Found 1327 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

We require volunteers to offer arts and crafts to patients and their families.

We require volunteers to provide massages to patients and their families.

Are you motivated to help have a positive impact of people's lives? Are you passionate about health, fitness and wellbeing? Do you enjoying working with people from all walks of life? Join our local coaching team & support the running of our weekly Brisbane Community Street Soccer Program. Work (and play!) alongside our program coordinator & coach and assist us to deliver a free, positive, welcoming & inclusive program for people experiencing marginalisation & disadvantage.

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.

Calling Allied Health Professionals eg OTs, Physios and Nurses for Upper Limb Training (Able X). Are you a retired or current Allied Health professional – eg physio, OT or nurse, looking to volunteer for a few hours each week in your local community? The Boroondara Stroke Support Group (BSSG) is looking for more volunteers to join it's Able X team. Able X is an upper limb training tool (using hand held control devices).

Do you have a dog who loves people, enjoys pats and cuddles, and can sit with an adult or older person in need of some love and attention for up to an hour, with you by their side? Do you have free time on your hands, and would love to see your dog sharing the love, at the same time you're looking for a way to spend more meaningful time with your doggo, and grow closer as a result? Well look no further! If this sounds like you, please get in touch and I'd love to chat with you some more.

We are seeking volunteers who speak Italian to provide companionship to elderly residents at a nursing home. Language and cultural barriers often leave seniors feeling isolated. Your presence and conversation can brighten their day. Join us in making a meaningful difference!

We are seeking volunteers who speak Italian to provide companionship to elderly residents at a nursing home. Language and cultural barriers often leave seniors feeling isolated. Your presence and conversation can brighten their day. Join us in making a meaningful difference!

We are seeking volunteers who speak Greek to provide companionship to elderly residents at a nursing home. Language and cultural barriers often leave seniors feeling isolated. Your presence and conversation can brighten their day. Join us in making a meaningful difference!

Make a lasting difference in someone's life - volunteer to brighten the day of an elderly person in Murray Aged Care Residence. Your time, compassion, and companionship can bring immeasurable joy and comfort to those who need it most. Interested join us at our Information session to discover the fulfilling volunteer roles awaiting you. Information Session Date: Thursday 2 May 2024 Time: 12.30pm-2pm Location: Murray Mudge - 7 Raymond Grove Glenelg .

We are looking for friendly, compassionate and caring volunteers interested in enriching the lives of older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

We are looking for friendly, compassionate and caring volunteers interested in enriching the lives of older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

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.

Balmoral Uniting Community Centre is looking for a piano player to entertain clients and visitors on Monday or Friday mornings, 9:30am to 11:30am. Can you spare one hour a week, fortnight or month to bring joy to others?

Come and Volunteer with us at our Food Pantry within our Early Years Centre in Gordonvale! Our Food Pantry runs every Thursday 1.00pm – 4.00pm

As a Social Inclusion Volunteer, you will meet elderly people and people with disability to support them in various roles. Volunteering is a two way street where your volunteer journey will bring you purpose and a sense of reward as you make a difference through your volunteer tasks and responsibilities.

Our Volunteer Ward Assistants enhance the patient experience by providing companionship and practical support to patients during their stay, as well as basic administrative assistance to staff.