Found 151 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

Help us give back to the community by volunteering in our Community Shed! You'll be assisting learners with the planning and construction of their woodwork projects - under the guidance of our Community Shed Facilitator.

As a volunteer you have the opportunity to make a difference by: - Short term help for the individual person or family could be in the form of food from our pantry and assistance with rent and bills. - Our members and volunteers delve deeper and build trusting relationships with the people we assist, uncovering the longer-term help that may be required. This is often done through actively listening, sharing stories and responding with assistance such as budget counselling.

Join Lifeline WA in our mission to combat loneliness and social isolation in older aged individuals by establishing and maintaining meaningful friendships and companionships. You will visit older aged persons in their own homes or Aged Care facilities on a regular basis to promote their health and wellbeing.

We are seeking volunteers who speak French 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're seeking volunteers to spend time with seniors at an aged care home. Many feel lonely or isolated. Your companionship could brighten their day! Join us in making a positive impact.

We are seeking volunteers who speak Croatian 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 Cantonese 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!

To accompany, support and interact in a unique Centre that caters for disadvantaged, disabled and /or people requiring support.

We need sincere women who have the heart and passion to help create change, and empower the lives of women in need. We are unique in what we do. We are a strong tribe of incredible women - committed to creating change. We support women with the most important female items to ensure dignity and well-being. Make friends in a diverse group that has a shared goal: to bring kindness, encouragement, connection, and caring support into the lives of women in need.

We need sincere women who have the heart and passion to help create change, and empower the lives of women in need. We are unique in what we do. We are a strong tribe of incredible women - committed to creating change. We support women with the most important female items to ensure dignity and well-being. Make friends in a diverse group that has a shared goal: to bring kindness, encouragement, connection, and caring support into the lives of women in need.

We need sincere women who have the heart and passion to help create change, and empower the lives of women in need. We are unique in what we do. We are a strong tribe of incredible women - committed to creating change. We support women with the most important female items to ensure dignity and well-being. Make friends in a diverse group that has a shared goal: to bring kindness, encouragement, connection, and caring support into the lives of women in need.

Are you interested in support for those involved in the sx industry?? We need you! Please consider joining Pink Cross to make change in the community.

Centacare's Men’s Hub, is seeking expressions of interest to volunteer at the centre. Do you like to contribute to the community? Do you have a passion for men’s health and wellbeing? If you’re a sociable person that loves a chat, has interest in men’s health, and would like to get involved in your local community, we encourage you to express an interest in this valuable role today.

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

Do you love creating fun? We need someone to assist our social support coordinator with group activities such as crafts, movies, walking, men's group, outings, singing, garden excursions, games and fun activities. Assisting with morning or afternoon teas and supporting people to help them enjoy activities.

Do you love creating fun? We need someone to assist our social support coordinator with group activities such as crafts, movies, walking, men's group, outings, singing, garden excursions, games and fun activities. Assisting with morning or afternoon teas and supporting people to help them enjoy activities.

Exciting Volunteer position supporting young people 10-14 years old

The City of Victor Harbor is welcoming expressions of interest from community members who would like to volunteer with the Council. We have a broad range of programs and we are currently accepting expressions of interest for volunteers in our Caring Neighbourhood Program, Coral Street Art Space, Fleurieu Families, Southern Communities Transport Scheme, and our Visitor Services.

Be part of something great as a volunteer visitor, providing friendship and companionship to isolated older people visiting them at home or going on outings, as part of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). 1 hour per week or fortnight, is all it takes to brighten someone's day as well as your own.

Day Clubs offer a setting in which to develop friendships and social support networks by providing the opportunity for members to be involved in a varied program of stimulating activities that enhance health and wellbeing. ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***