Found 478 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

MiCare is looking for a mature age Dutch or English speaking male or female volunteer that loves to be with people to provide social support and positive interactions on a regular basis. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

To bring joy and social connection to an older person by visiting in their residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you.

To bring joy, social and cultural connection to an older man by visiting in his residential home. Approximately an hour weekly/fortnightly at a time to suit both of you. Volunteering under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme you will make a difference in the life of an older person by helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation improve their overall wellbeing.

The Open Support Community Companion Program offers one to one phone calls to people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness. This volunteer role offers companionship and social support based on the Open Support values of Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Unity. If you are able to donate your time and passion to support people to connect with community, we'd really love to hear from you!

Volunteer workshop coordinator wanted. Role includes: • open and close shed as per procedures • oversee members attending Shed in terms of ensuring OH&S requirements are being met • ensure work and storage areas are kept clean and tidy • ensuring shed equipment, tools, materials, and consumables are kept clean, in order and request for re-stocking materials are completed as required • assist and direct members with use of equipment.

Seeking natural leaders to lead the charge in welcoming refugee newcomers. Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.

Seeking natural leaders to lead the charge in welcoming refugee newcomers. Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.

Do you seamlessly navigate splitting a bill between a large group? Are you the voice of reason in your WhatsApp group chat? And, above all, do you have a desire to do good, rooted in the belief that local action can create global change? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on.

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

Uniting provides door to door transport service to people who have no means of transport to medical appointments. We need reliable drivers to transport older people and those with disabilities or chronic medical conditions to and from health and medical appointments.

OrangeSky Australia are looking for 2 Team Leaders to assist in providing the service of free laundry, a warm shower and genuine conversation in a safe, positive and supportive environment

Healthy Cities Illawarra has an exciting opportunity for volunteers to work alongside Healthy cities Illawarra’s health promotion Officers to assist with the delivery and evaluation of the Active In-Betweens program. The Active In-Betweens program supports children aged 8-12 years living in communities considered disadvantaged. It provides a weekly after-school program in local community settings with a focus on healthy lifestyles and physical activity.

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people aged between 11 to 17, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group are looking for Volunteer General Committee Members

Leaders are responsible for helping to devise and deliver a variety of skills in leadership, project management and event planning. No prior experience is necessary

Scout Leader - Activity- devise and deliver a variety of skills Responsible for helping to devise and deliver a variety of skills in leadership, project management and event planning.

Joey Scout Leader - Adult helpers required. Must be 18 years of age or over.

We're looking for volunteers who can spend time with older people at an aged care home. Many seniors there feel lonely or isolated in the aged care home. Your company and conversation could really make their day better! Come join us in making a positive impact together.

We are currently looking for people who would like to give one to two hours a week or fortnight to spend one-on-one time with a designated client or clients at the respite centre, having conversations, reading, doing activities, and building friendships to combat loneliness.

Hadden Place Respite Centre in Sinnamon Park is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with special needs. It’s such a lovely place to volunteer and there is something for everyone!