• Ngunnawal Australian Capital Territory
• Seniors & Aged Care
• Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Spread Joy, by joining our Volunteer Team! The HammondCare Volunteer program is a great way for you to make a meaningful difference to the life of an older person, right here in the ACT. We’re looking for a friendly person who can brighten the day of an older lady in Ngunnawal with one hour weekly or fortnightly visits. She adores all things feline. If you have a love of cats or craft and would like to visit socially for a cuppa and chat please reach out and apply.

• Mitchell Australian Capital Territory
• Community Services

Become a part of our Vinnies Warehouse Donation Sorting Team and contribute to creating a positive social, economic, and environmental impact! As a volunteer, you'll help sort, organise, and prepare donated items for resale in Vinnies stores across the Canberra/Goulburn region. The proceeds from these sales support essential community programs. You’ll assist with quality checks, labeling, and storage, all while working alongside a friendly team.

• Gungahlin Australian Capital Territory
• Recreation
• Companionship & Social Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Starting a Walking Group is a great way to be social and stay active – and we’ll support you all the way! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking volunteers to start and lead walking groups in their neighbourhood. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

• Mitchell Australian Capital Territory
• Community Services
• Retail & Sales

Volunteer with Vinnies Mitchell Retail Centre! Whether you’re a die-hard thrifter, eco-lover or someone who loves the warm fuzzies you get from meeting new people, learning new stuff, and helping others - Vinnies Retail has the perfect volunteer job for you! By volunteering you get to meet some wonderful people and gain new skills.

• Gungahlin Australian Capital Territory
• Community Services

We are looking for presenters and readers for our live news reading service, to read articles from local, state and national newspapers. While some of our programs are live, volunteers can also pre-record programs, reading articles from selected magazines or books. Radio 1RPH is a community radio station providing a radio reading service for people with vision impairment and/or who have difficulty reading printed material.

• Gungahlin Australian Capital Territory
• Community Services
• Retail & Sales

Volunteer with Vinnies Gungahlin Retail Centre! Whether you’re a die-hard thrifter, eco-lover or someone who loves the warm fuzzies you get from meeting new people, learning new stuff, and helping others - Vinnies Retail has the perfect volunteer job for you! By volunteering you get to meet some wonderful people and gain new skills.

• Gungahlin Australian Capital Territory
• Community Services

Radio 1RPH is are looking for a volunteer with trade level experience in audio installation and repair, metalwork and knowledge of radio transmission who is willing to spend time learning about the setup of the station and participate in it's maintenance and procedures. The technical officer will work directly with our Technical Director.

• Gungahlin Australian Capital Territory
• Education & Training

Learning Club Tutoring 2025 Join our community of volunteers who help Australian children get the most out of their education and create better futures for themselves. The rewarding Learning Club volunteer tutor role provides you the opportunity to use and enhance your tutoring and relationship skills, meet new people, and see the impact of your support first-hand.

• Greenway ACT, Gungahlin ACT
• Migrant Services
• Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children from migrant or refugee backgrounds? Are you dedicated to fostering connection, belonging, and academic growth? Join our team at the St Vincent de Paul Society and become a valued volunteer for our Kids Clubs Program! There is a strong focus on developing literacy skills and a love of reading through reading books together. Volunteers will also provide help with homework if required.

• Amaroo ACT, Campbell ACT, Canberra ACT, Latham ACT, Yarralumla ACT, Queanbeyan NSW, Jerrabomberra NSW, Australian Capital Territory
• Sport
• Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Amaroo ACT, Campbell ACT, Canberra ACT, Latham ACT, Yarralumla ACT, Queanbeyan NSW, Jerrabomberra NSW, Australian Capital Territory
• Recreation
• Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Yarralumla Australian Capital Territory
• Community Services
• Counselling & Help Line

The Emergency Relief Helpline is often the first point of contact for many of the people we serve. Staff and volunteers are available five days a week (Monday – Friday) to take calls from people in need within the Canberra and surrounding region. Volunteers assist with recording details of requests onto the Helpline database for distribution to Conferences (home visitation volunteer groups) for actioning. Additionally volunteers assist with a variety of administration tasks to support the team.

• Dickson Australian Capital Territory
• Education & Training
• Administration & Office Management, Education & Training, Working with Animals

You and your dog can help children find the magic in becoming lifelong readers.  The Coordinator will commence as a dog reading team volunteer and will then receive training to take on the Coordinator position. The Coordinator will recruit, train, support, manage and give recognition to volunteers within the region. The position will also raise awareness of the Story Dogs brand and services. This is a non paid, volunteer role. This role requires you to have a suitable dog.

• Canberra Australian Capital Territory / Remote Friendly
• Community Services
• Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Governance, Boards & Committees, Tutoring & Coaching

Seeking a meaningful and direct way to make a difference? Join a global movement, inspired by Canada's impactful initiative, and become a welcoming face in your hometown for refugees. Whether you're in the bush or the big city, this program is for all Australians. We’re looking for more locals to lead in the formation and coordination of a group of 5 friends, neighbours or strangers, to welcome and support a refugee household in their first twelve months in Australia.

• Canberra Australian Capital Territory
• Community Services
• Education & Training, Mediation & Advocacy, Writing & Editing

We are seeking a Facilitator to join our Committee and lead our monthly anti-racist discussion group.