• Greenvale VIC, Keilor VIC, Lancefield VIC
• Category: Recreation
• 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 timekeeper, marshal, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Abbotsford VIC, Essendon VIC, Preston VIC
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Trades & Maintenance

Freedom Solutions Australia are looking for technical volunteers to design, make/modify equipment for people with a disability. If you are an engineer, tradesman, upholsterer or expert "handyperson" this could be an ideal volunteering role for you. Note, you need to access a workshop and tools as facilities aren't provided at our central office. You are able to make or modify the equipment in your own time, there are no set days or times to volunteer. It's very flexible!

• Brunswick VIC, Coburg VIC, Fawkner VIC
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Tutoring & Coaching

Seeking flexible, patient and reliable volunteers to mentor young people aged between 11 to 17, 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.

• 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.

• Gisborne VIC, Greenvale VIC, Sunbury VIC, Taylors Lakes VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Share your language (English or Dutch) and companionship during fortnightly visits to an elderly lady living in an Aged Care Facility. A female volunteer fluent in English or Dutch is requested for this role. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

• 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.

• Broadmeadows VIC, Humevale VIC, Roxburgh Park VIC, Sunbury VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Tutoring & Coaching

Use your natural skills and talents to make a positive impact on the education journey of Australian school children. You will make a difference by supporting students one on one or in a small group setting with Literacy, Numeracy and STEM. Most importantly the connection you make with children in your local community will empower them to realise their educational dreams.

• Fawkner VIC, Kingsbury VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Thomastown VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Tour Guides, Information & Heritage

A short visit can make an older person’s day. We are seeking a volunteer visitors to befriend older people around Melbourne. All you need is to be kind, empathetic and willing to give one hour per fortnight (or more if you'd prefer). The role is rewarding, flexible and will help to improve the wellbeing of people experiencing social isolation.

• 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.

• Berwick VIC, Eltham VIC, Elwood VIC, Ferntree Gully VIC, Fitzroy VIC, Melbourne VIC, Traralgon VIC, Yarra Glen VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Fundraising & Events, Retail & Sales

Help raise funds and save orangutans, elephants and tigers from extinction! The Orangutan Project is looking for volunteers to manage and organise fundraising stalls and events, as well as for volunteers to assist at stalls and events. We are an international conservation organisation working in Borneo and Sumatra to save orangutans, safeguard forests, and support local and Indigenous communities.

• 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.

• Broadmeadows VIC, Dallas VIC, Fawkner VIC, Gladstone Park VIC, Glenroy VIC, Jacana VIC, Tullamarine VIC, Westmeadows VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance

Combine your love of gardening with the opportunity to support local communities. We are looking for someone who can dedicate a few hours per week to cultivate a community garden where the produce is distributed to local families and individuals experiencing financial hardship. If this is you, please apply!

• Broadmeadows VIC, Campbellfield VIC, Coolaroo VIC, Dallas VIC, Gladstone Park VIC, Glenroy VIC, Thomastown VIC, Tullamarine VIC
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria is looking for a friendly swimming buddy to accompany a blind lady living in Broadmeadows on weekly swims at her local pool - the Broadmeadows Leisure Centre. This will be a two hour time commitment each week or fortnight on an ongoing basis. You must be female to apply due to change-room requirements.

• Brunswick VIC, Brunswick East VIC, Brunswick West VIC, Coburg VIC, Coburg North VIC, Fawkner VIC, Glenroy VIC, Gowanbrae VIC, Hadfield VIC, Heidelberg West VIC, Northcote VIC, Oak Park VIC, Pascoe Vale VIC, Pascoe Vale South VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC
• Category: Disability Services

We all benefit when we have a mate who encourages us and allows us to feel like we belong. Merri Mates is a one-on-one social outreach program that supports people living with mild to moderate disabilities, 18-65 years old. It creates opportunity for people with disabilities to create social connections whilst exploring interests, encourages independence, and strengthens confidence within their local community. Become a Merri Mate and make an impact to someone’s life!

• Brunswick Victoria
• Category: Migrant Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Food Preparation & Service

Want to work collaboratively with the ASWC staff to deliver Saturday Programs. This support can include: delivering social activities for people seeking asylum, assist with collecting food parcels at the centre, administrative tasks, general cleaning and maintenance of the centre, and contributing ideas for Saturday excursions. Fleet vehicle available for excursions (drivers license essential)