1. Community Visitors Scheme Volunteer – Canberra ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    social workerDo you like spending time with older people, chatting, having cups of tea, reminiscing? Volunteers are needed to visit with residents in aged-care facilities. Many older residents experience loneliness or have limited contact with people other than paid staff. Your time with a resident could make all the difference in helping them stay connected to their community, news and events or the activities in their facility.

    Volunteers are matched on a one-to-one basis with the residents and ideally visit with them for one to two hours on a weekly or fortnightly basis. You may also enjoy social outings together, visit places of common interest, go out for coffee together etc.

    Suitable for people 18+, your involvement will enrich someone’s life and you could make new friends too!

    To register your interest for this role click here.

     

    Posted on May 20, 2013 Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  2. MATES Volunteers – Canberra ACT

    Volunteers Needed

     MATESThe MATES program matches eligible participants with a trained volunteer for an initial period of 12 months. Participants and volunteers get together for a few hours weekly or fortnightly to socialise, have fun and experience new activities. This friendly social time helps the participant to reconnect with their community through positive relationships. Activities may include participating in community interest groups, trips to the footy, galleries or cafes or friendly in-home visits.

    Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and may include people with a disability or a mental illness, the frail elderly, former prisoners, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Read more…

    Posted on May 20, 2013 Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  3. Coach – Tuggeranong ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    Calling all Coaches – Ten Pin Bowling, Basketball and Bocce!
    Special Olympics ACT is currently searching for coaches for Ten Pin Bowling, Basketball and Bocce. You will have a love of Ten Pin Bowling, Basketball or Bocce and want to pass on your knowledge and passion to our Athletes.

    We currently have successful programs on the North Side of Canberra, and are looking to expand the programs to the South Side. We are seeking enthusiastic coaches to run training sessions and competitions in the ACT. Competitions are held locally in the ACT twice a year with some NSW competitions several times a year. Read more…

    Posted on April 4, 2013 Educational Opportunities Health and Wellbeing Opportunities Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  4. CANTEEN Volunteers – Canberra ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    CANTEEN are a wonderful organisation  that supports youth between 12-24 living with cancer.

    Their aim is to support, encourage and empower these young people by providing an Australia wide peer network support. They provide short term to week long programs including recreation days and events and need volunteers to make them happen.

    If you are 25 or over and would like to get involved click here

    Posted on March 1, 2013 Health and Wellbeing Opportunities Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  5. Market Stall Volunteers – Canberra ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    Have a few spare hours a week? Why not put them to good use and make a significant contribution to helping break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia? Volunteer in a fun, dynamic environment alongside a team of passionate, like-minded people, to help empower Cambodian mothers and ensure their children receive the education they deserve.

    Carpets for Communities aims to break the cycle of poverty for families in Cambodia by providing mothers with a stable income through the production of hand-hooked, eco friendly carpets made of t-shirt offcuts. This enables their children to return to school. Read more…

    Posted on February 15, 2013 Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  6. Choir Teacher and Conductor – Monash ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    A small group of highly motivated residents are keen to learn to sing and establish a choir, but they need to find an enthusiastic teacher and leader to help them get going. They have a pianist, venue and willingness to sing, they just need an instructor now. They are thinking about weekly meetings of 45 minutes approximately, preferably Friday afternoons.

    You will need a musical background where you are able to teach others and help them learn to sing. The position is based in Monash, and the venue is accessible by public transport or you can use your own car as there is car parking available. Read more…

    Posted on January 25, 2013 Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT 2 Comments

  7. Boutique Wonder Workers – Downer ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    WOW (Working Wonders Inc) assists local women by providing them with work clothing, footwear & accessories, where they are unable to source these themselves. Volunteers work in groups of 2-3 in our boutique and storeroom based in Downer.

    Rostered sessions: 10am Wed, Thurs, Fri and Saturdays 1.30, for 2.5 to 3 hours.

    Read more…

    Posted on December 11, 2012 Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  8. Social Support Volunteer – ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    People with Multiple Sclerosis, whether they live at home or in supported accommodation services, need to feel connected.

    Be a conduit to a bigger world where you can share your love of books, politics, talking, scrapbooking, movies, shopping, walking the dog, having coffee or just hanging out.

