• Deception Bay Queensland
• Category: Health

The Macular Disease Foundation of Australia (MDFA) is the national peak body representing the macular disease community.  Our four pillars of work include:  prevention and early detection, supporting the community to live optimally with macular conditions, systemic advocacy and research.  There are an estimated 1.4m Australians with some evidence of age-related macular degeneration, which is the most common macular disease.

• Woodford Queensland
• Category: Arts & Culture
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service, Fundraising & Events, Music & Entertainment

Gain valuable events experience and also be part of Woodfordia's burgeoning Folk Club that takes place the last Saturday of the month. You may even wish to sign up and try your hand at performing! This crew does all the behind the scenes work for Woodfordia's annual working bee, the Winter Warmer, for the Woodford Folk Festival Programme Launch and the two volunteer parties at the festival.

• Bongaree Queensland
• Category: Environment & Conservation

Meet and greet our visitors to provide a great experience inside the Butterfly House. Show them butterflies laying eggs, feeding, mating & help educate our visitors about the Butterfly life cycle & important plants etc.

• Bongaree Queensland
• Category: Environment & Conservation

Greet & introduce our guests to the wonders of butterflies and their amazing life cycle. Presentation and ability to communicate with a broad audience are important. You will provide groups of visitors a 15-20 minute educational tour on the butterfly life cycle and other interesting facts. This is done in front of live displays to prompt you. Training is provided on-the-job. Palm cards OK. Times include Sundays and/or Wednesdays and Thursdays.

• Bongaree Queensland
• Category: Environment & Conservation

Help maintain the Bribie Island Butterfly House, laboratory building and nursery areas. Work includes general maintenance on irrigation, hydroponics, electrical, some machinery, and keeping the water features operational. Some experience preferred in mechanical, irrigation, electrical or general maintenance. Good general handyperson taking pride in keeping the Butterfly House running smoothly. Training in Butterfly House maintenance work is provided.

• Bongaree Queensland
• Category: Environment & Conservation

Help grow and maintain butterfly-attracting plants for sale at the Butterfly House, and host plants required for egg-laying, caterpillar food and nectar. Help with the hydroponic systems to grow caterpillar food. Potting, propagation, weeding, pruning and watering the established nursery areas. Maintain tidy facility. Training is provided.

• North Lakes Queensland
• Category: Recreation
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Would you like to meet new people & take an active role in helping your community members to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing & social connections? An established walking group is looking for you! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking a volunteer to lead the Westfield North Lakes Shopping Centre Walking Group, Wednesdays from 7am, ending with an optional coffee & chat. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.

• Mango Hill Queensland
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Education & Training

Play Matters connects children, families, and communities through the joy of play!

• Deception Bay Queensland
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Volunteer with Vinnies to make a difference for those in need. For some Vinnies volunteers, this is a chance to give something back to the community, to use their skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of people who need assistance the most. For others, it is a chance to develop new skills, experience and meet like minded people in a supportive environment.

• Burpengary QLD, Warner QLD
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care

We are seeking people willing to visit one on one with residents in Aged Care Centres that would benefit from having a chat and interaction from someone from the community. This helps to alleviate feelings of loneliness, isolation and depression. It is as simple as having a cuppa and a chat and takes as little as 2 hours a month to bring happiness to the elder generation. Can you make a difference?

• Capalaba QLD, North Lakes QLD, The Gap QLD, Virginia QLD
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support

At Empower Autism our mission is to empower autistic people to reach thrive through providing programs and services based on access, self-actualisation, and self-advocacy. We run several peer support groups throughout South-East Queensland to support and empower autistic people and their carers and loved ones. Join us to create autism affirming spaces. This is a fun and engaging role that provides a variety of opportunities to share your strengths and empower others to share theirs.

• Banksia Beach QLD, Beachmere QLD, Morayfield QLD, Sandstone Point QLD
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to your local community? Would you like to make a difference to an older adult who are experiencing social isolation? Can you give 1 hour per fortnight? A volunteer is needed who enjoys having a chat, sharing stories and is a dog lover.

• Aspley QLD, Brisbane City QLD, Corinda QLD, Ipswich QLD, Morayfield QLD, Sinnamon Park QLD, Springfield QLD, Warner QLD
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Are you looking for an opportunity that’s fun & flexible? Would you like to support & empower young people? Are you 18 or over & enjoy being active? We are seeking volunteers who are interested in supporting young people 8-18 years living in families impacted by mental illness. You will have access to our opportunities via an app and can choose the programs you would like to participate in. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people - register your interest now!!

• Dakabin QLD, Deception Bay QLD, Kallangur QLD, Mango Hill QLD, Murrumba Downs QLD, North Lakes QLD, Petrie QLD, Redcliffe QLD
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Tutoring & Coaching

Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation is a not for profit that relies on volunteer mentors to support our wellbeing mentoring program and inspire the lives of those within our community.

• Burpengary QLD, Dakabin QLD, Morayfield QLD, Murrumba Downs QLD, Narangba QLD, North Lakes QLD, Petrie QLD, Redcliffe QLD
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

If you have a minimum of 1 hour a fortnight available in your busy calendar, are ready for fun, enthusiastic and compassionate and want to join our diverse community team of volunteers combating isolation .... oh and love drinking tea or coffee then read on.... you may be just who we are looking for!