Found 26 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

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.

At Twilight Aged Care we have an active and growing volunteer program that is comprised of compassionate and dedicated individuals looking to improve the quality of life of residents through genuine social engagement, activities, and one on one conversations.

Do you have just 1 hour per fortnight to spare? Oxley Community Transport is seeking friendly and enthusiastic Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

Do you speak Italian and have some spare time? Make a difference to the lives of elderly Italian residents by chatting in Italian and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

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 gentleman originally from Italy would enjoy reminiscing in his first language and sharing a coffee with you. Ciao!

If you volunteer for the role of roadie you’ll have way more fun than going on the road with Midnight Oil! Our singer piano player has a bad back and needs an assistant to help set up his keyboard. Your help will also be invaluable as you participate in the singing with residents, helping them find the songs in the SingSong book.

Do you speak Filipino and love to chat? A Filipino speaking female is needed to visit a lovely lady who lives in aged care in the Plumpton area. You could chat, take a stroll around the grounds, do a hobby together, share your stories. This is such a rewarding way to volunteer. You could make such a difference to life for this lady just by dropping in for a chat on a regular basis.

Do you speak Czech and love to chat? A Czech speaking female is needed to visit a lovely lady who lives in aged care in the Plumpton area. You could chat, take a stroll around the grounds, do a hobby together, share your stories. This is such a rewarding way to volunteer. You could make such a difference to life for this lady just by dropping in for a chat on a regular basis.

Do you speak Serbian and love to chat? A Serbian speaking female is needed to visit a lovely lady who lives in aged care in the Plumpton area. You could chat, take a stroll around the grounds, do a hobby together, share your stories. This is such a rewarding way to volunteer. You could make such a difference to life for this lady just by dropping in for a chat on a regular basis.

Use your own roadworthy vehicle to transport frail elderly to group/social activities.

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!

Do you speak Spanish and have some spare time? Make a difference to the life of an elderly Spanish resident by chatting in Spanish and helping them to feel less socially isolated and lonely.

Do you have 1 hour per week to spare to make a difference to an older person. Sharing time for a cup of tea, chat, sharing a common interest and offering friendship.

Would you like to get involved in a truly heart-warming volunteer role? We are currently needing volunteers to provide social visits to residents at our Residential Aged Care in North Geelong. This could involve good conversation over a cup of tea, sitting in our beautiful courtyard together, reading or listening to music together.

Can you speak Italian, Dutch, Croatian or Serbian? We are currently looking for volunteers in these languages, to visit residents and converse in their language, at our Residential Aged Care in North Geelong. This could involve good conversation over a cup of tea, sitting in our beautiful courtyard together, reading or listening to music together.

Can you make a difference by spending time with and supporting older people in a group setting? Intereach coordinate social support groups from our Deniliquin office to help alleviate the burden of loneliness and provide opportunity for social engagement. We are looking for compassionate individuals from all walks of life to provide friendship and companionship to older people in need, delivered in a group setting. What a special way to give back to the community!

Can you make a difference by visiting a lonely or isolated older person in their home for one hour per fortnight? The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is an Australian Government Funded program to help alleviate the burden of loneliness within our aging population. We are looking for compassionate individuals from all walks of life to provide friendship and companionship to older people in need. This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Do you speak Arabic fluently and want to connect with your community while making a meaningful impact? We are searching for a passionate volunteer translator to join our CHSP program! You'll be helping bridge the gap for older adults by translating informative talks from English to Arabic during our weekly events.

We need volunteers who can share their time to support our elderly residents living in aged care residential homes at our boutique Home at Hove.