Found 20 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Wildlife Rescue Australia (WRA) is a not-for-profit voluntary association, operating throughout Australia and staffed exclusively by home-based volunteers. It is dedicated to the rescue of Australian native animals, including birds and reptiles. WRA operates a national 24/7 emergency call centre for the rescue of native wildlife.

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. The association has a strong committee composed of Species Representatives for each major animal group – dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, insects, reptiles, farm animals, small mammals, native mammals and mobile educators. You have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in animal welfare outcomes and in nationally significant areas of policy review and implementation.

St Pat's FC Sutherland needs YOU! Our Club relies on our wonderful volunteers to get everyone out on the park every weekend. There are so many benefits to volunteering for our family Club – meeting new people, learning new skills, increased motivation and happiness. We have a number of roles yet to fill for this season and as a Club Volunteer, you will be part of a supportive and committed team that is focused on running a fun and enjoyable football season for our players and families.

Expressions of interest are sought for a volunteer wildlife animal welfare representative. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Expressions of interest are sought for volunteer membership to fulfil roles on a newly constituted Animal Ethics Committee at Monash University in Clayton, Victoria. We are looking for veterinarians and individuals with demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare, to help ensure that activities relating of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian Code.

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

Volunteer committee positions are an ideal way to give back to your local community by utilising your skills and passion to provide a service to local community clubs. If you have a passion for sport, looking for an opportunity for social connection, keen to increase your physical activity or just wanting to dedicate some time to your local community, we have local football clubs who are in need for your time and skills.

Passionate about Sports? Then you don't want to miss this opportunity! Handball, despite its Olympic status, is a small, niche sport in Australia - but it has a lot of potential and scope to grow! As President of Handball VIC, the State Sport Association for Handball in Victoria, you’ll be a key driver of the development of the sport. You’ll play a key role in building the sport and ensuring its continued growth leading up to the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

Passionate about Sports? Then you don't want to miss this opportunity! Handball, despite its Olympic status, is a small sport in Australia - but it has a lot of potential and scope to grow! As President of Handball VIC, the State Sport Association for Handball in Victoria, you’ll be driving the development of the sport. You’ll play a key role in building the sport and ensuring its continued growth leading up to the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

Do you have a desire to encourage friendships and joy through exercise, a passion for sports, and to enhance the lives of athletes with an intellectual disability? Special Olympics Queensland are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Club Chair.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Burwood, Victoria.

Deakin University are seeking voluntary Animal Welfare members (Category C) to join the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) in Geelong, Victoria.

Located in the historic township of Willunga in South Australia. The venue has 4 floodlit courts with teams catering to all skill levels. From orange ball through to social seniors tennis. Coaching for all skill levels is also available! Although a small club, we pride ourselves on great culture & passion. This is present through the great community spirit that is evident across the board. We rely on volunteers & regularly run activities that would benefit from extra help.

Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East (MIE) is seeking a skilled volunteer to join our Club Leadership Team (LT) with the goal to transition into the Chair role during 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the future of Australia's largest Special Olympics club. MIE helps people with an intellectual disability to participate in sport to enhance wellbeing, sense of purpose and community connections.

The Volunteer Child-Safe Protection Officer ensures that all children are able to play & grow...being free from harassment, abuse (psychological, psychical, sexual, emotional and neglect). This is an essential role where you must be able to identify risks and implement guidelines and processes that need to be followed when/if a child protection issue arises. If you have a firm understanding of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and the reporting requirements, apply now!

The Policy Writer is member of the SOWFI Governance and Policy Sub-Committee. The position works together with the Sub-Committee and the Board Secretary to support the preparation of both internal and public facing documents, including organisational policies, public facing position statements, responses to government inquiries, and other documents which advocate for the conservation, rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife in line with SOWFI’s objectives.

​Do you love wildlife, and would like to help, but cannot care for animals at home? Are you a good communicator and have good problem-solving skills? Are you available to answer wildlife rescue calls from home on set shifts? This SOWFI Wildlife Rescue phone team takes calls from members of the public who are concerned about a native bird or animal and helps find the quickest and best solution. A satisfying role for people who love wildlife, love to help and are good at problem-solving.

This is an important administrative role to support our Board Members. We are seeking expressions of interest from people with good time management, experienced in administrative roles and keen to support the leadership team of Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) and our wildlife. This role could be 3-5 hours a week.

K9 Rescue is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our organisation as a volunteer with a strong background in finance or accounting, particularly within the charity sector.

Wyndham Football Club is looking for a enthusiastic volunteer to join our dynamic Football club team as Treasurer