• Forster NSW, Hallidays Point NSW, Harrington NSW, Nabiac NSW, Pacific Palms NSW, Rainbow Flat NSW, Taree NSW, Wingham NSW
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity, Working with Animals

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

• Baldivis WA, Bendigo VIC, Nunawading VIC, Bathurst NSW, Dee Why NSW, Forster NSW, Wagga Wagga NSW, Hervey Bay QLD / Remote Friendly
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, IT & Web Development, Seniors & Aged Care

Assist local seniors with tech-related queries and issues, such as smartphone, tablet, or computer troubleshooting. Suitable for people aged 16+ years, no previous work experience required. Volunteers have the opportunity to move to paid roles in the future.

• Colo Vale NSW, Goulburn NSW, Picton NSW, Stroud NSW, Thirlmere NSW, Windale NSW, Wingello NSW
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Childcare, Education & Training, Library Services, Tutoring & Coaching

The Volunteer Reading Helper assists children in practicing reading in the classroom at local schools. Just one hour a week can improve children's reading skills enormously. Training provided, great flexibility, wonderful environment. Expanding to other areas soon, please inquire. Reading Friends Australia is registered for Volunteer Work with Centrelink.

• Armidale NSW, Gloucester NSW, Manilla NSW, Muswellbrook NSW, Scone NSW, Tamworth NSW, Taree NSW, Walcha NSW
• Category: Recreation
• Types of work: Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Armidale NSW, Gloucester NSW, Manilla NSW, Muswellbrook NSW, Scone NSW, Tamworth NSW, Taree NSW, Walcha NSW
• Category: Sport
• Types of work: Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Denman NSW, Dungog NSW, Gloucester NSW, Merriwa NSW, Muswellbrook NSW, Scone NSW, Singleton NSW, Stroud NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you enjoy having a chat and sharing a cuppa? You might like to visit and befriend a person living in an aged care home. If it suits you both, you could take the resident out or for a walk in the grounds. Spend time sharing interests, listening & talking.

• Scone New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care

A trishaw volunteer will gather interested residents and take them on a gentle bike ride around their local community. You'll be helping older residents in care to maintain their mobility as well as their health and wellbeing - and have fun!

• Scone New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care

Chair exercise group volunteers bring the energy of a fitness workout but guide people with gentle movements, as participants are sitting comfortably in a chair. Perhaps you have a background in fitness, dance, yoga, physio or Pilates and you'd like to lead a small group. You'll be helping older residents in care to maintain their mobility as well as their healthy wellbeing - and have fun!

• Toronto New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Do you love Vinnies? Do you want to support our planet but don't have much spare time? Do you have a few hours to give over the weekend? Join the team that supports the circular fashion economy, diverts good quality stock from landfill and focuses on re-using everything!

• Swansea New South Wales
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Tutoring & Coaching, Working with Animals

Taking your dog into your local school every week for approx 2 hours to help children read.

• Hexham New South Wales
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Trades & Maintenance

Do you have basic sewing machine skills? Can you thread a machine, fill a bobbin and change stitch length? Use a series of step-by-step samples and/or pattern sheets to make large and small Wildlife Pouches. If you can knit and/or crochet, we make Possum Palaces and bird nests for wildlife carers. Some volunteers take home materials and make the products at home, allowing us to provide a flexible volunteer experience.

• Cardiff New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Trades & Maintenance

You will be responsible for delivering/collecting various items (including heavy/ bulky items) to/from shops across the region and will deliver these items to community members in need. By performing this role, you will help raise funds by distributing welfare items across the region to support the housing of the homeless and other vulnerable people in the community. You will perform your duties alongside another volunteer and will work as part of the wider team at our Distribution Centre.

• Hamilton New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

This Community Visitors Scheme matches volunteers to people who are living in their own homes or who are living in Aged Care Homes who would enjoy, and benefit from, friendship and companionship. Your friendly nature, good people skills and empathy for the frail and aged will be highly regarded in this role. Being from a non-English speaking background is desirable but not essential. Current National Criminal Check required and will be arranged by organisation.

• Toronto New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Become a Vinnies shop volunteer to provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. Gain retail experience and share your skills and talents. Volunteering is a great way to interact with like-minded people and build friendships. Feel satisfied knowing you are working for an organisation that makes a difference for those in need. Our retail shops are a much loved shopping destination for customers who value good quality, affordable & sustainable items.

• Newcastle East New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Tour Guides, Information & Heritage

We are seeking Tour Guides to lead visitor tours through one of Newcastle's most iconic and historical sites. If you love meeting and communicating with people, come and join our friendly team of volunteers. This role is available 1 - 2 days per week, including weekends.