• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Are you looking for an opportunity that’s fun & flexible? Would you like to support & empower young people? Are you over 18 & enjoy being active? We are seeking volunteers who are interested in supporting young people 8-18 years living in families impacted by mental illness. You will have access to our opportunities via an app and can choose the programs you would like to participate in. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people - Apply now!

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Disability Support, Fundraising & Events, Sport & Physical Activity

Best Volunteer Opportunity Ever! Sailing Experiences for children with disabilities or experiencing social challenges

• 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: 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.

• Kotara NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Counselling & Help Line, Fundraising & Events

The Hunter Cancer Hub is based in the Canteen office in Newcastle and is an exciting new project, launched in early 2022 that will act as the central point between those who are impacted by cancer and support services. The Hunter Cancer Hub (HCH) Office Administration Volunteer will play a pivotal role in supporting families and individuals who approach The Hub for support.

• 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.

• Hamilton NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Tutoring & Coaching

Assist Learner Driver client(s) to practise driving skills and improve knowledge of road rules - ultimately leading to the client(s) passing the ‘P’ Licence Driving test. You will assist clients in improving their knowledge of road rules, make entries in the client’s driving log book, engage with the client in a friendly, supportive manner, and provide Driving Supervision appropriate to the client’s skill levels and pace of learning. Driving practise will be in the clients car.

• 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.

• 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.

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

**We are currently looking for volunteers!!!** Justice Advocacy Services (JAS), dedicated to supporting clients with Intellectual Disability Rights (IDRS) for 20 years, this is a free not-for-profit organisation. We support people who have Cognitive Impairment needing help with legal problems.

• Mayfield NSW, Newcastle NSW, Raymond Terrace NSW, Swansea NSW
• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• Broadmeadow NSW, Jesmond NSW, Mayfield NSW, Newcastle NSW, Sandgate NSW, Waratah NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Grant is a man in his 70’s who is living with mid stages of dementia. He is living in his own and has a warm friendly personality. Across his career he was an expert in reptiles and enjoys sharing stories of his journey to Australia. People living with dementia are some of our most isolated community members. Could you give 1 hour a fortnight to make a difference?

• Melbourne VIC, Adelaide SA, Canberra ACT, Coffs Harbour NSW, Newcastle NSW, Sydney NSW, Australian Capital Territory
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Mediation & Advocacy

As a Local Coordinator, you will provide additional support to a High School Exchange student from overseas who is living with a host family and attending High School in your local community. A Local Coordinator must live within 2 hours of where a student is living. If you are interested in other cultures, young people and families, this role is perfect for you. You may have been an exchange student or host family yourself - but that is not a requirement.