St Vincent de Paul gives a hand up by reaching out and providing immediate help, short term financial assistance and an empathetic ear to those who have fallen on hard times. Being part of our specially trained Volunteer Member Conference groups, you will be at the frontline of our service where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Volunteering for Van Service offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community. Whether you're driving the van, leading a team, or working behind the scenes, each role plays an integral part in delivering essential services to those in need. With flexible shifts, you can easily fit volunteering into your schedule, making it a rewarding experience!

Volunteer as a Reader/Writer – HSC Exams, Oct–Nov 2025 Help level the playing field for students by reading questions or writing answers during HSC exams at Elermore Vale. Why volunteer: Support students, gain education experience, and make a real impact. Training: 30-minute Zoom or in-person session. When: Various sessions from 16 Oct – 7 Nov 2025. Requirements: Working with Children Check, punctuality, and neutrality. Email volunteers@atwea.edu.au with your availability to apply.

We are looking for volunteer drivers from the Muswellbrook or surrounding areas to drive our clients to and from their treatment or cancer related appointments.

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. We’re looking for a caring person who can speak Cantonese to provide conversation and companionship. You will brighten up the day for an elderly resident living at HammondCare Waratah as you spend an hour together each week or fortnight.

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 NSW. Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time in the sunshine as you stroll around our Aged Care Home Gardens at Waratah, walking alongside elderly residents living with dementia. You'll be helping people to maintain their mobility as well as their healthy wellbeing.

Share a YARN as you chit chat and click clack at Waratah. Would you like to visit residents and provide conversation while you knit/sew/crochet? Some of our residents used to knit but are unable to now. They would love to watch you and chat.

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 NSW. Bring along your good natured pet and spend time chatting with people living with dementia who may be frail and elderly at our residential aged care home in Waratah. You’ll see what a difference your furry friend can make.

Spread Joy, by joining our Volunteer Team! Join our Team to assist Residents as they take a bus trip around the local community. Sometimes assist with a gentle walk in a park or sit on a bench watching the dolphins & surfers, taking in the beautiful scenery. You will be helping older Residents in care enjoy their bus outing and have fun in the community.

Do you love to sing or showcase your musical skills! Come join in the fun! Share your love of music with our residents in our HammondCare dementia cottages at Waratah. Bring your own instrument to play some tunes or help lead a sing-along.

As you visit and spend time with elderly male residents at HammondCare Waratah, you'll help with activities to build friendship amongst the male residents. Some common activities include cooking at BBQ, card games with tea/coffee cake and an occasional beer and chips.

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. We’re looking for a volunteer to assist taking residents (on our bus with a staff member) to a local Children’s Centre, helping them to engage with the children at the preschool, sing, dance, read stories, play games, etc. A Working with Children Check is required.

We are looking for a reliable person to assist us one to two days per week to keep our Residential Care Home looking its best. Duties may include tidy up of our gardens, pruning, site rubbish pickup, minor repair or maintenance, changing light globes. BBQ checks. pressure washing paths. re-arranging storerooms, painting and lubricating door locks. If you feel this is a good match for you, we'd like to hear from you.

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. As a HammondCare volunteer, you'll be helping residents enjoy a variety of games - Dominoes, Chess, Chinese checkers, Scrabble, backgammon and card games just to name a few. Come along and prepare to be challenged as you volunteer your time.

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 NSW. With your assistance as a mini-bus driver, elderly residents from HammondCare aged care home in Waratah will enjoy short outings around the local area.