• Sydney New South Wales
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training, Research, Policy & Analysis

We are calling for parents and carers to help find ways to keep toys out of landfill. By joining our focus group, you'll be part of the solution. Together, we'll figure out how to give these toys new life and protect the environment.

• 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!

• 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!

• Hope Valley SA, Kangarilla SA, Happy Valley SA, Myponga SA, Williamstown SA
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance, Tour Guides, Information & Heritage, Working with Animals

Our reservoir reserves are home to beautiful landscapes and unique flora and fauna. Join a group of like-minded people and help nurture these special places. You'll be actively involved in caring for your local reservoir reserve and enhancing the experience for visitors. Activities include bushcare, revegetation, habitat improvement, biodiversity surveys (e.g. birds, frogs, plants), fish stocking and supporting community events.

• Rosewater SA, Grange SA, St Peters SA, Hope Valley SA, Ingle Farm SA
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are seeking volunteers who speak Italian to provide companionship to elderly residents at a nursing home. Language and cultural barriers often leave seniors feeling isolated. Your presence and conversation can brighten their day. Join us in making a meaningful difference!

• Burwood VIC, Croydon VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We have two lovely ladies in need of companionship at an aged care facility in Burwood and in her own home in Croydon. Do you have experience with Dementia? Do you enjoy spending time with the elderly? The resident at the aged care home would love to have a companion to talk to, hand massages and listen to music. She is bedbound and lonely. The other lady lives in her own home and is very lonely. She is 92 and would love to chat over a cuppa.

• Clarinda VIC, Clayton VIC, Oakleigh VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are currently looking for Greek speaking volunteers for aged care facilities in Clayton and Oakleigh. These residents are socially and culturally isolated and would benefit greatly from regular contact by a visitor/friend. Regular contacts or visits have a positive impact in reducing social isolation and improving the well-being of the resident.

• Croydon VIC, Healesville VIC, Kew VIC, Knox City Centre VIC, Mulgrave VIC, Vermont South VIC, Warburton VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Visit a socially or culturally isolated resident in an aged care facility or in their own home in the Eastern region of Victoria. From Monash to Yarra Valley. We have many lonely people in need of a friendly, empathetic and caring volunteer visitor. Want to try something different in 2024? Becoming a volunteer visitor can change someone's life. A very rewarding program which fosters friendships between lonely elderly people and volunteers.

• Woolloongabba QLD, Wynnum QLD
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

The Volunteer Visitor will provide friendship and companionship through regular one-on-one/or group visits to older people residing in Australian Government Residential Aged Care Facilities and/or one-on-one visits to recipients of Footprints Community Home Care Packages (HCP) who are socially isolated or at risk of social isolation.

• Manunda Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Safety & Emergency Services

Provide a safe and stable living environment for a child living in out of home care for a short period of time or at least one weekend a month as a minimum

• Coolbellup WA, Atwell WA
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Retail & Sales

Are you a big kid at heart, or have an interest in children's education and development, we encourage you to express your interest in our Toy Library Volunteer Assistant!

• Ashburton Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Library Services, Marketing, Media & Communications

Are you looking to get involved by volunteering with a local community focused not-for-profit? Join a friendly and welcoming team made of volunteers and members at this Toy Library. We are a registered charity committed to supporting children’s development through play located close to Ashburton Village. We are looking for a Parent Talk Presenter who can speak to new parents and families about the benefits of joining a toy library.

• Bellingen NSW, Coffs Harbour NSW, Coffs Harbour Jetty NSW, Port Macquarie NSW, Valla Beach NSW
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Music & Entertainment, Retail & Sales

Being an onshore volunteer means that you are a supporter of Sea Shepherd and our shared causes, donating your time and efforts towards furthering our mission. You are also a part of our Outreach Crew – a growing team throughout the world. Application through Sea Shepherd Australia's web page.

• Petrie Queensland
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Garden Maintenance, Seniors & Aged Care

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is looking for people to assist older persons and people with a disability in maintaining our lovely centre garden. This includes potting and watering plants and chatting about their upkeep. No special skills are needed, just patience and an interest in gardening.