• Balwyn Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Do you have a passion for secondhand goods, repurposing and helping others in the community? We are seeking enthusiastic people to join us at VMCH Opportunity Shop in Balwyn on Whitehorse Road, as a retail sales assistant. Balwyn Op shop sells affordable preloved clothes, books, other clean and undamaged merchandise for Women and children. Volunteers are an integral part of VMCH's 4 Opportunity Shops and Warehouse, they help raise vital funds for the people we support.

• Balwyn Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Be part of something great as a volunteer driver at Balwyn Evergreen Centre for our weekly Bus Outings. Each Tuesday we take a minivan full of seniors to locations around Melbourne for a day out with friends. The role includes picking up and dropping off clients from their homes, driving to and from the destination and having fun along the way. Please note, you'll be accompanied by a staff member at all times. Full training and ongoing support provided.

• Balwyn Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Be part of something great as a volunteer driver at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. Our transport service is critical for our clients to access our activities and programs. As a driver you get to be part of the action and make a genuine difference in the lives of older people. We need drivers to fill half day or full day shifts. Please note, full training and ongoing support provided.

• Balwyn Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service, Seniors & Aged Care

Balwyn Evergreen is a community centre for older people that's famous for its food service. We offer a popular weekly lunch with a three-course meal of soup, main and dessert, which changes weekly depending on ingredients and the occasion. We're looking for someone with kitchen experience to volunteer each Wednesday from 11am-2pm. The role involves food preparation and plating food. You'll be working with a small team of kitchen and dining volunteers and the program coordinator.

• Balwyn Victoria
• Category: Human Rights
• Types of work: Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your own community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? Become a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate.

• Balwyn VIC, Camberwell VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Tutoring & Coaching

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of older adults? Become an iPad Volunteer and help older adults stay connected in today's digital world. Your role will be to guide participants to use their iPads and its many features.

• Balwyn VIC, Bulleen VIC, Doncaster VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Richmond VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line

Be a change-maker in your community! Make a difference in building a more connected and inclusive place for those who are less connected. The Access to Community program is growing their team of volunteer Community Connectors. Come join our team!

• Balwyn VIC, Camberwell VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kew VIC
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support

The Boroondara Family Network supports families living in the City of Boroondara with children under the age of six. The volunteer visits the parents home to provide parenting support for the families. The volunteer provides practical help (holding/playing with the baby), friendly support and encouragement in a non judgemental manner. The volunteers are available to engage in adult conversation and be a listening ear. They may assist families to access other community services where appropriate

• Balwyn VIC, Burwood VIC, Doncaster VIC, Templestowe VIC, Templestowe Lower VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Be part of something great as a volunteer visitor, providing friendship and companionship to isolated older people visiting them at home or going on outings, as part of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). One hour per week or fortnight, is all it takes to brighten someone's day as well as your own.

• Balwyn VIC, Camberwell VIC, Mont Albert VIC, Surrey Hills VIC, Deepdene VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Make a new friend and be part of something great - the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). Seniors are particularly vulnerable to becoming socially isolated, especially if they don't have any family around. Our volunteers play an important part in keeping them connected with regular visits. If you like to chat and are willing to spend time with a senior in their home, then we'd love to hear from you.

• Balwyn VIC, Camberwell VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kew VIC, Surrey Hills VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

• Balwyn VIC, Bayswater VIC, Endeavour Hills VIC, Ferntree Gully VIC, Ringwood VIC, Rowville VIC, Wantirna VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for Volunteers who are creative thinkers and committed to supporting people live their best lives. Volunteers who can support older people with their goals around staying independent, healthy and connected to their community.

• Ashburton VIC, Balwyn VIC, Camberwell VIC, Canterbury VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kew VIC, Surrey Hills VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Food Preparation & Service, Seniors & Aged Care

Boroondara Cooks is a meal sharing and community-strengthening program that supports older residents (Diners) who live in their own home, however aren’t always able to cook for themselves. The program connects community members (Volunteer Cooks) who are happy to share an extra portion of their home cooked meal with an older neighbour on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. The Diner appreciates a regular home cooked meal delivered to them and a friendly face to say hello.

• Balwyn VIC, Bayswater VIC, Blackburn VIC, Croydon VIC, Doncaster East VIC, Ferntree Gully VIC, The Basin VIC, Wheelers Hill VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Flexible hours! Visiting program - 1 hour a fortnight minimum at a time that suits you. We are looking for friendly, compassionate and caring volunteers interested in enriching the lives of older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

• Kew Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

We are looking for volunteer bus drivers who can facilitate our residents with their bus trips.