Lend a hand at our raffle counter at St Vincent's Clinic, Darlinghurst! Join a team of dedicated volunteers selling raffle tickets (during school terms) to win delectable prizes. All proceeds go directly to Open Support's Domestic Violence and Social Isolation programs. You'll be making a difference to the lives of others whilst supporting our mission to care for those most in need. Sign up and become a valuable member of our Open Support community!

🐾 One‑on‑One or Small‑Group Pet Therapy Visits 🐕🦜 Bring comfort, connection, and pure joy to residents in aged care by sharing the company of your friendly dog or gentle, tame bird. This ongoing pet‑therapy role invites volunteers to move room‑to‑room and spend time in common spaces, offering residents the chance to enjoy the warmth, calm, and companionship that only animals can bring 🐕‍🦺🦜.

🏉☕ Sports Fan & Social Companion for Older Residents We’re looking for a friendly, social volunteer who enjoys conversation, connection, and a bit of sporting fun. You’ll spend time one‑on‑one or with small groups, offering companionship that truly brightens residents’ days 💬✨. If you love chatting about sports, sharing stories, or even helping run a footy tipping competition, your enthusiasm will be a perfect match 🏉📣.

🎶 One‑on‑One Chairside Music Visits 🎸 Share the joy of music by playing one‑on‑one, chairside for residents who would truly appreciate a warm, personal musical moment 🎵😊. Whether you play guitar, keyboard, ukulele, or another portable instrument, your music can spark memories, lift spirits, and create meaningful connection 🌼✨.

🌞🚶‍♀️ Heartfelt Companion Walks & Coffee Moments ☕ Bring joy, fresh air, and warm connection to a lovely elderly resident living at HammondCare Darlinghurst. They would truly enjoy a friendly companion to join her for gentle walks around the block, sharing conversation, smiles, and a comforting presence 🌿😊. And for an extra treat, you might even enjoy a coffee outing together — a cosy café nearby, a warm drink, and a simple moment that can brighten their whole day ☕🌼.

☕✨ Brewing Joy in Every Cup! 🌼💛 Spread warmth and smiles as you roll through the home with our coffee and tea trolley — serving up delicious cups of coffee, tea, chai lattes, and hot chocolates ☕🍵🍫. Every stop you make brings a little moment of happiness to our residents, and your friendly presence makes it even sweeter 😊🌟. No experience? No worries! You’ll receive full support and training on our portable coffee machine, so you can pour with confidence and have fun along the way 🎉

HammondCare pastoral care volunteers have an opportunity to support the spiritual and emotional needs of the elderly people living in an aged care home 🏡. As a pastoral care volunteer ✝️ you’ll be a Christian actively involved with a local Christian church ⛪ in the area, offering comfort, presence, and hope to those who need it most 🤝

Are you ready to make a positive impact and have some fun along the way? Red Cross Shops are calling out for vibrant individuals who want to contribute to their community, put their life skills into action or even gain some new valuable skills and experiences.

Are you a retail all-rounder with a big heart? Why not volunteer for Open Support! We are a not-for-profit organisation that offers social connection, safety and assistance for those in need. This retail volunteer role supports our Darlinghurst Gift Shop operations, including customer service with a smile, stock handling, work room duties, and raffle counter support as needed. If you'd like to be part of an organisation that puts Compassion into Action, we'd really love to hear from you!

Music can heal, uplift and even transform lives but the people who need it most often have the least access to it. That is where A Sound Life comes in - we do all the legwork to make it easy for you to simply turn up and perform your music either live over Zoom or directly to patients by their bedside in hospitals. Our next Musician Training Day is happening on Sunday, August 16 from 10am-3pm at Together2, Rozelle in Sydney and via Zoom.

Support the community through assisting individuals to learn the basics of gardening and develop a team culture of enjoyment and sense of achievement

Assisting individuals in our community to improve their quality of life and social engagement through indigenous cultural activities such as weaving and art. Participants include but are not restricted to First Nations community members. Our activities assistant will encourage and support our community members in the development of their artistic skills and passion.

James Craig is a magnificent operating tall ship – a 3-masted barque built in 1874 so she is now over 150 years old – and she needs you to help look after her! Want to make a difference with your volunteering, preserving maritime history while spending your time with a great team in a friendly environment? Sydney Heritage Fleet is a volunteer organisation dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating vessels which represent Australia's maritime history.

Do you like driving and would like help young people gain their driver's licence?

You will be leading the Open Art class, where participants can dive into their own creative projects, discover new techniques, and experiment with a variety of inspiring art materials. Be passionate and have some experience in teaching visual arts. You will have good people skills, including ability to manage conflict, and a warm, friendly personality, patience, and compassion.