Found 172 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Our Concierge Volunteers are the public face of the Mater, welcoming and assisting patients and visitors at the main entrance of Mater Hospital Brisbane.

Very special volunteers are required to visit patients and their families in a home environment and provide companionship to the patient and respite for the carer.

Do you have a talent in arts and craft and would like to help patients in palliative care?

Visiting Patients in the community to provide social support.

Palliative Care Volunteers are trained workers who provide practical and emotional support to people with life limiting illness and their families.

We are seeking caring, compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to be trained as Carer Support volunteers at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, to assist parents and carers whilst their children are in hospital.

Qualified Therapists/teachers needed to provide Carer Wellness to parents/carers of children in Hospital.

To support patients of the Palliative Care Service, as well as their families and carers. There are various roles available which can involve hospital or home-based patient and carer support, or administrative assistance.

Ready to make a difference beyond the hospital walls? Join our Escort Service volunteer team! As a Volunteer Escort, you'll provide vital support to patients of the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as a companion, ensuring they reach their appointments at other healthcare facilities and major hospitals. Ensuring seamless experiences for patients attending appointments and ensures vital support to the clinical teams. Join the incredible volunteer team in delivering compassionate care!

Do you have a heart for assisting and comforting patients during their stay in hospital? Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre as an Inpatient Support Volunteer, you will get the opportunity to assist with inpatients with a variety of tasks, bring comfort to those who need it most, and meet new people. Join our team of dedicated volunteers providing holistic support to our patients and families who are spending time in our hospital.

💜Volunteer to change lives. Yours included. ~ This volunteer opportunity will help to Provide social engagement for In-Patients living with dementia or experiencing delirium. #UnitingCareQLD

Are you looking to contribute to your community? We need people like you to help us care for people admitted to our hospitals.

CanCare is looking for volunteers to apply NOW for our 2021 program, to help cancer patients at a time they need it most.

Volunteers in this role will work with staff to enhance Chemotherapy Day Unit services by providing a gentle hand and / or foot massage to patients whilst undergoing treatment.

Assistance & Care in the Frankston Emergency Department is a great role for people who have good communication skills and wish to help patients and their families feel calmer in a stressful environment. (Monday – Sunday mornings, afternoons and evenings)

The helpline was established in 2009, and is the only such service in Australia helping people living with pain. Guides have a personal connection to chronic pain and are able to support callers with chronic pain.

Are you ready to embark on a meaningful volunteering journey that transforms lives? Become a valued and significant support to our patients, family and carers by joining our Palliative Care and Bereavement Volunteer team. We're on a mission to make a difference and we want you to be a part of this extraordinary journey. As a specially-trained volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to offer emotional and social support to palliative patients in hospitals and homes.

We offer volunteers an opportunity to draw on their diverse range of skills, to enhance the care we provide and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of our patients and families within the health care environment.

Are you a trained hairdresser with some spare time during the week?

Seeking volunteers interested in supporting our palliative care patients and their families in the home