Found 3 Companionship & Social Support Regular - more than 6 months, volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Telecross Program supports the wellbeing of older Australian’s who are isolated and at risk of accident or illness that may go unnoticed. Telecross Volunteers make calls daily to support people to live independently in their own homes, providing peace of mind and reassurance.

A core value of CHAMPION is to support the basic needs of individuals experiencing disadvantage and communities in times of disaster. The Food Room Volunteer provides support in unloading the CHAMPION vehicle, checking and placing food stock on shelves, making food packs ready and providing quality customer service. Attention to maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic and healthy work environment is critical. Safety and well-being of self and others is vital and there is a requirement to identify a

Helping in natural and man-made emergencies. Undertake roles such as: - cyclone and flood response - land search and rescue - air search observation - cliff/cave rescue - storm damage relief - communications - management of Emergency Coordination Centre Training is Wednesday evenings at the Unit on Hamilton St from 7.00pm to around 9.30pm. No training on the 2nd Wednesday of the month as there is a committee meeting. Volunteers need to wear boots and protective clothing while on probation