• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is looking for volunteers to assist their outings activities once a month.

• 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.

• Coomera QLD, Labrador QLD, Nerang QLD, Ormeau QLD, Oxenford QLD, Pimpama QLD, Southport QLD
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line

Playgroups provide opportunities for families to create social connections and learning opportunities. Child and Family Service on the Gold Coast, Early Years Centre provides educational and social support to families and their children. Volunteers support staff to facilitate groups and develop connections with families attending. If you enjoy working with children and families or looking to work in the field, this role could suit you!

• 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.

• 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

• Coolbellup WA, Hilton WA
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Tutoring & Coaching

Do you enjoy working with families and preschool age children? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our Playgroups and Early Learning Programs.

• Ascot Western Australia
• Category: Veteran Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Food Preparation & Service, Fundraising & Events, Seniors & Aged Care

Do be friendly, patient, willing to learn&work. Avail Fri nights 5:30pm-9pm, or 11pm. Serve customers, patrons, members&adult community(18yrs+)drinks at bar. Prepare drinks. Re-stock fridge. Friendly bunch at local Belmont RSL Sub-Branch has worked to support serving Defence Force, Veterans, ex-military personnel, their families&community for more than30-years. Take part in raffle. Come on down to Sub-Branch&volunteer along side us while serving beneficial Org at same time

• Heidelberg VIC, Thomastown VIC
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Driving & Transportation

Do you want to make a real, practical difference by supporting people who are facing many challenges? Volunteering in this role will enable more families of Kids First to access our therapeutic services safely and affordably, and in a supportive and comfortable environment. Lots of training and support will be offered in this important NEW volunteer program!

• Sunshine Coast Mc Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Business Planning, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

The Nappy Collective links families in need with surplus nappies, gathering unused ones from the community and delivering them to disadvantaged families. This support alleviates economic hardship, homelessness, and other challenges, guaranteeing all Australian children remain clean and dry. As demand surges, our assistance becomes increasingly crucial for families confronting difficult circumstances