Found 333 volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Paradise Spinning Yarns group would welcome your support. As you can imagine, they enjoy a yarn or two whilst knitting. They are more than happy to teach you to knit. This is a great way for people to connect over a favourite activity. Knitting is a method of producing textile fabrics by using knitting needles to loop interlace yarn.

Are you a flexible, can-do person with experience in fundraising, sales and marketing as well as grant writing. South Sudanese Health Matters is looking for someone just like you to help create a positive change for the people of Lou Ariik, South Sudan.

We require volunteers to offer arts and crafts to patients and their families.

Do you have one hour a fortnight? Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges we face as we age. Can you spare just an hour a fortnight to visit an isolated senior? Do you speak a second language? We have a waiting list of culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ clients who would love some company. A friendly smile and a caring conversation can make a huge difference. Volunteer with us.

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.

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.

Waratah Respite Services, is a community where carers can choose to maintain their loved ones at home for as long as practicable and desirable through the availability of a range of flexible, person centred options. Our Social Support Program is designed to enhance a participant's independence by promoting physical activity, cognitive stimulation, good nutrition, emotional well-being, and social stimulation.

As a HammondCare Life Story Writing Volunteer, your listening and writing skills will allow people who are living in our Residential Care Home at North Turramurra express precious aspects of their life. Your volunteer role is to capture, share, and record a person’s life stories, memories, and messages for loved ones. These biographies are then printed and presented to the Resident and/or resident’s family.

We are looking for some friendly faces to join us in assisting residents to and from our on site Chapel service. Share your skills with people living with dementia who are frail and elderly at our Residential Aged Care Home in Cardiff who enjoy a chat and sing a long.

As a HammondCare Afternoon Tea Volunteer, you'll be helping residents enjoy a variety of activities at our onsite engagement space 'The Hub'. Fortnightly visits will see you helping set up for a mini movie session, hosting a quiz or even serving some treats for afternoon tea to name a few. Come along and prepare for a variety of engagement as you volunteer your time at HammondCare Cardiff. You'll be helping to reduce social isolation.

Make a difference in young people’s lives - become a volunteer mentor today! We're looking for compassionate individuals to provide guidance and support to young people in the inner north of Melbourne. Whether you have a particular area of expertise or simply a desire to give back to your community, we welcome individuals from all walks of life to apply. No mentoring experience required - training and ongoing support provided. Apply now to start changing lives!

Would you like to assist with the running of a program based on craft/art? As the Craft/Art Assistant Volunteer, you will have scope to define the program!

The Arana Hills Respite Centre is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with a disability, including playing table games, arts and crafts, going on outings, sharing stories, cooking, or sharing your talents - there is something for everyone!

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is currently looking for volunteers for our Hobby Shed to assist older persons and people with a disability in making items with wood. This includes painting and glueing. No special skills are needed, just patience and an interest in wood crafts.

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our various activities with older persons and people with a disability, including playing table games, arts and crafts, going on outings, sharing stories, cooking, or sharing your talents - there is something for everyone!

Volunteers are required to help our aged care and retirement living clients participate in onsite lifestyle services such as Arts & Crafts, Games, Literacy Programs and Exercise Sessions. If you enjoy being with our Seniors and giving back to the community, this may suit you. Lunch Provided. 8.30am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. May offer required hours of volunteering if needed for mutual obligations. Days and times can be negotiated with the coordinator. (C)

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in residential aged care in Murrumba Downs. In this particular role, a lovely lady would like to spend time chatting, sharing similar interests or going for a walk around the gardens.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in residential aged care in Fortitude Valley. In this particular role, a lady who grew up in former Yugoslavia would enjoy reminiscing in her first language and sharing a tea or coffee with you.

Volunteer Visitors are needed to change the lives of people living in Residential Aged Care. Spend time with one or a small group of residents to build friendships and help out in a range of different activities to suit your interests.

Our Kentish & Knowles Court Aged Care Community at Sinnamon Park is looking for Volunteer Visitors who would like to spend time with a small group of residents, assisting them with simple beading and jewellery-making.