Spread Joy, by joining our Volunteer Team! The HammondCare Volunteer program is a great way for you to make a meaningful difference to the life of an older person, right here in Hunter. From sport to art, pets to gardening, walking to yoga, baking to craft, movies to music, coffee to crosswords… whatever you love, you can share it with someone who loves it too. 

Spread Joy, by joining our Volunteer Team! Bring along your good natured pet and spend time chatting with people living in their own homes who may be lonely or socially isolated. You’ll see what a difference your furry friend can make. This role will suit you if you have a small-medium sized pet and you're happy to sit and engage in conversation. -Roles across Newcastle and Hunter region, Broadmeadow, Belmont, Mereweather, New Lambton, Cardiff, Hamilton, Mayfield and surrounding areas- 

HammondCare pastoral care volunteers have an opportunity to support the spiritual and emotional needs of the elderly people living in their home. As a pastoral care volunteer you’ll be actively involved with a local Christian church in the Newcastle and wider Hunter area. -Roles across Newcastle and Hunter region, Belmont, Boolaroo, Cardiff, Hamilton, Mayfield, Wallsend, Warners bay and surrounding areas- 

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!

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

St Vincent de Paul are recruiting volunteers right across the Hunter to work directly with Women and Children whom are impacted by Domestic and Family Violence. If you are passionate about Women and Children’s rights, are a keen advocate and want the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people, this could be the right role for you.

An Aged Care Volunteer Visitor plays a vital role in improving the quality of life of an older person through ongoing companionship and sharing life experiences to strengthen social & healthy well-being while supporting their independence so they feel socially connected with a sense of purpose & belonging. You will visit a care recipient within a Residential Aged Care Home or Private Home. You are matched to a care recipient based on shared interests & hobbies, establishing long-term friendship

Do you have an hour to spare in your week (or fortnight) to share in our passion for improving the quality of life of the elderly? You'd be providing companionship and social interaction for an older person living in their own home within Newcastle and Lake Macquarie districts. Your empathy for the elderly, reliability, caring nature and listening skills are needed for this role. Up to date Flu vaccination and current National Criminal Check are required.

Do you want to help improve the quality of life of an older person, experiencing loneliness or isolation? We’re looking for a friendly person who would love to brighten the day of our elderly clients living in their own homes. Our clients would like to connect with someone for social support and to share their interests. Join our team of volunteers who provide important social visits to isolated or lonely aged-care clients who are still living in their homes.

Do you want to take an active role in helping members of your community to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing? Starting a Walking Group is a great way to be social and stay active – and we’ll support you all the way! Heart Foundation Walking is seeking volunteers to start and lead walking groups in their neighbourhood. Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.