• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Childcare, Library Services

Calling all "kids at heart"! The Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library is seeking a regular volunteer to assist with the running of the Toy Library sessions on Saturday mornings. The Toy Library is a terrific service based at New Lambton Library and run entirely by volunteers.

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Disability Support, Fundraising & Events, Sport & Physical Activity

Best Volunteer Opportunity Ever! Sailing Experiences for children with disabilities or experiencing social challenges

• Newcastle New South Wales / 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.

• Newcastle New South Wales / Remote Friendly
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Marketing, Media & Communications

Join an AYCC action group and be part of a movement of young people, fighting for climate justice. Together we can push back against funding for dirty gas expansion, and champion climate solutions for our communities. This is your chance to take the next step for climate justice & level up your skills at the same time.

• Newcastle New South Wales
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Are you looking for an opportunity that’s fun & flexible? Would you like to support & empower young people? Are you over 18 & enjoy being active? We are seeking volunteers who are interested in supporting young people 8-18 years living in families impacted by mental illness. You will have access to our opportunities via an app and can choose the programs you would like to participate in. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people - Apply now!

• Newcastle NSW, New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Garden Maintenance, Sport & Physical Activity, Trades & Maintenance

Habitat for Humanity Australia requires volunteers for repair and maintenance work on crisis accommodation. The program benefits disadvantaged and socially isolated members of the community. There is a range of volunteer opportunities both in and around Newcastle. No skills are required! Teams are mobilised to conduct landscaping, painting and minor repairs to homes and crisis accommodation.

• Kotara NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Counselling & Help Line, Fundraising & Events

The Hunter Cancer Hub is based in the Canteen office in Newcastle and is an exciting new project, launched in early 2022 that will act as the central point between those who are impacted by cancer and support services. The Hunter Cancer Hub (HCH) Office Administration Volunteer will play a pivotal role in supporting families and individuals who approach The Hub for support.

• Charlestown NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

Home Care Support volunteers provide a range of support services to our clients and their carers/families. Services include transporting clients to and from various appointments, assisting clients with everyday responsibilities, such as shopping and providing social support activities to clients. The role is to provide a safe, reliable and punctual service to enable our clients to access the community and reduce isolation in their everyday lives.

• Hamilton NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Tutoring & Coaching

Assist Learner Driver client(s) to practise driving skills and improve knowledge of road rules - ultimately leading to the client(s) passing the ‘P’ Licence Driving test. You will assist clients in improving their knowledge of road rules, make entries in the client’s driving log book, engage with the client in a friendly, supportive manner, and provide Driving Supervision appropriate to the client’s skill levels and pace of learning. Driving practise will be in the clients car.

• Charlestown NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation

Our Service aims to get clients out and about with a focus on the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. We are dedicated to getting people who are transport disadvantaged, to a variety of destinations including social outings, appointments and shopping trips. You will assist staff and drivers to ensure that clients are comfortable during their trip and assist with activities and outings organised for our clients.

• Glendale NSW, Newcastle NSW, Green Hills NSW
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Marketing, Media & Communications, Tutoring & Coaching

Our organisation requires Community Champions to get their peers out and about to come along to our Free Tech Help Sessions for Seniors. Maybe you are the most social person in your community & are always told you are the life of the party? We need you! Be our champion to spread the word and help others to learn about our free help sessions and socialising with younger people. It really is rewarding and there are lots of perks! Get in touch if you think you can be our next Community Champion.

• Belmont NSW, Newcastle NSW, Toronto NSW, Parramatta NSW
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Seniors & Aged Care

**We are currently looking for volunteers!!!** Justice Advocacy Services (JAS), dedicated to supporting clients with Intellectual Disability Rights (IDRS) for 20 years, this is a free not-for-profit organisation. We support people who have Cognitive Impairment needing help with legal problems.

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.