• Melton Victoria
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Tutoring & Coaching

The Social Connection Volunteer will support people who feel isolated in building social connections within the local community.

• West Melbourne Victoria
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Driving & Transportation

You will be matched with families and tasks based on your experience, skills and interests and the family’s needs. We would like you to commit for 12 months and to be flexible when volunteering. The support you are expected to give will vary from family to family and may change during your time with us. We will provide you with adequate training and supervision.

• Ferntree Gully Victoria
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Elm St Mission is a drop-in centre for people with mental health issues and/or social isolation.

• Coniston NSW, Cringila NSW, Dapto NSW, Figtree NSW, Lake Heights NSW, Port Kembla NSW, Unanderra NSW, Wollongong NSW
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Education & Training

Karitane has an exciting opportunity in the Volunteer Family Connect program Shellharbour. This role would support new parents to their role as parents, support the wellbeing and development of children and bring an understanding of the challenges of parenting and support parents to find their own solutions

• Tasmania
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

We are seeking compassionate and committed volunteers to join the MATES Program. As a volunteer, you will be paired with a "MATE" to share weekly or fortnightly activities such as coffee chats, walks in the park, or exploring new hobbies. Your role will be crucial in providing companionship and support to those who need it most. MATES is a program dedicated to enhancing lives through meaningful connections. We support individuals experiencing social isolation due to diagnosed mental illness.

• Bairnsdale Victoria
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Food Preparation & Service

We have multiple opportunities available across various areas! -Administration & operational support -Companionship & social support -Driving & transportation -Gardening & plant care -Introductions & greetings at the centres -Hospitality (can you make great coffee, or cook a perfect snag on the barbie?) -Community engagement -Additional positions depending on your skills & expertise!

• Greenfields Western Australia
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Join us in our mission to create safe havens for children and families to flourish! Together, we support parents in bringing order and harmony to their households, ensuring that every family receives the assistance they need to overcome challenges and build a nurturing environment for their children.

• Greenfields Western Australia
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of families in need? Do you have a knack for providing practical assistance and support without passing judgment? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity for you to become a mentor and support families in improving their lives.

• Mackay Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Food Preparation & Service

Based at The Mackay Base Hospital, our warm and welcoming Ronald McDonald Family Room provides a refuge for parents whose child is receiving treatment at the hospital. Through the generous contribution of volunteers, this facility is available to families 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.

• Buderim QLD, South Brisbane QLD, Wavell Heights QLD
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Music & Entertainment

Upbeat Arts transforms lives through singing together! As a Health Buddy you’ll become a core member of one of our Absolutely Everybody choir programs. We’re looking for health professionals who’ll become part of one of our choirs and will be on hand to offer support and advice to any participant requiring assistance, for example participants who become anxious or upset during a rehearsal or workshop. Join us in any of our Choirs. See listing for options.

• Mooroolbark Victoria
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Are you resourceful, a good communicator and passionate about reducing social isolation in the community? The Parents Hub supports parents caring for infants and toddlers who have additional needs. Help support the group facilitators with the weekly hosting of parent gatherings. This group engages isolated families and encourages network building! Wednesdays from 9.30am-10.30am.

• South Brisbane Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Way Finding Volunteers help families navigate their way around the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).Everyday QCH sees more than 1000 families come through the doors and the Way Finders are often the first point of contact for worried and often hurried parents, offering a welcoming smile and a gentle guiding hand.

• South Brisbane Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Provide support to parents and carers entering the operating suites at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Volunteers help ease the anxiety of a child’s surgical journey by working closely with medical staff to provide information and emotional support to parents and carers.

• South Brisbane Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

As an Operating Theatre Recovery volunteer, you will work closely with staff to support the post-anaesthetic care of patients by providing comfort, as well as reconnecting and regulating caregiver visits. Volunteers also support the Queensland Children’s Hospital Recovery staff by answering the phones and maintaining comfort supplies.

• South Brisbane Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment.