• Inala Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Disability Support, Fundraising & Events, Music & Entertainment

The Inala Multicultural Festival is a FREE one-day-only event, available to families in our local community and surrounding areas. It combines multicultural performances, rides, great food and diverse stalls. We are looking for a team of amazing volunteers to assist with the set-up/down and running of this exciting event in the Inala community! We would love for you to be part of the event.

• Kalgoorlie WA, Perth WA, Adelaide SA, Canberra ACT, Bathurst NSW, Freshwater NSW, Brisbane Adelaide Street QLD, Cairns QLD
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

Facilitation of a weekly in-person peer support group for separated dads. This support is provided by the 'Dads in Distress' program of national suicide prevention charity, 'Parents Beyond Breakup'. Each group established is estimated to prevent 5-8 suicides in their local community each year. Thats around 7-16 kids that get to keep their dads around locally, every year.

• Australian Capital Territory
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

Red Nose has a place-based training opportunity in Canberra on 15 June 2024 for Peer Supporters joining our national telephone support line. Our national 1300 phone line provide emotional support and information to bereaved families across Australia. Through their lived experience, Peer Supporters provide hope and understanding to anyone impacted by the death of a baby at any time during pregnancy or infancy, or the sudden and unexpected death of a child.

• 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!

• Pimlico Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Counselling & Help Line

FIN Townsville gives independent support to families involved in Queensland Child Safety. FIN Townsville is a self-funded, volunteer organisation. The position is to assist volunteers at FIN Townsville to complete basic administration duties. #admin #office support #computer #compassion

• Pimlico Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line, Mediation & Advocacy

The role is supporting parents, grandparents, and significant others in a child's life to navigate the Child Safety system. FIN Townsville offers free independent support to all families involved in Child Safety to ensure the safety of children is paramount, and families are appropriately supported. FIN is a self-funded, parent-led, volunteer organisation. #child safety #family support #compassion #counseling

• 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!

• Bacchus Marsh Victoria
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Fundraising & Events

Do you live near Bacchus Marsh Victoria and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

• Benowa QLD, Burleigh Heads QLD, Coolangatta QLD, Coomera QLD, Helensvale QLD, Labrador QLD, Nerang QLD, Robina QLD
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line

Volunteer Home Visiting aims to empower families and enhance their social inclusion through building their confidence and connection to their community with the support and companionship of a volunteer. Families are based across the Gold Coast and matching is based on volunteers' location and family/carers interests, availability and experience and the goals identified by the family. A Volunteer is matched to provide support one visit per week for 2 hours, over a minimum 6-month period.

• Remote Only
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Fundraising & Events

Do you live near Rockingham WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

• Remote Only
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Fundraising & Events

Do you live near Willetton WA and would love to Volunteer? Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for 3 hours fortnightly? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to coordinating our amazing Play & Support Group (NurtureGroup) fortnightly

• Thebarton South Australia
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

Family Drug Support (FDS) offers a 24/7 National Support Line for families & carers supporting someone with substance use issues. Volunteers are trained in the Family Drug Support model to offer non-judgmental support to reduce the isolation and stigma that people experience.

• Orelia Western Australia
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Childcare, Music & Entertainment

Come along to our Play and Learn Playgroup at Moorditj Kulungar Kwinana. This session provides learning through play opportunities and a safe space for children and families to connect. The Playgroup is for children aged 0 – 4 years led by our Aboriginal Resource Worker, we provide opportunities for Aboriginal families who visit us to learn about the first 3 years of a child’s life and prepare them for school.

• Scoresby Victoria
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line, Disability Support

We have a large suite of programs to offer the public. We are expanding into the City of Knox from Break 40 Cafe at 40/1880 Ferntree Gully Rd. We need local volunteers to assist us to recruit participants to our programs and to help cement these programs as regular fixtures for the local community. These are all groups with a therapeutic angle (eg men's & women's support groups, artistic expression opportunity groups like open mic nights, kids breakfast club or after-school safe spaces.