Found 31 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

Fortnightly Saturdays 1pm to 4pm in Secret Harbour. Our group assistants help young people on the Autism Spectrum with various social activities. Activities include arts, crafts, bowling, laser tag and more. This rewarding opportunity would suit those studying community services, social work, psychology etc

Spectrum Space will run our Telethon Holidays Makers Program these July school holidays for children on the autism spectrum. Activities include art and craft, video games, sensory play, board games, cooking and more! We are in need of people to help out with the kids and the activities. This opportunity would best suit students studying psychology, community services, counselling and social work.

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!

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Volunteer with Interchange and Host a young person living with disability. This extends their social network, offers them new opportunities and experiences, and provides a much needed break for their carer. Some volunteers have the young person stay at their place once a month. This also provides the young persons carer with some respite and support.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Volunteer with the Interchange Network of disability service providers and buddy up with a young person living with disability to spend regular time with them sharing hobbies or interests, going to the movies or a football game, or just hanging out watching your favourite shows at home.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life, learn new skills and have fun doing it? Volunteer with the Interchange Network of agencies and provide support for children and young people with a disability in a range of recreational activities such as youth programs and camps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.