• Newcastle NSW, Wollongong NSW, Sydney NSW
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Are you looking for an opportunity that’s fun & flexible? Would you like to support & empower young people? Are you over 18 & enjoy being active? We are seeking volunteers who are interested in supporting young people 8-18 years living in families impacted by mental illness. You will have access to our opportunities via an app and can choose the programs you would like to participate in. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people - Apply now!

• Belmont NSW, Newcastle NSW, Toronto NSW, Parramatta NSW
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Seniors & Aged Care

The Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) is currently looking for Volunteers to assist clients with Cognitive Impairment who are in contact with the Criminal Justice System. The JAS volunteers support victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants at Court, police stations, correctional facilities and legal appointments.

• Gosford NSW, Newcastle NSW, Wollongong NSW, Wyong NSW
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line

Attending court can be challenging and distressing, especially if it is your first time. Community Restorative Centre's (CRC) trained volunteers provide information on court processes, where to seek advice, and emotional support to people attending local courts across NSW.

• Cessnock NSW, Charlestown NSW, Maitland NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Volunteer with this Service and provide a support person role for people with cognitive impairment at courthouses, police stations, lawyer’s offices and prisons. Volunteers ensure that criminal justice processes and language are explained clearly and that the client’s wishes and decisions are respected. Your strong communication skills and the ability to relate to and interact well with others will be highly regarded. Basic computer skills are required for this role.

• Cessnock NSW, Maitland NSW, Newcastle NSW, Raymond Terrace NSW / Remote Friendly
• Category: Animal Welfare
• Types of work: Working with Animals

Are you interested in changing the lives of birds and parrots in care? Multiple volunteers required!

• Merewether NSW, Morisset NSW, Newcastle NSW, Swansea NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Sport & Physical Activity

Your energy and enthusiasm, ability to cycle a trishaw carrying 2 people and empathy with the frail aged and disabled members of our community are a must for this role. You'll peddle the trishaw, ferrying people (including a carer) in the front seat around areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You'll need to be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 and willing to undergo a current National Criminal Check.

• Gosford NSW, Harris Park NSW, Liverpool NSW, Newcastle NSW, Penrith NSW, Parramatta NSW
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Research, Policy & Analysis

Support women and girls impacted by the criminal justice system as they navigate their way back into the community and rebuild their lives.

• Bolton Point NSW, Booragul NSW, Newcastle NSW, Nulkaba NSW, Singleton NSW, Speers Point NSW, Warners Bay NSW, New South Wales
• Category: Sport
• Types of work: Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Bolton Point NSW, Booragul NSW, Newcastle NSW, Nulkaba NSW, Singleton NSW, Speers Point NSW, Warners Bay NSW, New South Wales
• Category: Sport
• Types of work: Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Bolton Point NSW, Booragul NSW, Newcastle NSW, Nulkaba NSW, Singleton NSW, Speers Point NSW, Warners Bay NSW, New South Wales
• Category: Recreation
• Types of work: Sport & Physical Activity

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun events. We have heaps of fun, simple and rewarding opportunities to lend a hand for one to two hours on a Saturday morning at parkrun events across Australia. No training is required, roles are fully supported on the day and you can take part as often or as little as you would like. You can volunteer as a marshal, timekeeper, photographer or try your hand at scanning barcodes and handing out tokens…..to name a few of the roles we have available.

• Avalon Beach NSW, Gosford NSW, North Shore NSW, The Hill NSW, Sydney NSW, Castle Hill NSW, Fairfield NSW, Hornsby NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Working with Animals

Would you enjoy volunteering with your darling pet to brighten the lives and raise the spirt of vulnerable people? We train volunteers with their own healthy, friendly, well mannered pets to visit hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities to offer conversation, stimulation, friendship, joy, smiles and laughter with a furry friend.

• Charlestown NSW, Eleebana NSW, Elermore Vale NSW, Hamilton NSW, Jesmond NSW, Maitland NSW, Nelson Bay NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you enjoy having a chat and sharing a cuppa? You might like to visit and befriend a person living in an aged care home. If it suits you both, you could take the resident out or for a walk in the grounds. Spend time sharing interests, listening & talking.

• Belmont NSW, Maitland NSW, Marks Point NSW, Mayfield NSW, Mount Hutton NSW, Nelson Bay NSW, Salamander Bay NSW, Wallsend NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you have time each week to make a difference in the life of an older person? Our Community Visitors Scheme is about bringing joy to the life of an older person who may be lonely and socially isolated in their community. We are seeking visitors for people living in their own home or an aged care facility. We match the volunteer and resident based on mutual interest and geographical location.

• Cessnock NSW, Glendale NSW, Mayfield NSW, Newcastle NSW, Raymond Terrace NSW, Rutherford NSW, Toronto NSW, Windale NSW
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support

Become a Conference Member to help the marginalised, poor and disadvantaged by delivering emergency welfare support. Joining your local Conference is a great way to interact with like-minded people, build friendships and give back to the community. Conference Members are advocates for social justice. We make things happen, because “actions speak louder than words”.

• Gosford NSW, Liverpool NSW, Miranda NSW, Newcastle NSW, Nowra NSW, Penrith NSW, Wollongong NSW, Sydney NSW
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Are you looking for an opportunity that’s fun & flexible? Would you like to support and empower young people? Do you enjoy being active? Are you 18 & over? If you answered 'yes' then please read on! We are seeking volunteers interested in supporting young people 8-18 years who are impacted by family mental illness.