Found 16 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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  1. Fitskills in Melbourne - be a Fitness Partner to an adult with Down syndrome

    Volunteer with people with Down syndrome in a fun exercise program FitSkills FitSkills is an evidence-based physical activity program for people with Down syndrome. In this program the person with Down syndrome will be matched with a volunteer partner. Together they will exercise at their local gym, fitness centre or health club. The program runs for 10 weeks per term and participants go to the gym together once a week followed by a meal with other participants and volunteers.

    Id:188195
    Disability Services
    Regular - less than 6 months
    Across: North Melbourne VIC, Melbourne VIC, Bendigo VIC
  2. Fitskills in Bendigo - be a Fitness Partner to an adult with Down syndrome

    Down Syndrome Victoria is looking for volunteers for an exciting new program – FitSkills. FitSkills is a evidence-based physical activity program for people with Down syndrome. In this program the person with Down syndrome will be matched with a volunteer partner. Together they will exercise at their local gym, fitness centre or health club. The program runs for 12 weeks and participants go to the gym together twice a week.

    Id:188196
    Disability Services
    Regular - less than 6 months
    Bendigo VIC
  3. Group Recreation Support / Vision Australia / Frankston

    VA is seeking volunteers who can assist with recreation programs being conducted in Frankston on Tuesdays from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.. The role involves clients with varying vision loss and the program is designed to provide social and recreational opportunities.

    Id:169848
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Frankston VIC
  4. Group Recreation Support / Vision Australia / Hallam

    VA is seeking volunteers who can assist with recreation programs being conducted in Hallam on Thursdays from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.. The role involves clients with varying vision loss and the program is designed to provide social and recreational opportunities.

    Id:210780
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Hallam VIC
  5. Group Recreation Support / Vision Australia / Rye

    VA is seeking volunteers who can assist with recreation programs being conducted in Rye every Monday from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.. The role involves clients with varying vision loss and the program is designed to provide social and recreational opportunities.

    Id:207616
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Rye VIC
  6. Swimming/Gym Volunteer

    We are looking for a volunteer to assist with our swim/gym program on Thursdays. The Bridge is always looking for volunteers that are willing to support people living with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds to enjoy a range of recreational and sporting activities. We have a wide range of activities that our participants can engage in and each activity is in need of volunteers to assist our staff and support workers.

    Id:195457
    Disability Services
    One off - a few hours
    Beaconsfield VIC
  7. Camp - Peer Support Volunteers

    Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) is organising for our young adults with Down syndrome to attend our Challenge Weekend Camps throughout the year and require volunteers to assist us with this event. There are multiple opportunities throughout the year: we will require the volunteers to be available from 3pm Friday to approximately 12pm Sunday. Dates range however camps are usually held in March and November.

    Id:186682
    Disability Services
    One off - a few hours
    Anywhere
  8. Activities Assistant - Bankstown - # 185565

    Help people living with mild intellectual disabilities to enjoy a range of activities.

    Id:185565
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Bankstown NSW
  9. Gig Buddy Volunteer - Virtual/Various locations in Sydney - #138136

    Do you like going to see live music? Do you enjoy going to sporting events? Do you like the arts, going to the theatre, cinema or restaurants? Do you have a passion for equal rights? Do you want to enable a person with a learning disability and/or autism to go to events and get out more? Then you could make a perfect Gig Buddy!

    Id:138136
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Anywhere
  10. Volunteer - Big Buddy

    Interchange is a program within UMFC’s Carer Aged and Disability Service and provides support to children and young people with disability and their families/carers. Interchange is supported by volunteers to create social and recreational opportunities through group and individual activities. Group experiences include After School Activities, School Holiday Activities and other activities as planned.

    Id:189076
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    West Wodonga VIC
  11. Visitor, Friendship, Companion

    Are you an empathetic person with good communication skills? We are looking for a volunteer who will befriend and safeguard a person with developmental disability.

    Id:181557
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Subiaco WA
  12. Volunteer Visitor - Roundabout

    The Roundabout Project is a volunteer peer support project that aims to assist participants with Disability to engage with our LGBTIQA+ community encouraging networking and connections. By sharing personal experiences and developing mutual peer-to-peer friendship, participants may gain a greater sense of connection to community and develop a deeper sense of belonging, self-esteem, and interpersonal trust.

    Id:207963
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Australian Capital Territory ACT
  13. Peer Support Group Coordinators - North Lakes, Virginia, The Gap and Capalaba

    Empower Autism is seeking volunteer Peer Support Group Coordinators who want to create autism affirming spaces for autistic individuals and their families to thrive. Our Peer Groups are amazing spaces to build self-efficacy and belonging - come and join our community!

    Id:207173
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: North Lakes QLD, Capalaba QLD, The Gap QLD, Virginia QLD
  14. Volunteer in a fun social group for adults with Down syndrome - Geelong

    Down syndrome Victoria runs a social group for adults with Down syndrome, we’re called Club21. Club21 has been going in Melbourne for over 10 years and we are very excited to bring Club21 to Geelong! Club21 goes out on weekends and does fun, social activities together: going out for lunch, singing Karaoke, watching a show. We are looking for volunteers to support the Club21 social group

    Id:193643
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Geelong VIC, East Geelong VIC
  15. Family Support Group Peer Facilitator/Co-Facilitator

    Become a Volunteer Support Group Champion Volunteer your services as a Lived Experience Speaker Volunteer your services as an Expert Speaker

    Id:161119
    Drug & Alcohol Services
    Regular - less than 6 months
    Across: Carnegie VIC, Sunshine VIC, Knox City Centre VIC, Coburg VIC, Ringwood VIC, Werribee VIC
  16. Peer Action Group Facilitator

    Peer support occurs when people with similar life experiences provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. VALID’s Peer Action Groups (PAG’s) provide an opportunity for people with disabilities to meet on a regular basis in their local community. PAG’s share information and knowledge, providing mutual support to engage in activities and projects that go on to build a more inclusive community.

    Id:88791
    Disability Services
    Regular - more than 6 months
    Across: Frankston VIC, Mornington VIC