• Abermain NSW, Bellbird NSW, Cessnock NSW, Kurri Kurri NSW, Rothbury NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals in the Newcastle area, who can sit and have a chat, reminisce and talk about topics of interest with an elderly lady or gentleman. You may want to spend some time in the garden, play cards, listen to music or do some arts and craft activities.

• Hexham New South Wales
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Trades & Maintenance

Do you have basic sewing machine skills? Can you thread a machine, fill a bobbin and change stitch length? Use a series of step-by-step samples and/or pattern sheets to make large and small Wildlife Pouches. If you can knit and/or crochet, we make Possum Palaces and bird nests for wildlife carers. Some volunteers take home materials and make the products at home, allowing us to provide a flexible volunteer experience.

• Kurri Kurri New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Become a Vinnies shop volunteer to provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. Gain retail experience and share your skills and talents. Volunteering is a great way to interact with like-minded people and build friendships. Feel satisfied knowing you are working for an organisation that makes a difference for those in need. Our retail shops are a much loved shopping destination for customers who value good quality, affordable & sustainable items.

• Singleton New South Wales
• Category: Health
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Safety & Emergency Services

At Cancer Council, our volunteers are the heart and soul of our organisation and play an important role in helping us deliver vital services to people affected by cancer in our communities. We are currently looking for volunteer drivers to drive patients to and from their treatment appointments.

• Cessnock New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Bring joy and social connection to an elderly resident by visiting them once a week for the purpose of providing companionship. This opportunity falls under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) and is designed to combat loneliness and isolation. We have a gentleman in CESSNOCK seeking a friendly volunteer for companionship. He enjoys fishing and is ex-Airforce.

• Maitland New South Wales
• Category: Museums & Heritage
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service

Do you love catering and working with volunteers to bring people together to celebrate over food? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers who want to bring out their inner Master Cook! We have a dynamic catering team but they need a few extra pair of hands.

• Maitland New South Wales
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance, Trades & Maintenance

Do you enjoy hands-on work in interesting places? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in gardening or maintenance? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to work as valuable members of the Trust’s Green Team at our prestigious Maitland property!

• Cessnock New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who has lived for almost a century? Would you like to hear about the rich history of the Hunter Valley from someone who has lived it? Let us connect you with an older person in your community who is feeling lonely.

• Maitland New South Wales
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Trades & Maintenance

Our Technical Volunteer designs, makes or modifies aids and equipment for people with a disability or the frail aged when there is no commercial solution available. Volunteers undertake project work in their own homes and sheds using their own tools.

• Rutherford New South Wales
• Category: Animal Welfare
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Working with Animals

Tens of thousands of animals need RSPCA NSW’s help every year. We have an exciting opportunity for passionate people who love the open road, want to make a difference in the lives of animals in need and would like to upskill their knowledge of animal welfare.

• Beresfield New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Beresfield Community Care is a not for profit In-Home Community Care Provider, we have clients living across the Maitland & Newcastle LGA. We require volunteers to provide essential transport services for our clients who may be aged, living with disability or experience disadvantage.

• Maitland New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Food Preparation & Service, Seniors & Aged Care

Meals on Wheels assist many people in the community to live independently in their own homes by providing a high quality meal delivery service. Our service assist people in maintaining their independence and improve their wellbeing. Maitland Meals on Wheels is looking for Delivery Drivers and Assistants to deliver meals to our client's home while providing brief social interaction and a friendly face.

• Maitland New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Maitland Community Care Services is a not for profit organisation that provides practical home living services that promote choice, lifestyle and independence. MCCS is the local service provider for Community Transport, Volunteers use MCCS’ fleet of well kept, branded vehicles to transport clients to attend shopping and/or appointments.

• Singleton New South Wales / Remote Friendly
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

Lifeline Direct are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Please note this is a remote opportunity only. Benefits include: - Belonging to Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience

• Cessnock New South Wales / Remote Friendly
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

Lifeline Direct are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others within their community so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Please note this is a remote opportunity only. Benefits include: - Belonging to the Lifeline Community - Potential Career opportunities - Giving Back to Your Community - Making a Difference - Meeting New People - Ongoing Support - Personal and Professional Growth and Development - Practical Experience