• Brighton VIC, Port Melbourne VIC, South Melbourne VIC, St Kilda VIC, Windsor VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are on the hunt for volunteers, aged 18+ who want to make a difference to an older person living in an aged care home. By volunteering in an aged care residential facility, you can improve the quality of life for older people who have limited contact with others and as a result are at risk of isolation and loneliness– whether for social or cultural reasons, or due to disability.

• Bentleigh VIC, Elsternwick VIC, Prahran VIC, St Kilda VIC, St Kilda East VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Opportunity Shop Assistants for a charity supporting homeless and disadvantaged members of the community requires volunteers to work in its Op Shops.

• Bairnsdale VIC, Bendigo South VIC, Geelong VIC, St Kilda VIC, Wangaratta VIC
• Category: Veteran Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Mediation & Advocacy

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LIFE COACHING? The RSL are looking for volunteers who have recently discharged from the Australian Defence Service, to help veterans find their place in community. We have vacancies in Bairnsdale Bendigo & District Geelong St Kilda Wangaratta.

• Seaford VIC, South Melbourne VIC, St Kilda VIC, Warrnambool VIC, Werribee VIC, Williamstown VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation

BeachPatrol & Love Our Street litter collection volunteer groups operate in 40+ postcodes. Groups meet monthly to pick up litter from local beaches, streets or parks and meet like-minded people who are passionate about preserving our environment, wildlife, marine life & ecosystems. The groups log their data in the LitterStopper app, which feeds into the DEECA LitterWatch database. We advocate for changes to reduce litter, raise awareness & support the government in tackling issues.

• Altona VIC, Greensborough VIC, Melbourne VIC, Richmond VIC, St Kilda VIC, Sunshine VIC, Wyndham Vale VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Fundraising & Events

We require passionate & friendly volunteers to help The Salvos raise much needed funds. Community fundraising at shopping centres involves collecting donations while sitting at one place, you may be required to use an Eftpos machine. Intersection collecting involves engaging with motorists at intersections encouraging them to donate, you must have some level of fitness as there is lots of walking involved.

• Camberwell VIC, Chadstone VIC, Docklands VIC, Melbourne VIC, Northcote VIC, Prahran VIC, St Kilda VIC, West Melbourne VIC
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

"To hear someone, say that I am their last hope, really brings home the need for us on the phones”. A volunteer Lifeline offer 24/7 Phone Service to the Australian community, and this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of people like you. Phone volunteering as a Crisis Supporter may be right for you at Lifeline Melbourne, especially if you enjoy the one-on-one interaction you get from a phone conversation and if you like to learn best with others.

• Ashwood VIC, Berwick VIC, Bundoora VIC, Clayton VIC, Mulgrave VIC, Prahran VIC, Sunshine VIC, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

VMCH is currently welcoming volunteers to engage with residents in aged care, who have personalised activities which has been tailored to meet their individual interests, cultural background, and physical abilities, you would provide conversation and assistance to create a wonderful interlude which can enhance a resident's day.

• Brunswick VIC, Coburg VIC, Footscray VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Melbourne VIC, Richmond VIC, South Yarra VIC, St Kilda VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Fundraising & Events, Retail & Sales

Help raise funds and save orangutans, elephants and tigers from extinction! The Orangutan Project is looking for volunteers to manage and organise fundraising stalls and events, as well as for volunteers to assist at stalls and events. We are an international conservation organisation working in Borneo and Sumatra to save orangutans, safeguard forests, and support local and Indigenous communities.

• Ashburton VIC, Balaclava VIC, Caulfield South VIC, Cheltenham VIC, Elsternwick VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Glen Waverley VIC, Ripponlea VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation

BeachPatrol & Love Our Street litter collection volunteer groups operate in 40+ postcodes. Groups meet monthly to pick up litter from local beaches, streets or parks and meet like-minded people who are passionate about preserving our environment, wildlife, marine life & ecosystems. The groups log their data in the LitterStopper app, which feeds into the DEECA LitterWatch database. We advocate for changes to reduce litter, raise awareness & support the government in tackling issues.

• Brighton VIC, Carnegie VIC, Caulfield North VIC, Caulfield South VIC, Elsternwick VIC, Hampton VIC, Malvern VIC, Malvern East VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in visiting older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you are friendly, love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

• Altona VIC, Box Hill VIC, Brighton VIC, Clyde North VIC, Noble Park VIC, Springvale VIC, St Kilda VIC, Sunshine VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care

About us: MiCare is an Aged Care Organization, (formally known as DutchCare) based in both Victoria and Queensland. MiCare is a multi-cultural service provider, caring for many diverse groups, including refugees, migrants, and older people within their homes, in the independent living units, or at one of our Aged Care Facilities. Our services are offered state-wide in Victoria and in the lower regions of Queensland.

• Burwood VIC, Doncaster VIC, Forest Hill VIC, Keysborough VIC, Prahran VIC, Ringwood VIC, Rowville VIC, Wantirna VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! All you need is an hour a week to make a difference to someone's life.

• Box Hill VIC, Chadstone VIC, Cheltenham VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Prahran VIC, Sandringham VIC, South Yarra VIC, Southbank VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

HOMESHARE South/East Melbourne – an initiative that offers free accommodation in exchange for companionship and support of an older person in their home. If you have a genuine interest in contributing to the wellbeing of an older person in return for safe and free accommodation, contact us now.

• Coburg VIC, Fitzroy VIC, Moorabbin VIC, Mordialloc VIC, Murrumbeena VIC, Nunawading VIC, Oakleigh VIC, Pascoe Vale VIC / Remote Friendly
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line

Mentoring Men has available positions for Men seeking support. You will have the opportunity to be provided with Free support and life guidance from a male mentor and be a part of our organisation's efforts to encourage men throughout Australia to embrace their mental health support. All men regardless of their background or beliefs are welcome to apply for our program.

• Beaumaris VIC, Blackburn VIC, Cranbourne VIC, Hastings VIC, Parkdale VIC, Port Melbourne VIC, Seddon VIC, Windsor VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Fantastic opportunity to volunteer a with a passionate charity who makes a difference for people with Epilepsy. We have 8 Op Shops across Melbourne who are all unique in their special way.