• 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.

• 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.

• Brunswick East VIC, Brunswick West VIC, Carlton VIC, Coburg VIC, Coburg North VIC, Parkville VIC, Pascoe Vale VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

The ACVVS aims to reduce loneliness for the elderly and offer more social support and connectivity to the wider community. Becoming an aged care volunteer is incredibly rewarding. We carefully match you with an elderly person based on interests, background, location and life experiences to help ensure a long-lasting connection. Your time is incredibly powerful and sharing it is one simple way you can make a difference to someone’s life.

• 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, Carlton VIC, Collingwood VIC, Fitzroy VIC, Melbourne VIC, Northcote VIC, Preston VIC, Victoria / Remote Friendly
• Category: Arts & Culture
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Fundraising & Events, Music & Entertainment

The Sound Mentoring Program provides music mentorship to at-risk young people, helping them to achieve their potential as artists and human beings. Come and join us as mentor! We will provide you with training in mentorship and team you up with a mentee based on your existing skillset. Music mentoring is hugely fulfilling journey that can transform not just your life, but the life of a young person in need of confidence, positive role models and an outlet for their creativity.

• Brighton VIC, Brunswick VIC, Carlton VIC, Fitzroy VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Melbourne VIC, Northcote VIC, Victoria / Remote Friendly
• Category: Arts & Culture
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care

Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music either live over Zoom or directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals. Our next Musician Training Day is happening on Sunday, April 28 from 10am-3pm at Together2, Rozelle in Sydney and via Zoom.

• 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!

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

Work in a busy & vibrant Op Shop environment. Tasks include serving customers, creating beautiful displays and merchandising, and pricing and hanging stock. There are also roles for keen sorters, working through donations and finding amazing stock for our Op Shops.

• 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.