Found 1138 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Wesley Mission Queensland's ORCA Project is looking for volunteers to assist us to build meaningful connections for young post school adults with disabilities in the community with a focus on training, work experience and ultimately employment.

Wesley Mission Queensland's ORCA Project is looking for volunteers to assist us to build meaningful connections for young post school adults with disabilities in the community with a focus on training, work experience and ultimately employment.

Wesley Mission Queensland's ORCA Project is looking for volunteers to assist us to build meaningful connections for young post school adults with disabilities in the community with a focus on training, work experience and ultimately employment.

Using your own vehicle, assist those in the community who can't drive due to illness or circumstance get out for medical appointments, funerals, shopping, exercise, social connection. Some drives may be only 100 metres and some as far as 100 kms. Drivers are never asked to do more than they are comfortable with. Some reimbursement is available to cover petrol costs. Drivers are kept connected with a newsletter and monthly morning teas.

We need volunteer drivers who can transport vulnerable people in our community so they can access essential services like medical appointments, shopping, exercise programs. Drivers who use their own cars are reimbursed per kilometre they drive, if they choose to take payment. Driving is a very rewarding role and we provide training and ongoing mentoring. Come and join an organisation where you are valued and provide an extremely necessary service to our most needy residents.

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for Volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

Here is your chance to make a difference! You will be able to achieve this by organising and preparing a weekly/fortnightly/monthly meal for people who may be experiencing, (or who are at risk of) homelessness as well as other vulnerable groups in the community. This volunteer role involves working with a small team of like-minded volunteers who will create a warm & welcoming space for meals to be served, and engage with clients who attend in a respectful and non-judgemental manner.

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for Volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is currently looking for Tamil-speaking volunteer who can travel to Mont Albert. Australian Multicultural Community Services supports and empowers older people to live their best lives in their own home, and we need your help! We are looking for caring individuals to share their most valuable asset – your time!

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is currently looking for Cantonese-speaking volunteer who can travel to Blackburn South. Australian Multicultural Community Services supports and empowers older people to live their best lives in their own home, and we need your help! We are looking for caring individuals to share their most valuable asset – your time!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

Uniting provides door to door transport service to people who have no means of transport to medical appointments. We need reliable drivers to transport older people and those with disabilities or chronic medical conditions to and from health and medical appointments.

Help us give back to the community by volunteering in our Community Shed! You'll be assisting learners with the planning and construction of their woodwork projects - under the guidance of our Community Shed Facilitator.

Unpacking, sorting, repackaging, general assistance in store and in delivery area

Make a difference in the life of an isolated senior. Join today our dynamic and inclusive volunteer team! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) provides social support to seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQ+.

As a volunteer you have the opportunity to make a difference by: - Short term help for the individual person or family could be in the form of food from our pantry and assistance with rent and bills. - Our members and volunteers delve deeper and build trusting relationships with the people we assist, uncovering the longer-term help that may be required. This is often done through actively listening, sharing stories and responding with assistance such as budget counselling.

Make a difference! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in visiting older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you are friendly, love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shift – only 2 hours long *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive on an ad-hoc basis – No ongoing commitment required.

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shift – only 2 hours long *Impactful engagement with local community members *Drive on an ad-hoc basis – No ongoing commitment required.

Encourage inclusiveness & strengthen a sense of belonging by engaging ambassadors to engage in community activities of welcoming newcomers to the area.