The facilitator of a pain support group (PSG) helps the group to: share their experiences of living with chronic pain, educate the group about self-management techniques and to effectively use healthcare settings. The PSG provides an avenue for people with pain to socialise with others and reduce the isolation of chronic pain. The group meets once a month for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Work as part of a team, helping repair homes that were impacted by the 2022 Floods in the Northern Rivers

Assist residents to return home -Repair to Return is our motto

We are seeking volunteers to be Patient Companions for Feeding and Meal Time Support.

You will be supporting our CR&D team with promoting the important message of foster care to individuals, businesses and households in Northern Rivers NSW. You will achieve this by providing printed information and speaking to members of the community about our Foster Care program and the important work that MacKillop does.

Lifeline Northern Rivers are looking for Volunteer Crisis Supporters who are good listeners, compassionate, and committed to supporting others so that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Benefits include: - Belonging to the Lifeline Community - Potential Career Opportunities - Giving back to your community - Making a difference - Meeting new people - Ongoing support - Practical experience - Personal and professional growth and development

Become a Vinnies shop volunteer to provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. Gain retail experience and share your skills and talents. Volunteering is a great way to interact with like-minded people and build friendships. Feel satisfied knowing you are working for an organisation that makes a difference for those in need. Our retail shops are a much-loved shopping destination for customers who value good quality, affordable & sustainable items.

Become a Vinnies Distribution Centre Volunteer to provide excellent service and support to donors as well as Vinnies shops. Gain experience and share your skills and talents. Volunteering is a great way to interact with like-minded people and build friendships. Feel satisfied knowing you are working for an organisation that makes a difference for those in need. Our retail shops are a much-loved shopping destination for customers who value good quality, affordable and sustainable items.

Are you a female who likes to chat and connect with young people? Do you have 1 day a month to spare? Would you like to make a positive impact in a young girls’ life, as well as your own? Let us connect you to a young girl in your community who needs a helping hand.

Are you interested in people and like to facilitate connections between them? Do you have limited time to volunteer each month but are keen to be matched to a meaningful role? A volunteer role with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT’s Connections Services may be perfect for you. Connections Services exist to foster social connection and peer support among people with low vision or blindness. We link our Clients to a range of social, recreational and learning opportunities.

Do you want to give back to your community? Becoming and Aged Care Volunteer is incredibly rewarding! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program aiming to reduce loneliness and increase social support and connectedness of older people in our community. Older people are particularly vulnerable to becoming socially isolated, especially if they don't have any family around. Our volunteers play an important part in keeping them connected with regular visits.

**We are currently looking for volunteers!!!** Justice Advocacy Services (JAS), dedicated to supporting clients with Intellectual Disability Rights (IDRS) for 20 years, this is a free not-for-profit organisation. We support people who have Cognitive Impairment needing help with legal problems.

Do you want to be part of a fun and rewarding youth organisation? Join now as a mentor for girls in your community. We are offering a volunteer opportunity where you will learn new skills. You will build on your leadership abilities and experience while working with groups of girls. You will be collaborating with other women to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Help newly arrived migrants build confidence and improve their English through one-on-one tutoring. Just one hour a week can open doors to education, employment, and community connection. Whether online or face-to-face, your support helps students feel welcome, empowered, and ready to thrive in their new home. This opportunity is flexible, rewarding, and life-changing—for them and for you.

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 services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!