, willing to learn&work. Avail Fri nights 5:30pm-9pm, or 11pm. Serve customers, patrons, members&adult community(18yrs+)drinks at bar. Prepare drinks. Re-stock fridge. Friendly bunch at local Belmont RSL Sub-Branch has worked to support serving Defence Force, Veterans, ex-military personnel, their families&community for more than30-years. Take part in raffle. Come on down to Sub-Branch&volunteer along side us while serving beneficial Org at same time

Play a vital role in mentoring newly arrived refugee families to access and understand local services available to them. By helping to establish community links and connections, you will support families as they settle into new community life with a focus on child wellbeing and development.

Do you want to make a real, practical difference by 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!

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people aged between 11 to 17, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

Attending court can be challenging and distressing, especially if it is your first time. CRC’s trained volunteers provide information on court processes, where to seek advice, and emotional support to people attending local courts across NSW. Legal advice is not provided in this role.

The Nappy Collective links families in need with surplus nappies, gathering unused ones from the community and delivering them to disadvantaged families. This support alleviates economic hardship, homelessness, and other challenges, guaranteeing all Australian children remain clean and dry. As demand surges, our assistance becomes increasingly crucial for families confronting difficult circumstances