• Heidelberg VIC, Newcastle NSW, South Brisbane QLD, Melbourne VIC / Remote Friendly
• Category: Health

The Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) aims to change the lives of people living with epilepsy through advanced testing and AI by 2025. To achieve this we need your help. We are seeking volunteers to join our control group. Control groups are vital to a research study providing a point of comparison for general participants and helping to determine the study's efficacy. Your participation will help shape the future landscape of epilepsy diagnoses and treatment for thousands of Australians.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you an English-speaking male who likes to chat and connect with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older Lady in the community who is experiencing loneliness.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you an English-speaking male who likes to chat and connect with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older Gentlemen in the community who is experiencing loneliness.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you an artistic person who likes to chat and connect with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older person in their the community who is experiencing loneliness.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you an artistic person who likes to chat and connect with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older person in your community who is experiencing loneliness, spend time playing board games with an elderly person in your community.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Are you an artistic person who likes to chat and connect with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older person in your community who is experiencing loneliness, spend time painting, drawing or crocheting with an elderly person in your community.

• Mayfield NSW, Newcastle NSW, Raymond Terrace NSW, Swansea NSW
• Category: Homeless
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Safety & Emergency Services

Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you have one hour per week to spare? Would you like to spread joy and make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own? Let us connect you with an older person in your community who is experiencing loneliness. We're looking for kind and compassionate people who can bring friendship and fun to an isolated older person in your community.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you have one hour per week to spare? Would you like to make a senior’s day and support a cause you’re passionate about? Let us connect you with an older person in your community who is experiencing loneliness. We're looking for individuals who believe in the power of friendship and want to make a difference in the lives of isolated older Australian’s in your community.

• Belmont NSW, Charlestown NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you have one hour per week to spare? Would you like to bring warmth and smiles and be a part of a continuous mission for positive change? Let us connect you with an older person in your community who is experiencing loneliness. We're looking for kind and compassionate people who are ready to bring warmth, laughter and make a lasting impact on isolated older adults in your community.

• Merewether NSW, Morisset NSW, Newcastle NSW, Swansea NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Sport & Physical Activity

Your energy and enthusiasm, ability to cycle a trishaw carrying 2 people and empathy with the frail aged and disabled members of our community are a must for this role. You'll peddle the trishaw, ferrying people (including a carer) in the front seat around areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You'll need to be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 and willing to undergo a current National Criminal Check.

• Cessnock NSW, Charlestown NSW, Maitland NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Volunteer with this Service and provide a support person role for people with cognitive impairment at courthouses, police stations, lawyer’s offices and prisons. Volunteers ensure that criminal justice processes and language are explained clearly and that the client’s wishes and decisions are respected. Your strong communication skills and the ability to relate to and interact well with others will be highly regarded. Basic computer skills are required for this role.

• 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.

• Perth WA, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Brisbane City QLD, Sydney NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Fundraising & Events, Retail & Sales

Red Nose are looking for volunteers to help sell merchandise and accept donations as part of the 36th annual Red Nose Day appeal on Friday 9th August! Volunteer spots are available in CBD locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. No experience necessary, corporate groups, teams or individuals welcome. Help us get silly for a serious cause and raise much-needed funds this Red Nose Day.

• 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?