• Parkville Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

Orygen Assist is our volunteer-run program that provides access to essential items for young people and their families. Our volunteers operate a drop-in shop at our Parkville site on Mondays, Wednesdays (1pm-4pm) and Fridays (10am-1pm), as well as an online ordering and deliveries service. We are looking for a volunteer to volunteer 2-3 hour shifts weekly or fortnightly for onsite support. You must hold a full Victorian Driver’s license and you will have access to an Orygen fleet car.

• Parkville Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support

Orygen Assist is our volunteer-run program that provides access to essential items for young people and their families. Our volunteers operate a drop-in shop at our Parkville site on Mondays, Wednesdays (1pm-4pm) and Fridays (10am-1pm), as well as an online ordering and deliveries service. We are looking for a volunteer to volunteer 2-3 hour shifts weekly or fortnightly for onsite support.

• Parkville Victoria
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Safety & Emergency Services

The Orygen Assist program provides essential items including non-perishable foods, clothing, and hygiene products to young people & their families. This position supports our volunteer-run service by completing deliveries of online clinician orders.

• North Melbourne Victoria
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support

Down syndrome Victoria runs a social group for adults with Down syndrome, we’re called Club21. Club21 goes out on weekends and does fun, social activities together: going out for lunch, singing Karaoke, watching a show. We are looking for volunteers to support the Club21 social group

• Parkville Victoria
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Counselling & Help Line, Safety & Emergency Services

Orygen Assist volunteers provide front-facing assistance to young people and their families at our Parkville drop-in, as well as administrative support for the operational running of the service.

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

Are you looking to make a great contribution to the social programs of The Salvation Army? Feel a sense of achievement and pride in 'giving back’ to the community? Gain valuable work experience? Make new friends and work in a fun environment?

• Docklands VIC, North Melbourne VIC
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

All volunteers with an interest in volunteer tutoring. No experience, only enthusiasm required.

• Little River VIC, Malmsbury VIC, Parkville VIC
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Commission for Children and Young People is looking for volunteers that can assist them to visit youth justice centres. Volunteers will be working with Commission staff to raise issues of concern that relate to a young person’s wellbeing, treatment or conditions in custody.

• Parkville VIC, Reservoir VIC, Rosanna VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Apply to join our Coffee & Chat Program to help increase connectedness and happiness among aged care residents. We are looking for a special kind of person to visit our residents – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

• Bendigo VIC, Melbourne VIC, North Melbourne VIC
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Volunteer to support people with Down syndrome in a fun exercise program: FitSkills FitSkills is an evidence-based physical activity program for people with Down syndrome. In this program the person with Down syndrome will be matched with a volunteer partner. The program runs throughout the term and participants go to the gym together with their matched volunteer once a week followed by a meal with other participants and volunteers.

• Carlton North VIC, Collingwood VIC, Fairfield VIC, Richmond VIC
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Tutoring & Coaching

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people, through engaging in negotiated recreational activities for a couple of hours per fortnight. Activities may include walking in the park, visiting the local library, attending festivals, playing sports, cooking or going for a drive together.

• Coburg VIC, Ivanhoe VIC, Melbourne VIC, Northcote VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Thornbury VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Uniting Op Shop Preston is a firm favourite amongst High Street op shoppers. From vintage dresses to quirky homewares and great fashion our Shop is full of gems. Uniting Op Shops provide affordable clothing and homeware items in a welcoming and inclusive environment, while providing an essential role in funding Uniting’s program delivery.

• Attwood VIC, Melton VIC, Parkville VIC, Pascoe Vale VIC, Sunbury VIC, Taylors Lakes VIC, Wyndham Vale VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• 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!

• Brunswick VIC, Brunswick East VIC, Brunswick West VIC, Coburg VIC, Essendon VIC, Fitzroy VIC, Moonee Ponds VIC, Parkville VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Are you looking for a fun Volunteer Position with a purpose? Are you passionate about fashion and beautiful things? Do you love Op Shops and supporting the circular economy? Do you want to contribute to sustainable fashion and upcycling goods to make a difference ? Do you want to volunteer with a fun and loving team of amazing people? If we’ve got your attention, then this role is just for you!

• Albert Park VIC, Chelsea VIC, Coburg VIC, Kew VIC, Maribyrnong VIC, Newport VIC, North Melbourne VIC, Werribee VIC
• Category: Sport
• Types of work: Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.