• Oakleigh Victoria
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Disability Support

Do you love helping people and want to make an impact in their lives? We have a volunteer opportunity for a Walking Companion. Client requires a companion to walk around their local neighbourhood on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Client would love to visit a local cafe for a cuppa and chat too. Empowering to make a difference in someone's life!

• Huntingdale Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

You may be interested in a connection with Suzanne. She has been described as shy and introverted, however she enjoys the company of others one on one. Suzanne has always been a bit of a homebody and enjoys reading books, doing word searches and watching her Bulldogs play. In the past she used to enjoy tenpin bowling. *name changed.

• Clayton Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

A Helping Hand in Clayton is an innovative new project by Dixon House Neighbourhood Centre commencing in July 2022. It's purpose is to provide practical support to low-income individuals facing barriers due to literacy or digital literacy. The program will have the oversight of Dixon House staff but will be staffed by volunteers with an interest, experience, or education in the welfare sector.

• Oakleigh Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

You may be interested in a connection with Kathleen*, who describes herself as quiet and reserved. She doesnt have many hobbies these days and spends most of her time reading and watching TV. In the past she used to enjoy going for long walks. *name changed.

• Oakleigh Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

You may be interested in a connection with Helen*, a lady in her 80's who has a good sense of humour and is keen to get out of the house. She enjoys her small garden, feeding the birds and watching English crime drama, particularly Vera. Helen has a strong Scottish accent.

• Clayton Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

You may be interested in a connection with Maryanne*, who enjoys enjoys spending time with her cat, listening to the radio and reading women’s magazines. In the past, Maryanne* enjoyed passing the time knitting and gardening. *name changed.

• Oakleigh Victoria
• Category: Other

to provide community information, food and vouchers to eligible residents of the Oakleigh area

• Box Hill VIC, Dandenong VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management

Job Description Summary To train on the use of Salvo WorkDay data base and the Volunteer website and resources involved in the recruiting and on boarding (and off boarding) of volunteers, including training on the integrity checking, reference checking and other aspects of recruiting for volunteers across the Region

• Camberwell VIC, Clayton VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Food Preparation & Service

Do you have your own vehicle and can spare a few hours to assist this local organisation with a weekly food collection? Your support will enable this wonderful charity to contine to provide meals and food hampers for vulnerable community members. You will need to be available on Sunday mornings

• Clayton VIC, Oakleigh VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

The Greek-Australian community has been heavily impacted by COVID-19. Many Greek elders in age care facilities are experiencing reduced social contact from their community. If you can speak and/or write in Greek Link HC Volunteer Support Officers can match you to a resident to contact/visit. .

• Clayton VIC, Wheelers Hill VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart and keep them connected to the communities they love. Befriend and spend quality time with a lonely senior in the local community. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day!

• Chadstone VIC, Hughesdale VIC, Murrumbeena 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! 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. You may be interested in a connection with Jane*, who describes herself as personable and community minded.

• Chadstone VIC, Hughesdale VIC, Oakleigh VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? Have you got some time and conversation to share? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor for a delightful and easy going gentleman in Hughesdale who would benefit from your friendship. He enjoys conversation about music, fine food and movies. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

• Bayswater VIC, Clayton VIC, Vermont VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Live-in volunteer position. Be a positive, mature and responsible role model to young people living within transitional accommodation, by demonstrating appropriate independent living skills, self-care, communication and behavior. The volunteer will live at the property rent-free. This position is open to individuals and couples.

• Bundoora VIC, Croydon VIC, Dandenong VIC, Melbourne VIC / Remote Friendly
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

75% of Foster youth don't graduate high school - Foster the Future volunteers are helping to change that. Use the knowledge you learnt in High School to tutor a disadvantaged student. Foster the future is designed for university students and requires one hour a week.