Found 279 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

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.

As the Events Coordinator for Refugee Week, you will lead the planning and execution of a series of events featuring speakers, panel discussions, and performances aimed at raising awareness and celebrating the contributions of refugees to society. Your role will involve coordinating logistics, managing program development, and ensuring seamless event operations. The Event will be held in Monash City Council Area VIC 3148 on Saturday 22 June 2024

If you are seeking something worthwhile to do and have a background in education and would like to assist young refugees and can commit for a period of a year please read on.

If you are seeking something rewarding to do and you have a background in education and would like to assist young refugees and can commit for a year please read on.

Would you like to assist refugees get a positive start to settling into their new life in Australia?

Volunteers help us to support dads, and father figures with children in early learning, primary and secondary school stages. It’s an opportunity to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of children, and the wider community.

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join us. Whether it's a few hours or a day each week, it all makes a difference! Our Volunteers are the heart and soul of our Organisation and we couldn't do what we do without them. Volunteering with us means you are a key part of our community. Geelong Mums is a special place where people feel like they belong, experience a sense of purpose and can make a real difference to the lives of others.

West Welcome Wagon are on the lookout for a volunteer warehouse coordinator at the Sunshine West warehouse.

The Department for Child Protection Volunteer Driver would transport children and young people to and from family contact, appointments and may also assist with learner driver training. Some out of hours, long distance and overnight travel may be required.

The specific tasks that we require assistance with are around making contact with families including updating and documenting personal information; details for event attendances; record keeping etc.

Family Support Volunteers visit families needing support, encouragement, and information to enable them to better understand their children's developmental needs. They assist families to respond more appropriately to challenging behaviours and enhance the self-esteem of parents and their children. Family Support Volunteers also provide practical help and emotional support through the development of a supportive relationship.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room is a space designed to be a welcoming break from the ward environment for sick children and their families whilst staying in the Children's Ward. In this role you will have the chance to make a beautiful difference in a family's day. Our Family Room simply cannot operate without our amazing volunteer team.

The Maternal & Child Health Greythorn playgroup are seeking a volunteer to assist with a Chinese playgroup which is held on Wednesday mornings at Greythorn Maternal Child & Health. This will suit a Mandarin Speaker but non-Mandarin speakers may also apply.

We are looking for Volunteers to join our existing force of 'Everyday Super Heroes' as a Weekend Warrior, at our Townsville House. In this volunteer role, you will be the face of the organization and the first point of contact for our families, volunteers, donors and visitors who walk through our doors during weekend hours and provide support in the event of an emergency. You will ensure efficiency of House operations at weekends, with 3 different 4 hour shifts available between 8am - 8pm.

We are looking for applicants that are passionate about helping our charity support seriously ill children and their families by becoming a volunteer within our after-hours 'House Custodian' team. To act as after-hours sentinels who ensure the efficiency of evening House operations from 4.30PM – 8.00PM Monday - Friday and weekends Saturday & Sunday 3 shift per day available :- 8.00am - 12.00pm 12.00pm - 4.00pm, 4.00pm - 8.00pm.

Make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and join our vibrant organisation! Ronald McDonald House Charities is an iconic charity where the volunteers really do positively impact families and their kids, and we need people like you to support our mission!

We are looking for dependable volunteers to join our team and assist in operating the Op Shop Saturdays 9-2. We need enthusiastic individuals committed to delivering outstanding customer service, organising merchandise, and handling tasks such as stock unpacking, pricing, and preparing items for sale. Full training provided, looking for long-term volunteers who's like a weekly shift.

We are looking for Arabic or Rohingya speaking volunteers to provide language support to adult migrants and refugees attending our monthly Women’s Group in Zillmere. Volunteers play an important role in creating welcome, inclusion and belonging.

There’s something for everyone at Kwinana's The King’s Chapel, from vibrant kids’ and youth services, to powerful worship, to opportunities to make a difference in our community. Must hold a working with children check or prepared to obtain.