• New Lambton New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Library Services

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to assist at our toy library during our Saturday morning sessions. Duties include checking and cleaning returned toys and counting pieces if needed, organising shelves and displays, labelling new toys and setting up and packing away before and after sessions. The Role involves welcoming members and volunteers attending the toy library, assisting members with questions, providing guidance in finding suitable toys and assisting with new members.

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

Volunteer driving mentors support young people (16 - 25) who are wanting to obtain their Provisional Licence. Mentors support Learner Drivers to obtain 120hrs of driving time in their logbook before they undertake the Provisional Licence test. Vehicles are supplied and learners will have completed 5-10 hrs. of professional instruction prior to being placed with a Driving Mentor. Working with children & criminal history checks required. Organisation will assist to obtain checks if required.

• Mayfield New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Seniors & Aged Care, Trades & Maintenance

Your attention to detail, reliability, punctuality and commitment will be highly regarded in this cleaning role. You'll help maintain the cleanliness of the hall, kitchen, windows, and some of the building exterior. You'll have empathy with the frail aged. Role is for 2 days a week, 5 hours each day, but these days and hours will be discussed with each volunteer. All equipment and products are provided.

• Hamilton New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Education & Training, Food Preparation & Service, Tutoring & Coaching

We are seeking a Volunteer Café all-rounder who has cooking background and passion to provide mentorship to young people who are enrolled in our Hospitality course. The café all rounder will also provide support to Chef/Trainer and Café Supervisor in all café duties including food preparation, making coffees and beverages, serving meals, providing excellent customer services.

• Hamilton New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Education & Training, Food Preparation & Service, Tutoring & Coaching

We are seeking a Café Volunteer baker who has baking background and or passion to bake and provide mentorship to young people 15-24 who are enrolled in our Hospitality course. The café volunteer baker will also provide support to Chef/trainer and Café Supervisor in all café duties including food preparation, making coffees and beverages, serving meals and providing excellent customer services.

• Shortland New South Wales
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance

Lead a team of outdoor workers with maintenance of the grounds and the surrounds of the Centre in weeding, mulching, planting and watering. An interest in plants & experience with native vegetation is required . A love of working outdoors and a strong teamwork ethic is necessary for the position. Hours are flexible, as are days of the week.

• Shortland New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Trades & Maintenance

We are looking for a motivated person to assist in the cleaning of the Visitor Centre. This is a most important role as entry to our site is via the Visitor Centre so first impressions are most important to us. The duties include cleaning, vacuuming, rubbish disposal, attending to toilets and other weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as required. A cleaner is required on weekdays on Monday, Wednesday or Friday for half a day or Saturday afternoon or Sunday mornings for approximately 2 hours.

• Shortland New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance, Trades & Maintenance

If you enjoy working outdoors, as part of a team, and have some handyperson skills, then you'll be well suited for this role. A natural aptitude and the physical ability to carry out minor maintenance work are needed as you will be taking care of boardwalks and buildings. Tasks will include general minor repairs to infrastructure. This role will primarily be need on Mondays and Tuesdays, but times are flexible (half or full day). 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.

• Kotara NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Counselling & Help Line, Fundraising & Events

The Hunter Cancer Hub is based in the Canteen office in Newcastle and is an exciting new project, launched in early 2022 that will act as the central point between those who are impacted by cancer and support services. The Hunter Cancer Hub (HCH) Office Administration Volunteer will play a pivotal role in supporting families and individuals who approach The Hub for support.

• 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.

• Newcastle NSW, Raymond Terrace NSW
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

Your strong literacy and numeracy skills, and your patience and dedication, will be highly regarded in this role, assisting Adult Vocational Education students who may be challenged by, or face barriers with, the literacy and numeracy requirements within the course they are undertaking. You’ll assist a student with reading, writing & numeracy exercises, sometimes during class and sometimes one-on-one.

• 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.

• 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.