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

This Community Visitors Scheme matches volunteers to people who are living in their own homes or who are living in Aged Care Homes who would enjoy, and benefit from, friendship and companionship. Your friendly nature, good people skills and empathy for the frail and aged will be highly regarded in this role. Being from a non-English speaking background is desirable but not essential. Current National Criminal Check required and will be arranged by organisation.

• Hamilton New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation

Local charitable organisation is looking for a person to drive their van for the collection of donated items (non furniture) for their retail outlet. Must have current car licence. The position would suit a responsible mature person. Role will include working alone due to Covid restrictions. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19. Volunteer must be able to get to Wallsend Depot, where van is garaged.

• 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.

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

Mayfield is a community that looks out for each other. We are seeking Volunteer Visitors to connect with individuals in a small Aged Care facility in Mayfield. Are you someone who is patient and can slow down to listen and provide companionship to an older person? Our older people are looking for visitors with particular skills and interests. Perhaps you like to wander in the garden, play scrabble, play the keyboard, listen to classical music, or love to visit the Mayfield Pool?

• New Lambton Heights New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Fundraising & Events, Retail & Sales

Your previous fundraising experience, perhaps on school/sporting/community committee, is required for this role. You'll assist this well regarded organisation to seek and arrange fundraising opportunities. These might include the facilitating of stalls, raffles, functions and requests for assistance from local businesses. A National Criminal Check will be arranged by the organisation as part of the recruitment process. You must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19.

• 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.

• Cardiff NSW, Waratah NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time in the sunshine in our gardens as you walk alongside our elderly residents. You'll be helping people to maintain their mobility as well as their healthy wellbeing.

• Hamilton NSW, Wyong NSW
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training

Want to help a young person become a safe and confident driver? The Salvation Army needs volunteer driving mentors for young people who need support with achieving their log book hours. We are looking for people with a safe driving history who can be a positive role model for driving and life.

• Cardiff NSW, Waratah NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance, Seniors & Aged Care, Trades & Maintenance

You will assist our property staff by participating in activities related to the maintenance and general upkeep of our property. Activities may include · Touch up painting · Outdoor furniture upkeep · General gardening · Wood mulch distribution ·Feeding birds & cleaning bird cage ·Assisting move small items of furniture ·Assisting to move life engagement equipment such as a ping pong table ·Assisting to set up for events and BBQs ·Wheelchair repair ·Trimming branches and cleaning with a gurney.

• Cardiff NSW, Waratah NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you like to knit, sew or crochet? Would you like to visit residents and provide conversation while you knit/sew/crochet? Some of our residents used to knit but are unable to now. They would love to watch you and chat.

• 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.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you an English-speaking male who likes to chat and connect with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older Lady in the community who is experiencing loneliness.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you an English-speaking male who likes to chat and connect with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older Gentlemen in the community who is experiencing loneliness.