• Fitzroy Victoria
• Category: Homeless
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management

Volunteers play a vital role in helping St Mary’s House of Welcome (SMHOW) to achieve its mission and provide invaluable support across many areas of the organisation. The purpose of the Reception Volunteer role is to welcome people to SMHOW and supporting them throughout their visit while being sensitive to their needs. In doing so, Reception Volunteers provide support and a sense of belonging to the service users of SMHOW.

• Fitzroy Victoria
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

The SAIL Program is seeking knowledgeable volunteers to tutor our students and build positive relationships centred on a value of education. Our program is a completely volunteer-run organisation which provides free tutoring, mentoring and community services to the Sudanese Australian refugee community. We are a child safe organisation, committed to excellence in volunteerism, and the safety and well-being of children. Please check our requirements, and apply via the SAIL Program website.

• Fitzroy North Victoria
• Category: Health
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

PANDA is seeking Peer Support Volunteers to work on its National Helpline. The National Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Helpline provides support, information, counselling and referral to people experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression. Volunteers MUST be parents or grandparents who have had a lived experience of perinatal anxiety and depression (self or carer) or have faced other significant challenges in the perinatal period.

• Clifton Hill VIC, Northcote VIC, Preston South VIC, Thornbury 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.

• Fitzroy VIC, Malvern East VIC, Melbourne VIC, St Kilda VIC
• Category: Homeless
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

We are in need of an experienced and competent driver of our little van "The Moving Wardrobe" to take clothes out to the homeless during the day and also at nights. If you have a few hours to spare perhaps you will consider becoming one of our team to help out.

• Clifton Hill VIC, Craigieburn VIC, Epping VIC, Greensborough VIC, Reservoir VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are looking for friendly, compassionate and caring volunteers interested in enriching the lives of older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

• Abbotsford VIC, Geelong VIC, Melbourne VIC, Northmead NSW, Sydney NSW
• 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. This volunteering opportunity is also perfect for retired or still working trades people, engineers or those who simply like to tinker and invent at home.

• 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.

• 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, July 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.

• Coburg VIC, Fitzroy VIC, Moorabbin VIC, Mordialloc VIC, Murrumbeena VIC, Nunawading VIC, Oakleigh VIC, Pascoe Vale VIC / Remote Friendly
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line

Mentoring Men has available positions for Men seeking support. You will have the opportunity to be provided with Free support and life guidance from a male mentor and be a part of our organisation's efforts to encourage men throughout Australia to embrace their mental health support. All men regardless of their background or beliefs are welcome to apply for our program.

• Camberwell VIC, Chadstone VIC, Docklands VIC, Melbourne VIC, Northcote VIC, Prahran VIC, St Kilda VIC, West Melbourne VIC
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line

"To hear someone, say that I am their last hope, really brings home the need for us on the phones”. A volunteer Lifeline offer 24/7 Phone Service to the Australian community, and this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of people like you. Phone volunteering as a Crisis Supporter may be right for you at Lifeline Melbourne, especially if you enjoy the one-on-one interaction you get from a phone conversation and if you like to learn best with others.