• Melton VIC, Sunshine VIC
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support

Community Friend Program pairs and supports friendships between volunteers and participants (people with a mild to moderate disability and/or mental health condition between 18-64 years of age). Through friendship, the Community Friend Program aims to address social isolation and increase community participation - something many take for granted. Volunteers catch with participants in the community on a fortnightly basis and engage in activities of interests (cuppa, movie, walk etc.)

• Caroline Springs VIC, Essendon VIC
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

The Caroline Chisholm Society provides volunteer experiences for corporate groups.

• Caroline Springs VIC, Essendon VIC
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

The Caroline Chisholm Society are looking for assistance with organising and delivering material aid

• Point Cook VIC, Tarneit VIC, Wyndham Vale 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.

• Hoppers Crossing VIC, Werribee VIC, Wyndham Vale VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We believe that everyone deserves a friend, and volunteer visitors play a vital role in reducing loneliness and bringing a smile and companionship to older people in the community. If you are looking for a volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person, reduces loneliness in our community, brings mutual joy and is flexible - this is a role for you.

• Altona North VIC, Williamstown VIC, Wyndham Vale VIC
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Counselling & Help Line, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

Have you ever wished you had a mentor, an extra adult to talk to when you were growing up? Then become a mentor, who spends an hour a week being a positive role model, listening and doing activities with a student for 1 hour each week during school hours during the school year. EdConnect Australia are seeking volunteers with general life skills to help young people in secondary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

• Footscray VIC, Sunshine VIC, Williamstown VIC
• Category: Health
• Types of work: Tour Guides, Information & Heritage

Become a Volunteer Champion of Public Hospitals in the West! Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and make a difference with every step? We want YOU to become part of our Volunteer Visitor Guide Team at Western Health!

• Hoppers Crossing VIC, Point Cook VIC, Werribee VIC, Wyndham Vale VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service, Safety & Emergency Services

The Emergency Relief Program provides a service that contributes to addressing emergency situations that impact people living within our communities. The program aims to provide assistance in the form of food parcels, material aid and other services for families and individuals experiencing financial crisis. The service operates in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive and non-discriminatory environment.

• Sunshine VIC, Bankstown NSW, Cabramatta NSW, Punchbowl NSW
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Marketing, Media & Communications, Tutoring & Coaching

Calling all superheroes-in-waiting! If you want to help children and young people reach their true potential, we want to hear from you. Mock interviews is an opportunity for Primary and Secondary school students to connect with working adult volunteers, helping students to practice and build interview techniques which are crucial to securing employment. There are many events throughout the year across our partner schools.

• Bentleigh East VIC, Brighton VIC, Broadmeadows VIC, Keysborough VIC, Sunshine VIC
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

iPrep volunteers provide a 1- to-1 mock job interview experience to help young people prepare for the world of work. Training, materials and ongoing support are provided.

• Ascot Vale VIC, Avondale Heights VIC, Braybrook VIC, Essendon VIC, Maidstone VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you speak Italian - we would love to meet you! At MiCare, we don't want anybody to be lonely. We are looking for female volunteer who can speak Italian to spend some quality time with an elderly lady who lives in Avondale Heights. Your visit may be spent reminiscing about the good old days and family, celebrating Italian festivities while sitting around having a cuppa or enjoying a leisurely activity like going for a short walk, do a puzzle, read Italian stories etc.

• Hoppers Crossing VIC, Laverton VIC, Point Cook VIC, Werribee VIC, Wyndham Vale VIC
• Category: Migrant Services
• Types of work: Education & Training, Translating & Interpreting, Tutoring & Coaching, Writing & Editing

MiCare is looking for committed and enthusiastic people to volunteer in our Family Learning Clubs in Werribee and Laverton. The program aims to assist newly arrived young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds with their school work, basic literacy and numeracy skills. Must be over 18 years of age.

• Ballarat East VIC, Geelong VIC, Melton VIC, Sunshine VIC, Tarneit VIC / Remote Friendly
• Category: Migrant Services
• Types of work: Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

Learning for Employment are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer tutors to provide English language support, community information and a general understanding of Australian culture.

• Burnside VIC, Melton VIC, Melton South VIC, Sunbury VIC, Sydenham VIC, Taylors Lakes 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.

• Seaford VIC, South Melbourne VIC, St Kilda VIC, Warrnambool VIC, Werribee VIC, Williamstown VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation

BeachPatrol & Love Our Street litter collection volunteer groups operate in 40+ postcodes. Groups meet monthly to pick up litter from local beaches, streets or parks and meet like-minded people who are passionate about preserving our environment, wildlife, marine life & ecosystems. The groups log their data in the LitterStopper app, which feeds into the DEECA LitterWatch database. We advocate for changes to reduce litter, raise awareness & support the government in tackling issues.