• Ballarat VIC, Frankston VIC, Hastings VIC, Melbourne VIC, Mornington VIC, Sunshine VIC
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Tutoring & Coaching

WAM are looking for more volunteers! Women and Mentoring WAM support women, trans and gender diverse people who have justice system involvement. We are looking for women who are committed to 12 months or more and with availability during the day to meet a woman to support her in her community. Volunteers will be matched with women across the metro region, including Frankston and in both the Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat areas.

• Avoca VIC, Ballarat VIC, Beaufort VIC, Black Hill VIC, Mount Helen VIC, Sebastopol VIC, Wattle Creek 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! We’re looking for Volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

• Avoca VIC, Ballarat VIC, Black Hill VIC, Brown Hill VIC, Mount Helen VIC, Sebastopol VIC, Wendouree VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Tutoring & Coaching

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

• Ballarat VIC, Beaufort VIC, Black Hill VIC, Mount Helen VIC, Sebastopol VIC, Wattle Creek VIC, Wendouree VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• 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!

• Ballarat VIC, Bendigo VIC, Geelong VIC, Melbourne VIC, Mildura VIC, Portland VIC, Sale VIC, Victoria
• 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.

• Ballarat VIC, Bendigo VIC, Geelong VIC, Mansfield VIC, Melbourne VIC, Murrindindi VIC, Portland VIC, Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

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

• Ballarat VIC, Bendigo VIC, Geelong VIC, Melbourne VIC, Mildura VIC, Portland VIC, Sale VIC, Victoria
• 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.

• Avoca VIC, Ballarat VIC, Beaufort VIC, Black Hill VIC, Invermay VIC, Sebastopol VIC, Wattle Creek VIC, Wendouree VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• 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!

• Avoca VIC, Ballarat North VIC, Beaufort VIC, Brown Hill VIC, Invermay VIC, Mount Helen VIC, Sebastopol VIC, Wattle Creek VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• 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!

• Ballarat VIC, Beaufort VIC, Buninyong VIC, Creswick VIC, Daylesford VIC, Scarsdale VIC, Smythesdale VIC, Wendouree VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Whether you're volunteering, making a purchase or donating goods, Uniting Op Shops provide a great opportunity to give back to local Ballarat communities. Our Op Shops raise funds for vital programs and services in local communities.

• Ballan VIC, Ballarat VIC, Beaufort VIC, Buninyong VIC, Creswick VIC, Daylesford VIC, Lake Gardens VIC, Wallace 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.

• Ballarat VIC, Creswick VIC, Delacombe VIC, Lake Gardens VIC, Mount Helen VIC, Sebastopol VIC, Warrenheip VIC, Wendouree VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service

Our Breezeway community meals program is busier than ever and needs some more team members. Located in central Ballarat, the Breezeway provides meals 7 days a week. Join us in preparing food for those who need it!

• Ballarat VIC, Ballarat Central VIC, Ballarat East VIC, Cardigan VIC, Wallace VIC, Warrenheip VIC, Wendouree VIC, Lucas VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Uniting Op Shop Ballarat is a destination for locals and visitors alike. Our shop, in the heart of the city, is an integral part of Uniting's services. Why not add your talents to our team? Volunteers are at the heart of our organisation and a crucial part of our Op shops. Meet people, learn skills and be part of something special.

• Alfredton VIC, Bald Hills VIC, Ballarat VIC, Ballarat North VIC, Elaine VIC, Smythes Creek VIC, Wendouree VIC, Lucas VIC
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

What could you do with just one hour each week? By becoming a Pyjama Angel, you will experience personal growth and profound fulfillment as you help a young person in foster care reach their full potential. Through spending one-on-one time together, you will become a catalyst for positive change in their life and the wider community, creating a brighter future for everyone involved. Join us today and discover the immense joy of making a lasting difference, one hour at a time.

• Ballarat VIC, Dandenong VIC, Footscray VIC, Geelong VIC, Melbourne VIC, Noble Park VIC, Sunshine VIC, Werribee VIC
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

Mercy Works is currently recruiting volunteers to support students from a refugee asylum seeker background in Melbourne and Ballarat Government and Private Schools through their Mercy Connect Project. The project aims to provide mentoring for children, young people and young adults to optimize their literacy development and academic and social learning.