Found 8 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Members of Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney’s (LLH2HS’s) Community Crew can volunteer with one of Australia’s leading crisis-support and suicide-prevention organisation to help build resilience and increase safety in our community.

Provide Psychological First Aid to individuals and communities affected by Emergency and disaster events. Provide a listening ear and compassionate care to assist them to recover from the trauma they have been though.

Do you want to make a difference? Do you enjoy interacting with older people and getting to know them through friendly chats? We are looking for experienced volunteers to become Volunteer Visitors and regularly visit with lonely elderly people living in an Aged Care homes in the Morningside area. All you have to do is be a friend. If you have 1 hour to spare each fortnight, please get in touch to find out more!

Baabayn is having a Pampering Day in May. We would like to give the Elders a relaxing and healing day by providing them with a facial massage and/or a hand massage.

Red Cross has been responding to emergencies and providing humanitarian assistance in Australia since 1914. We are committed to strengthening and extending our emergency aid services to assist all Australians prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. #Emergency#RedCross#Computerskills#fitness#safety

Supporting the invaluable work of Marine Rescue Woolgoolga by raising much-needed funds that are required to keep us on the water. You will be joining a unit full of fun and camaraderie, and donating as little as 3 hours a fortnight at BBQ’s or other social events to support our not-for-profit organisation

A core value of CHAMPION is to support the basic needs of individuals experiencing disadvantage and communities in times of disaster. The Food Room Volunteer provides support in unloading the CHAMPION vehicle, checking and placing food stock on shelves, making food packs ready and providing quality customer service. Attention to maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic and healthy work environment is critical. Safety and well-being of self and others is vital and there is a requirement to identify a

Helping in natural and man-made emergencies. Undertake roles such as: - cyclone and flood response - land search and rescue - air search observation - cliff/cave rescue - storm damage relief - communications - management of Emergency Coordination Centre Training is Wednesday evenings at the Unit on Hamilton St from 7.00pm to around 9.30pm. No training on the 2nd Wednesday of the month as there is a committee meeting. Volunteers need to wear boots and protective clothing while on probation