    MS ACT needs visitors who are willing to chat about their lives and listen to someone else’s for a couple of hours each fortnight. They currently have 4 clients who are looking for social support.

    Share your world with someone who needs a friendly visitor and your world will be the richer for it!

    You will need your own car and travel expenses will be reimbursed. No special skills required – just your caring and sharing attitude and ability to listen well.

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please click here to register!

    Posted on July 5, 2012 Educational Opportunities Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  9. Transport Driver – Belconnen ACT

    Volunteers Needed

    Overview

    Do you have a spare time and would love to help in the transportation of older people and/or people with disabilities?

    A great opportunity to help out in the Belconnen Community and build great relationships at the same time. You will follow the daily transport schedule and facilitate the safe transfer of people in out your vehicle and unload their wheelchair or walking frames as required. Read more…

    Posted on April 20, 2012 Health and Wellbeing Opportunities Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  10. Plant Nursery Assistant – Aranda (ACT)

    Volunteers Needed

    Plant Nursery Assistant

    Overview

    Help out Greening Australia nursery in Aranda with tasks such as propagating plants, thinning seedlings and packing orders. You would need to be available each week Wednesday 9am – 12pm at Kuruba Place, Aranda, ACT and be aged 18+. Read more…

    Posted on December 4, 2011 Help the Environment Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT 2 Comments

  11. Red Cross Telecross Volunteers- Aranda (ACT)

    Volunteers Needed

    Red Cross Telecross Volunteers

    Overview

    Telecross is a service that provides daily reassurance phone calls to people living in the community who are vulnerable due to age, unstable medical conditions or social isolation. These phone calls provide confidence and reassurance not just to the client but also to their families, friends and carers’.

    These phone calls are made by volunteers and the service would not be able to function without its team of dedicated volunteers who provide phone calls every day of the year. On average a phone call lasts for around three minutes and is made between the hours of 8am to 9am, 7 days a week. Read more…

    Posted on December 4, 2011 Health and Wellbeing Opportunities Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT 3 Comments

  12. School Holiday Program Activity Assistant – Wanniassa ACT

    Position Filled

    Do you have time for FUN? School Holiday Program Supervisor / Activity Assistants required in Wanniassa.

    The Multi-Activity Sports Holiday (M.A.S.H) Program is designed to increase the skills, confidence and self esteem of children and youth in a fun, supportive and adventurous environment.

    Fully Accredited Coaches and Trainers, from a diverse range of sports and activities, provide the MASH kids with fun filled Coaching sessions aimed at increasing health and fitness and overall participation in sport and activity. Read more…

    Posted on April 4, 2013 Health and Wellbeing Opportunities Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  13. Door Knock Volunteers – ACT

    Position Filled

    The Door knock Appeal is a very important part of the St. Vincent de Paul Society fundraising and enables them to assist the less fortunate members of our community. Assistance covers provision of food, care, emergency accommodation, budget counseling and other services. The St. Vincent de Paul Society needs your help.

    The success of Door knock depends upon the numbers of volunteer collectors available to door knock. Over the past few years they have not been able to cover all areas due to a shortage of volunteers. They would love to cover a wide area of the ACT community this year to reach more people. This year they aim to raise $360,000 but need your help to attain this target. Read more…

    Posted on January 25, 2013 Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  14. SuperGrands Mentors – Pearce ACT

    Position Filled

    Are you a caring, non judgmental person with strong practical life skills and a genuine desire to make a difference?

    Do you think you could help disadvantaged families by teaching them essential skills such as how to cook simple, healthy food, organize their homes and shop on a budget? Yes? Then we need you! Read more…

    Posted on December 11, 2012 Health and Wellbeing Opportunities Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment

  15. Vinnies Gift Wrappers – Gungahlin ACT

    Position Filled

    Please help Vinnies with your spare time by wrapping Christmas gifts for customers at the Gungahlin Marketplace.

    You will be collecting gold coin donations on the stand and providing this wonderful support with your prowess in bow-tying, paper-cutting and applying sticky tape and Christmas ribbons to create beautiful parcels! Read more…

    Posted on December 10, 2012 Volunteer Volunteer in the ACT Leave a Comment