Found 1241 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of health, especially as we age. Red Cross Transport supports people who are older or have a disability, and who have no means of getting to non-urgent medical appointments or social outings.

BaptistCare WA is seeking a compassionate individual to engage with a male resident in our Memory Support Unit. Fluency in Italian is preferred to enhance communication and foster a deeper connection. This rewarding opportunity entails dedicating just one hour per week to brightening the resident's day and providing meaningful companionship.

We’re looking for a friendly person who can brighten the day of an elderly gentleman in Morisset. Originally from the UK with a background in the building and transport industry, our client would like to meet someone to chat over a cuppa and chat about his interests including bush walking, tenpin bowling and gardening.

We are currently looking for Volunteer Drivers to pick up or drop off older persons in company vehicles so they can attend the Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie. A company vehicle is provided.

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 looking for people to assist older persons and people with a disability in maintaining our lovely centre garden. This includes potting and watering plants and chatting about their upkeep. No special skills are needed, just patience and an interest in gardening.

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for ‘Tech Savvy’ The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for people to assist in keeping the centre’s kitchen organised and running efficiently, which helps with the smooth running of the daily programs to support older persons and people with disabilities.

We are currently looking for Volunteer Drivers to pick up or drop off older persons in company vehicles so they can attend the Arana Hills Respite Centre. A company vehicle is provided.

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!

At Empower Autism our mission is to empower autistic people to reach thrive through providing programs and services based on access, self-actualisation, and self-advocacy. We run several peer support groups throughout South-East Queensland to support and empower autistic people and their carers and loved ones. Join us to create autism affirming spaces. This is a fun and engaging role that provides a variety of opportunities to share your strengths and empower others to share theirs.

Do you like being a welcoming face, meeting people, and giving directions while keeping people safe? The residents living in our modern and vibrant John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community at Geebung are seeking warm and sincere volunteers to assist in welcoming their weekend visitors.

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.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports regular in-person volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people who: ☎ don’t have regular contact with friends or relatives 💔 are feeling isolated from their culture or heritage

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports regular in-person volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people who: ☎ don’t have regular contact with friends or relatives 💔 are feeling isolated from their culture or heritage

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports regular in-person volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people who: ☎ don’t have regular contact with friends or relatives 💔 are feeling isolated from their culture or heritage

To bring joy and social connection to an older Portuguese speaking lady by visiting in her 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.

To bring joy and social connection to an older person by visiting them in their own homes - in and around the Inner West. You may be able go for a short walk together, go to a cafe or stay indoors for a cuppa and a chat. Approximately an hour a week or fortnight at a time to suit both of you.

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. It is advised that you complete some online dementia training provided by us although not mandatory.