• Sandringham Victoria
• Category: Human Rights
• Types of work: Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your own community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? Become a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate. Community Visitors are the eyes and ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness.

• Sandringham Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Interested in volunteering at your local op shop? Come join the team at BSL Sandringham! We’re recruiting volunteers from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Whether you’re new to retail or a seasoned professional, we’d love to hear from you. Our volunteers cover a wide range of duties from sorting donations to creating vibrant displays, supporting back of house operations and assisting customers. Come get involved in your local community and join our friendly team today!

• Sandringham Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

To provide the opportunity and encouragement for older people to improve their well being through social involvement and education programs by assisting our transport service.

• Sandringham Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you speak Italian? . . . . We’re looking for a very special Italian speaking person to become a Volunteer Community Visitor to Rose* to help ease her loneliness.

• Black Rock VIC, Black Rock North VIC, Sandringham VIC
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Education & Training, Working with Animals

The Coordinator will commence as a dog reading team volunteer and after two school terms 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.

• Brighton VIC, Hampton VIC, Sandringham VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for Volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

• Clayton VIC, Oakleigh VIC, Sandringham VIC, Springvale VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

You may be interested in a connection with Christine*, who has been described as thoughtful and kind, although she can be a little shy upon first meeting. She enjoys going out, pottering in the garden, listening to radio, and watching action movies or AFL football on TV. *name changed.

• Cheltenham VIC, Hampton VIC, Highett VIC, Sandringham VIC
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Fundraising & Events, Sport & Physical Activity

Be part of making a real difference in your community via grassroots community sport by supporting families who without us are unable to play community sport. You will assist with decreasing social isolation and increasing community connections. Volunteer once per month or fortnight.

• Beaumaris VIC, Brighton VIC, Cheltenham VIC, Sandringham VIC, Hampton NSW / Remote Friendly
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line

Mentoring Men has available volunteer positions for men to be professionally trained to support other men in our community. You will have the opportunity to help and guide a man in need and be a part of our organisation's mission to support men in their life journey. All men regardless of their background or beliefs are welcome to apply for our program.

• Beaumaris VIC, Black Rock VIC, Brighton VIC, Brighton East VIC, Hampton VIC, Highett VIC, Sandringham VIC
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity

As a volunteer walking buddy, you will be helping a blind and hearing impaired male get out of the house, reintroduce more physical activity into his life and feel socially connected. Flexible with days and 1 hour time commitment per week.

• Beaumaris VIC, Black Rock VIC, Mccrae VIC, Parkdale VIC, Port Melbourne VIC, Rosebud VIC, Rye VIC, Sandringham VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation

BeachPatrol & Love Our Street litter collection volunteer groups operate in 40+ postcodes. Groups meet monthly to pick up litter from local beaches, streets or parks and meet like-minded people who are passionate about preserving our environment, wildlife, marine life & ecosystems. The groups log their data in the LitterStopper app, which feeds into the DEECA LitterWatch database. We advocate for changes to reduce litter, raise awareness & support the government in tackling issues.

• Ashburton VIC, Chelsea VIC, Elwood VIC, Frankston VIC, Melbourne VIC, Sandringham VIC, St Kilda VIC, Warrnambool VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation

BeachPatrol & Love Our Street litter collection volunteer groups operate in 40+ postcodes. Groups meet monthly to pick up litter from local beaches, streets or parks and meet like-minded people who are passionate about preserving our environment, wildlife, marine life & ecosystems. The groups log their data in the LitterStopper app, which feeds into the DEECA LitterWatch database. We advocate for changes to reduce litter, raise awareness & support the government in tackling issues.

• Box Hill VIC, Chadstone VIC, Cheltenham VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Prahran VIC, Sandringham VIC, South Yarra VIC, Southbank VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

HOMESHARE South/East Melbourne – an initiative that offers free accommodation in exchange for companionship and support of an older person in their home. If you have a genuine interest in contributing to the wellbeing of an older person in return for safe and free accommodation, contact us now.

• Cheltenham Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is currently looking for Polish/English speaking volunteer who can travel to Cheltenham area. Australian Multicultural Community Services supports and empowers older people to live their best lives in their own home, and we need your help! We are looking for caring individuals to share their most valuable asset – your time!

• Moorabbin Victoria
• Category: Human Rights
• Types of work: Disability Support

Do you want to make a difference by helping people with a cognitive disability or mental illness in interviews with Victoria Police?