• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Sport
• Types of work: Sport & Physical Activity

Join our team at MWF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing individuals with disabilities and those facing social challenges the opportunity to explore personal growth through sailing. Our programs promote inclusion and personal development, reaching diverse communities across Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Geelong, and Brisbane.

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Homeless
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Safety & Emergency Services

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

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

Work with this friendly and positive team to actively engage with and support young people on program. Programs may include face to face activities such as Activity days, Camps, and ‘Connect’ sessions (online). Your communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport will assist and support young people whilst on Program, building a relationship of trust. You’ll participate in program activities supervising and assisting young people as required.

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Childcare, Library Services

Calling all "kids at heart"! The Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library is seeking a regular volunteer to assist with the running of the Toy Library sessions on Saturday mornings. The Toy Library is a terrific service based at New Lambton Library and run entirely by volunteers.

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Working with Animals

Do you have a dog who loves people, enjoys pats and cuddles, and can sit with an older person in need of some love and attention for up to an hour, with you by their side? Do you have free time on your hands, and would love to see your dog sharing the love, at the same time you're looking for a way to spend more meaningful time with your doggo, and grow closer as a result? Well look no further! If this sounds like you, please get in touch and I'd love to chat with you some more.

• Newcastle New South Wales / Remote Friendly
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Marketing, Media & Communications

Join an AYCC action group and be part of a movement of young people, fighting for climate justice. Together we can push back against funding for dirty gas expansion, and champion climate solutions for our communities. This is your chance to take the next step for climate justice & level up your skills at the same time.

• Newcastle NSW, New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance, Sport & Physical Activity, Trades & Maintenance

Habitat for Humanity Australia requires volunteers for repair and maintenance work on crisis accommodation. The program benefits disadvantaged and socially isolated members of the community. There is a range of volunteer opportunities both in and around Newcastle. No skills are required! Teams are mobilised to conduct landscaping, painting and minor repairs to homes and crisis accommodation.

• Charlestown NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation

Our Service aims to get clients out and about with a focus on the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. We are dedicated to getting people who are transport disadvantaged, to a variety of destinations including social outings, appointments and shopping trips. You will assist staff and drivers to ensure that clients are comfortable during their trip and assist with activities and outings organised for our clients.

• Charlestown NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

Home Care Support volunteers provide a range of support services to our clients and their carers/families. Services include transporting clients to and from various appointments, assisting clients with everyday responsibilities, such as shopping and providing social support activities to clients. The role is to provide a safe, reliable and punctual service to enable our clients to access the community and reduce isolation in their everyday lives.

• Glendale NSW, Newcastle NSW, Green Hills NSW
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Marketing, Media & Communications, Tutoring & Coaching

Our organisation requires Community Champions to get their peers out and about to come along to our Free Tech Help Sessions for Seniors. Maybe you are the most social person in your community & are always told you are the life of the party? We need you! Be our champion to spread the word and help others to learn about our free help sessions and socialising with younger people. It really is rewarding and there are lots of perks! Get in touch if you think you can be our next Community Champion.

• Cessnock NSW, Charlestown NSW, Maitland NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Volunteer with this Service and provide a support person role for people with cognitive impairment at courthouses, police stations, lawyer’s offices and prisons. Volunteers ensure that criminal justice processes and language are explained clearly and that the client’s wishes and decisions are respected. Your strong communication skills and the ability to relate to and interact well with others will be highly regarded. Basic computer skills are required for this role.

• Belmont NSW, Newcastle NSW, Toronto NSW, Parramatta NSW
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Seniors & Aged Care

The Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) is currently looking for Volunteers to assist clients with Cognitive Impairment who are in contact with the Criminal Justice System. The JAS volunteers support victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants at Court, police stations, correctional facilities and legal appointments.

• Merewether NSW, Morisset NSW, Newcastle NSW, Swansea NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Sport & Physical Activity

Your energy and enthusiasm, ability to cycle a trishaw carrying 2 people and empathy with the frail aged and disabled members of our community are a must for this role. You'll peddle the trishaw, ferrying people (including a carer) in the front seat around areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You'll need to be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 and willing to undergo a current National Criminal Check.

• Ballina NSW, Dungog NSW, Hawks Nest NSW, Newcastle NSW, Port Macquarie NSW, Suffolk Park NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Music & Entertainment, Safety & Emergency Services, Sport & Physical Activity

Are you looking for a social connection and want to make a difference? We have a variety of flexible volunteer roles that would suit anyone. As an activity support volunteer you may either assist our Lifestyle staff or run your own sessions.

• Ballina NSW, Dungog NSW, Hawks Nest NSW, Newcastle NSW, Port Macquarie NSW, Suffolk Park NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you someone who wants to make a difference in someone's life? Are you sociable and like chatting to people? We have flexible volunteer roles for people who'd like to provide companionship to our residents who may be isolated or lonely. With the gift of time and a listening ear you can improve someone’s quality of life for far longer than the hour or so you might spend with them.