• Coburg VIC, Moonee Ponds VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Education & Training, Working with Animals

The Coordinator will commence as a dog reading team volunteer and after two school terms receive training to take on the Coordinator position. The Coordinator will recruit, train, support, manage and give recognition to volunteers within the region. The position will also raise awareness of the Story Dogs brand and services. This is a non paid, volunteer role. This role requires you to have a suitable dog.

• Epping VIC, Lalor VIC, Reservoir VIC, Thomastown VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Make a difference in your local community - The Lalor Older People need you! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons. Macedonian, Italian or Greek? Social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

• Preston VIC, Preston Lower VIC, Reservoir VIC, Yallambie 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.

• 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.

• Bundoora VIC, Epping VIC, Mill Park VIC, Reservoir VIC, Thomastown VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Share your smile, the Italian language and culture with an Italian lady who would love your companionship during fortnightly visits. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

• 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.

• Bundoora VIC, Epping VIC, Greensborough VIC, Mill Park VIC, Reservoir VIC, Thomastown VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

MiCare is looking for a mature age female volunteer that loves to be with people to provide social support and positive interactions on a regular basis. Share your smile, culture and companionship with this lovely lady in Thomastown. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

• 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.

• Doreen VIC, Greensborough VIC, Heidelberg VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Watsonia North VIC, Wollert VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

The advocate's role is to befriend of a vulnerable person and help them to improve their quality of life, including to be involved in the wider community.

• Briar Hill VIC, Doreen VIC, Heidelberg VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Watsonia VIC, Wollert VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Tutoring & Coaching

Are you looking to make a difference to someone's life? Become a mentor and advocate to a person with disability.

• Doreen VIC, Greensborough VIC, Heidelberg VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Watsonia VIC, Wollert VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Make a difference to one person!! Become a Citizen Advocate and change the world for a person with an intellectual disability.

• Bundoora VIC, Epping VIC, Ivanhoe VIC, Reservoir VIC, Seymour VIC, Wallan VIC, Wollert VIC
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Childcare, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

Volunteer with Kids First in one of our wonderful not-for-profit Early Years kindergarten centres! Volunteers provide operational support and assist in the delivery of the unique Early Years program, including assisting with specific activities with the children such as reading/ storytelling, singing, art, craft, or outdoor play. ***LOCATIONS: Ivanhoe, Bundoora, Reservoir, Lalor, Epping, Wollert, Wallan, Seymour, Clyde North

• Brunswick VIC, Coburg VIC, Coburg North VIC, Pascoe Vale VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Strathmore VIC, Thornbury VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Share your smile and companionship during fortnightly friendly visits with a nice Albanian man who lives in an Aged Care Facility. Visits may be spent talking in Albanian/Italian if possible or sharing in a simple leisure activity together. Your regular visits can make a real and positive difference to his life - reducing social isolation and improving well-being.

• Brunswick VIC, Coburg VIC, Coburg North VIC, Pascoe Vale VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Strathmore VIC, Thornbury VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Share your smile and companionship during fortnightly friendly visits with a lovely Slovenian lady who lives in an Aged Care Facility. Visits may be spent talking in Slovenian (or Serbian, Croation and Bosnian are also possible) or sharing in a simple leisure activity together. Your regular visits can make a real and positive difference to her life - reducing social isolation and improving well-being.

• Thomastown Victoria
• Category: Arts & Culture
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

We are on the search for Creative Mentors to participate in our 2024 Program! You will have the opportunity to work with young individuals (aged 9 - 13) and assist them in building more confidence and self esteem, achieve goals and be a positive role model. Not to mention help them create an awesome artistic piece to be exhibited at the completion of the program!