Found 462 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Good Shepherd Home will soon be hosting a collaborative research project to be undertaken by the University of Sydney and James Cook University whereby residents will participate in a robust weight-lifting program that aims to reduce frailty, increase food intake and reduce the number of medications prescribed. #EventVolunteering#1Hour #YouthVol#Medical#Aged care#Exercise#fitness

The Good Shepherd Home Townsville has a well-deserved reputation for its welcoming resident environment, attention to detail and homely finishing touches. We require a Volunteer for our Welfare Shop. Our shop is small however, it does boast good quality clothing and accessories, bric-a-brac of all descriptions, drinks, treats and much more. #retail #seniors #YouthVol#food preparation#cafe

Legacy Brisbane is reaching out for wonderful volunteers to help at our annual Canungra Combat Challenge (C3). The Challenge will be held at the Kokoda Barracks in Canungra on Saturday, 15 June 2024. The funds raised go towards supporting the families, widows/widowers and children of those who have served our country and have been injured or killed as a result of their service.

If you're looking for a fun and unique role and if you love to help and love to cook - we'd love to hear from you. As an Upbeat Arts Kitchen Team member, you’ll work with others to help prepare a healthy lunch for one of our Absolutely Everybody choir programs. Join us now and help at either of our Wavell Heights or Sunshine Coast locations. Fortnightly or monthly commitment available.

Are you a caring, patient person who enjoys spending time with older people? If yes, then this is the perfect role for you.

Are you a caring, patient person who loves playing Scrabble? If yes, then this is the perfect role for you.

Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music either live over Zoom or directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals. Our next Musician Training Day is happening on Sunday, July 28 from 10am-3pm at Together2, Rozelle in Sydney and via Zoom.

We are looking for an compassionate volunteer who can take our lonely client out once a week. Our client loves the beach and would like someone to drive her to the beach from her house once a week. she is full of life and still wants to remain active.

Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals.

Our Community Connections program supports our clients in Perth metropolitan and some regional locations who are at risk of feeling lonely or isolated, by providing them with social visits. As a Community Connections Volunteer, you play a key role in helping clients reconnect with their local community and encouraging them to do the things they love.

The Sound Mentoring Program provides music mentorship to at-risk young people, helping them to achieve their potential as artists and human beings. Come and join us as mentor! We will provide you with training in mentorship and team you up with a mentee based on your existing skillset. Music mentoring is hugely fulfilling journey that can transform not just your life, but the life of a young person in need of confidence, positive role models and an outlet for their creativity.

The Sound Mentoring Program provides music mentorship to at-risk young people, helping them to achieve their potential as artists and human beings. Come and join us as mentor! We will provide you with training in mentorship and team you up with a mentee based on your existing skillset. Music mentoring is hugely fulfilling journey that can transform not just your life, but the life of a young person in need of confidence, positive role models and an outlet for their creativity.

Are you passionate about reducing loneliness and social isolation in your community? Are you new to Australia and missing your grandparents or parents? Would you like to build skills in developing a relationship with an older person, being empathetic and non-judging. Then apply to be one of our amazing volunteers! Visiting them at least once per fortnight you might play cards or games, go out for a drive or coffee, listen to music, enjoy a chat or reminisce about old times, or share interest

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Friendly, easy going kitchen environment *Flexible work - do one shift weekly or fortnightly

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shifts – only 2- 3 hours long *Impactful engagement with local community members *Flexible work - do one shift, weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Do you have time once a fortnight to spend time socialising with a local senior? Umbrella is looking for Volunteer Visitors for Isolated Seniors in Cockburn. Current vacancy in North Coogee.

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Short Shifts – only 2- 3 hours long *Impactful support for local community members *Flexible work - do one shift, weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Be an integral part of our team & support clients to live independently at home! *Friendly, easy going kitchen environment *Flexible work - do one shift, weekly, fortnightly or on an ad-hoc basis – whatever suits you!

Do you have one hour a week to make a real difference in your local community? We are looking for Bus Assistants to join our School Bus-Run Program! This Program has proven to be a vital community service, as it helps children in need get to school so they can have access to education, and it has been life-changing for many children and their families.

We seek volunteers for our Clubwork Program. For some people this is their only social interaction during the week, so this is a crucial community service, and our amazing volunteers are truly at the heart of making this possible. We are looking for people who are kind and caring, and committed to our mission of giving friendship and support to those in need.