Found 46 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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!

We are looking for a support person for our Inclusive Communities Program. You will be assisting tutors and participants within our wide range of activities. This may include providing positive support and guidance to clients enrolled in our programs. This is a great opportunity to work within a positive and dynamic team.

All volunteers with an interest in volunteer tutoring. No experience, only enthusiasm required.

- Gain experience being part of a progressive and innovative organisation - Meet other like-minded Youth to make a difference for Youth in the Australian allergy community - Expand your network within the Australian allergy community - Make a difference for people living with allergies

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

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!

Join the #WishForce today and feel uplifted by the difference you can make in your local community! The friendly team at the Mornington Peninsula Branch are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join Make-A-Wish. By sharing your time and skills, you can help Australian children experiencing life-threatening illnesses.

Youth worker needed to support the girls group run at PCYC for youth. As WA's leading youth organisation, PCYC offers recreational activities, diversionary programs and alternative education to help children and young people reach their potential! We’re proud to have Centres from Albany to Broome and many in-between, partnering with the Police to serve the community.

VA is seeking volunteers who can assist with our SWISH recreation activity being conducted in Bendigo. The role involves clients with varying vision loss and the program is designed to provide social and recreational opportunities.

VA is seeking volunteers who can assist with recreation programs being conducted in Mildura. The role involves clients with varying vision loss and the program is designed to provide social and recreational opportunities.

Get2Know is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Support Coordinator who is able to use their understanding of the disability sector to make a real difference in the lives of NDIS participants. The right candidate will be highly compassionate and caring, be able to think outside the box, and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills used to speak to our internal and external stakeholders.

Join the #WishForce today and feel uplifted by the difference you can make in your local community! The friendly team at the Logan & Redland Branch are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join Make-A-Wish as their Volunteer Vice President. By sharing your time and skills, you can help Australian children experiencing life-threatening illnesses.

Join the #WishForce today and feel uplifted by the difference you can make in your local community! The friendly team at Cairns Branch are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join Make-A-Wish as their Volunteer Vice President. By sharing your time and skills, you can help Australian children experiencing life-threatening illnesses.

Join the #WishForce today and feel uplifted by the difference you can make in your local community! The friendly team at Bendigo Branch are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join Make-A-Wish as their Branch Volunteer Vice President. By sharing your time and skills, you can help Australian children experiencing life-threatening illnesses.

Join the #WishForce today and feel uplifted by the difference you can make in your local community! The friendly team at the Port Macquarie Branch are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join Make-A-Wish. By sharing your time and skills, you can help Australian children experiencing life-threatening illnesses.

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.

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.