• 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 New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Seniors & Aged Care, Writing & Editing

As a remote HammondCare Life Stories Editor you will assist under the guidance of staff to provide a proof-reading service for our Life Stories Program. The role is designed to support volunteer biographers to produce a well written Biography.

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Writing & Editing

As a HammondCare Life Stories Editors you will assist under the guidance of staff to provide a proof-reading service for our Life Stories Program. The role is designed to support volunteer biographers to produce well written and produced patient/client Life Stories.

• 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.

• 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: 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• Heidelberg VIC, Newcastle NSW, South Brisbane QLD, Melbourne VIC / Remote Friendly
• Category: Health

The Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) aims to change the lives of people living with epilepsy through advanced testing and AI by 2025. To achieve this we need your help. We are seeking volunteers to join our control group. Control groups are vital to a research study providing a point of comparison for general participants and helping to determine the study's efficacy. Your participation will help shape the future landscape of epilepsy diagnoses and treatment for thousands of Australians.

• 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.