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

Aged Care Volunteer Visitor - Providing friendship to older people! Do you speak Mandarin? Would you like to make a difference to an older gentleman living in an Aged Care home in Springvale? Our client is desperate to meet with a male volunteer visitor on a regular basis so that he may converse in his native language

• Bulleen Victoria
• Category: Sport
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East (MIE) is seeking one or two enthusiastic volunteers to organise, administrate and oversee our Bocce Program. The Bocce Coordinator(s) will work under the direction of the Club Sports Coordinator and State Bocce Manager. Special Olympics is a not-for-profit organisation with the primary goal of helping those with an intellectual disability to participate in sport to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing, sense of purpose and community connections.

• Hawthorn Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Marketing, Media & Communications

Be a change-maker in your community! Make a difference in building a more connected and inclusive place for those who are less connected. The Access to Community program is looking for an experienced media/communications person to create a short promotional video.

• Kew Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support

Calling Allied Health Professionals eg OTs, Physios and Nurses for Upper Limb Training (Able X). Are you a retired or current Allied Health professional – eg physio, OT or nurse, looking to volunteer for a few hours each week in your local community? The Boroondara Stroke Support Group (BSSG) is looking for more volunteers to join it's Able X team. Able X is an upper limb training tool (using hand held control devices).

• Frankston VIC, Hampton VIC, Hampton East VIC, Moorabbin VIC, Sandringham VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you speak Greek? We have a lovely older resident who speaks limited English, she is socially isolated and would love to be visited by an enthusiastic, compassionate, female, Greek speaking volunteer visitor. She would really benefit from some happy energy in her life.

• Dandenong VIC, Doveton VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Brighten the day of a lovely local lady and make a difference in your community! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons. Social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

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

We have a lovely older gent that enjoys music, old movies and world events. He would love a regular visitor to chat and connect culturally. Social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

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

Are you fluent in Croatian and looking to make a meaningful difference in someone's life? We're seeking a compassionate individual to spend quality time with an elderly woman who speaks Croatian. She greatly misses speaking her native language and would like to be visited by a member of the Croatian Community. She would benefit immensely from your company.

• Geelong Victoria
• Category: Recreation
• Types of work: Fundraising & Events

A Walk in the Park for Fight Parkinson's. - Sunday May 5th, 2024 Course marshalls are needed around the course to direct walkers, assist them in any way and call in any incidents. This event supports the Geelong community. People with Parkinson's and their families walk to help raise funds and awareness. This is a fun volunteering experience for all involved.

• Thomastown Victoria
• Category: Arts & Culture
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

We are on the search for Creative Mentors to participate in our 2024 Program! You will have the opportunity to work with young individuals (aged 9 - 13) and assist them in building more confidence and self esteem, achieve goals and be a positive role model. Not to mention help them create an awesome artistic piece to be exhibited at the completion of the program!

• Alphington VIC, Eaglemont VIC, Heidelberg VIC, Ivanhoe VIC, Ivanhoe East VIC, Kew VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Looking for a flexible volunteer role that makes a positive difference and reduces loneliness in our community? We are seeking champion volunteers to visit lonely older people in Ivanhoe and its surrounding suburbs. Our program helps to improve the lives of older people who face social isolation through meaningful friendships. It's very rewarding, flexible, and suited to anyone who is friendly, kind and reliable!

• Brunswick VIC, Coburg VIC, Fawkner VIC, Glenroy VIC
• Category: Disability Services

Are you passionate about creating positive change to your community? Merri Mates is a 1-on-1 social outreach program that supports people with mild to moderate disabilities. Participants experience social isolation, so volunteers provide them with companionship and support to engage in a variety of activities tailored to their hobbies, interests, and abilities. You’ll gain valuable experience volunteering with the Merri Mates program and make a difference to the lives of others.

• Thomastown Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Education & Training, Library Services, Working with Animals

YPRL is seeking a new **Reading Dogs team** to join Thomastown Library. Our Reading Dogs program promotes children’s literacy by having children read aloud to dogs at the library. Our mission is to make reading fun and enjoyable for children so that they become confident and lifelong readers. Reading Dogs are accredited companion animals who volunteer with their owner/handler as a team by facilitating reading sessions. If your dog is calm, patient, and loveable, get in touch with us today!

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

We are seeking a special person to bring joy to the lives of three people living with dementia. Become a Volunteer Community Visitor and make a real difference

• Glenroy Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Make a difference! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in visiting older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you are friendly, love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.