Found 173 Companionship & Social Support Regular - more than 6 months, volunteering opportunities in Australia

Wintringham is a specialised welfare company that provides housing and care to elderly, frail men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Opportunities exist for a volunteer to work with one of our residents who is socially isolated, due to language barrier, If this is you, Wintringham would love to hear from you as this is a very rewarding volunteer role.

MiCare is looking for a volunteer that can share a smile, a joke and companionship during fortnightly friendly visits to this isolated and lonely elderly man who lives in an aged care facility. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

A volunteer visitor visits an older person who is at risk of social isolation. Volunteer visitors visit 1 hour weekly or fortnightly and share stories, go for a stroll or have a cuppa, listen to music or play a board game.

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people to live their best lives. Help older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

We have a male client in Ormond who loves to chat about ideas, books, music and national and international affairs. Our Client is well read and loves listening to music, and he would love to spend an hour a fortnight with a volunteer with whom he can chat over a coffee or a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond, please express interest below!!

Currently we have a male client in Caulfield North who has many interests including gardening, walking around gardens, playing chess, pottery work, and chatting about his life. Our client would enjoy the company of a caring, reliable and empathetic volunteer with good communication skills and an ability to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits.

Bolton Clarke Glendale are seeking a hobby gardener who has a passion for tinkering in the garden. Duties involve replanting our herb garden, repotting and maintaining the welcoming courtyard area. Please note all volunteers are required to have a current flu shot in order to commence our induction process. #outdoors #gardening #YouthVol #GreenThumb#planting

Volunteer to change lives. Yours included. ~ This volunteer opportunity will help to to maintain and grow the garden area and potted plants to enhance the outside environment for residents to enjoy. #UnitingCareQLD

Volunteer to change lives. Yours included. ~ This volunteer opportunity will help to assist our fabulous hospitality team in our onsite laundry facility. Work under the instruction of a hospitality team member to assist in our laundry. Duties will include folding, hanging and labelling residents personal laundry. #UnitingCareQLD

Volunteer to change lives. Yours included. ~ This volunteer opportunity will help to make a meaningful difference by engaging with our elders and contributing to the diversity of day to day activities and/or entertainment options available to participate in. #UnitingCareQLD

Are you a woman residing independently in metro, regional, or rural NSW and aged over 50? Do you have a spare room available in your home or secure space on your property? Can you provide support to another woman, possibly with children or a pet, in need of a safe place for a short period? If so, you may qualify to become a registered Nurture Carer with The Equanimity Project

Lack of transport is a common barrier for seniors to remain part of their community. Having no transport can stop them from doing the things they need to do, and leads to feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you enjoy driving, you can make a difference by helping with their transport needs to important medical appointments or social activities.

Lack of transport is a common barrier for seniors to remain part of their community. Having no transport can stop them from doing the things they need to do, and leads to feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you enjoy driving, you can make a difference by helping with their transport needs to important medical appointments or social activities.

Warrigal Coniston is seeking enthusiastic and caring volunteers to assist with table game activities on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 4pm - 5pm. If you can only attend one of these days, that is perfectly fine.

Warrigal Coniston is seeking enthusiastic and caring volunteers to assist with group games activities on Friday mornings from 10.30am to 12pm.

Warrigal Coniston is seeking enthusiastic and caring volunteers to assist with group game activities on Monday mornings from 1pm-3pm

Warrigal Queanbeyan is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers who can dedicate their time to visit a resident or a small group of residents for a delightful 'Cuppa & Chat' experience. Our goal is to foster companionship and enhance the sense of connection among our cherished residents.