• Broadmeadow NSW, Carrington NSW, Hamilton NSW, Jesmond NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Older people living with dementia can be some of the most isolated individuals in our community. We are looking for extra generous and patient volunteers to bring cheer to our friends who are living with dementia. Can you help? Just an hour a fortnight could make all the difference.

• Broadmeadow NSW, Jesmond NSW, Mayfield NSW, Newcastle NSW, Sandgate NSW, Waratah NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Grant is a man in his 70’s who is living with mid stages of dementia. He is living in his own and has a warm friendly personality. Across his career he was an expert in reptiles and enjoys sharing stories of his journey to Australia. People living with dementia are some of our most isolated community members. Could you give 1 hour a fortnight to make a difference?

• Belmont NSW, Broadmeadow NSW, Cardiff NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW, Merewether NSW, New Lambton NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Bring along your good natured pet and spend time chatting with people living in their own homes who may be lonely or socially isolated. You’ll see what a difference your furry friend can make. This role will suit you if you have a small-medium sized pet and you're happy to sit and engage in conversation.

• Belmont NSW, Broadmeadow NSW, Cardiff NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW, Merewether NSW, New Lambton NSW, Newcastle 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.

• Islington New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Retail & Sales

Become a Vinnies Retail Volunteer Driver to support the operations of the shop and customer experience. Re-skill and share your talents with your fellow volunteers. 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.

• Wallsend 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.

• Kotara New South Wales / Remote Friendly
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Accounting & Finance, Governance, Boards & Committees

Are you an experienced accountant looking to make a positive impact in your community? Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) is searching for a Volunteer Treasurer to join our volunteer committee of directors - immediate start for training. HBCF is a locally-funded charity providing free supportive care services to those undergoing breast cancer treatment in the Hunter region.

• Wallsend New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Education & Training

Help young people attain their provisional licence by providing safe and supportive driving instruction. Educate learners on vehicle controls, road rules, defensive driving techniques, and manoeuvres to pass driving tests. The role involves tailoring lessons to suit each student’s abilities, instilling safe driving habits, emphasising the importance of defensive driving, hazard perception, & accident prevention, providing feedback and maintaining records of progress, lessons and logbook hours.

• Kotara New South Wales
• Category: Health
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Fundraising & Events, Marketing, Media & Communications

Provide events administration, digital and marketing support. Logistical and operational activities for events campaigns.

• Charlestown New South Wales
• 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?

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

We are seeking a friendly and caring person for social support for a gentleman in Carrington who would enjoy going for a walk or outing, a cuppa and a chat at a café or to watch the footy.

• Islington 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.

• Wickham New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Education & Training, Sport & Physical Activity

We’re looking for committed/dedicated volunteers to help run our sailing programs on large racing yachts. Some sailing experience is preferred but not essential, however, a love of helping young people be the best they can be is a must. You’ll sail with and mentor our very excited young clients, many of whom have a disability or come from socially challenged backgrounds.

• Merewether New South Wales
• Category: Community Services

The Hospital Kiosk is run by the Junction/Merewether Red Cross branch, providing confectionery, cordials, toiletries and gifts to its customers at Lingard Private Hospital.

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

A gentleman living in Adamstown would enjoy your regular company each week. You'll help to improve his quality of life and help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.