Found 126 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

Stall Assistant Volunteers to help run the Brisbane Tool Library Stall at the annual Green Heart Fair at Victoria Park, Herston. So you will chat with the passing festival goers about the Brisbane Tool Library. It's lots of fun explaining the Tool Library operations & it's very rewarding getting all the compliments & positive feedback. The general public are often intrigued and love the concept of a Tool Library!

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!

Are you passionate about preserving our cultural heritage and advocating for its importance in our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact as part of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)'s (NTAV) Membership Ambassador Team! To further enhance our membership program and engage with the public, we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Membership Ambassador Team.

Knox Environment Society is looking for nursery volunteers to help propogate and sell native plants. The Knox Environment Society (KES) is a membership-based organization of like-minded individuals that have a concern for the environment. KES work closely with Knox Council, other Environmental Groups, Friends Groups and individuals to achieve the Society's objectives.

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

Bush Restoration volunteer, Environmental helper. Love the outdoors and walking? Why not help maintain walking trails and join in other environmental projects?

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

South Fremantle Save the Children is a quirky and fun Op Shop, full of hidden gems and something to suit everyone. We've recently re-opened on the weekends and are looking for volunteers to join our Team. Saturday or Sunday shifts available. *****We are Centrelink registered***** This position is for a supervisory role, which includes opening and closing procudures, cash/EFT settlement, unlocking/locking shop.

We are looking for dependable volunteers to join our team and assist in operating the Op Shop afternoons 1-4.30. We need enthusiastic individuals committed to delivering outstanding customer service, organising merchandise, and handling tasks such as stock unpacking, pricing, and preparing items for sale. Full training provided, looking for long-term volunteers who's like a weekly shift or two. We're Centrelink Approved!

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!

Victorian Goldfields Railways are looking for Kiosk and Shop Volunteers

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

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