Found 21 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

Help migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women with their digital literacy and to complete forms in English.

Would you like to volunteer your time supporting newcomer families settling in the community? Do you speak a community language such Arabic, Dari and or Farsi?

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.

We are looking for Arabic or Rohingya speaking volunteers to provide language support to adult migrants and refugees attending our monthly Women’s Group in Zillmere. Volunteers play an important role in creating welcome, inclusion and belonging.

Volunteer opportunities available with the Darebin Intercultural Centre! The Darebin English Pronunciation Program supports adults who have English as a second language, to focus on improving their communication and pronunciation. Participants work with a volunteer teacher one-on-one, enabling them to practice with language that is relevant to their lives and at an appropriate level.

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

Do you have a free hour per week to make a positive difference in a refugee family’s life? Would you like to welcome newly arrived refugees by helping them learn English and settle in to the Brisbane community? Vinnies QLD's Volunteer Refugee Tutoring and Community Support (VoRTCS) program provides in-home tutoring support to refugee families in Brisbane. Just an hour volunteering per week can make a huge difference in making people from refugee backgrounds feel welcome in the community.

Did you know that 60% of Perth's water comes from below the train tracks in Whiteman Park? Our fleet of diesel and steam trains are looking for new Customer Service Officers to sell tickets and greet our boarding train riders. Be part of our Team - Bennett Book Railway is proudly owned and operated by volunteer members of the Western Australian Light Railway Preservation Association

We are looking for local guides and members of the community to meet with newly arrived families to help them learn about their new surroundings and their responsibilities as tenants. Volunteers who can communicate with clients in the basics of English and provide transport.

To liaise and support the multicultural community in meaningful activities within the Albury library Mondays and Lavington Library Thursdays. During School Terms.

Want to work collaboratively with the ASWC staff to deliver Saturday Programs. This support can include: delivering social activities for people seeking asylum, assist with collecting food parcels at the centre, administrative tasks, general cleaning and maintenance of the centre, and contributing ideas for Saturday excursions. Fleet vehicle available for excursions (drivers license essential)

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

Seeking a meaningful and direct way to make a difference? Join our global movement, inspired by Canada's impactful initiative, and become a welcoming face in your hometown for refugees. This is your chance to turn compassion into action, helping newcomers feel at home in your community. Be a part of this life-changing experience – both for yourself and for those seeking a new beginning.

Seeking a meaningful and direct way to make a difference? Join our global movement, inspired by Canada's impactful initiative, and become a welcoming face in your hometown for refugees. This is your chance to turn compassion into action, helping newcomers feel at home in your community. Be a part of this life-changing experience – both for yourself and for those seeking a new beginning.

Seeking a meaningful and direct way to make a difference? Join our global movement, inspired by Canada's impactful initiative, and become a welcoming face in your hometown for refugees. This is your chance to turn compassion into action, helping newcomers feel at home in your community. Be a part of this life-changing experience – both for yourself and for those seeking a new beginning.

Seeking a meaningful and direct way to make a difference? Join our global movement, inspired by Canada's impactful initiative, and become a welcoming face in your hometown for refugees. This is your chance to turn compassion into action, helping newcomers feel at home in your community. Be a part of this life-changing experience – both for yourself and for those seeking a new beginning.

Are you interested in supporting newly-arrived young people from a migrant or refugee background? The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is conducting volunteer recruitment for Ucan2 Semester 1, 2024. We need reliable and committed volunteers to attend weekly afternoon sessions for a 16-week program, starting mid-February 2024. Join one of our Volunteer Teams across the Greater Melbourne Area!

Visiting refugee families in their Townsville home and/or weekly calls for an hour. Tutors need no qualifications, experience or special skills. We are looking for people who want to know that they can make a difference to a family and to a person’s future. St Vincent de Paul will assist you to get a Blue Card and also complete police checks. #1hour #tutor #migrantservices #communityservices #learning #YouthVol #teaching