• Bolton Point NSW, Booragul NSW, Newcastle NSW, Speers Point NSW, Warners Bay NSW, New South Wales
• Category: Recreation

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.

• Cessnock NSW, Gosford NSW, Maitland NSW, Newcastle NSW, Singleton NSW, Tuggerah NSW / Remote Friendly
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Sport & Physical Activity

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation (AKKF) supports young people aged 8-18 years who are living in a family impacted by mental illness. Our three core programs include: Camps, Activity Days, and online “Connect” sessions. Volunteers can choose which programs they participate in depending on their interest and availability. When on program, AKKF volunteers engage with and support young people to participate in the activities, connect with their peers and have fun.

• Belmont NSW, Broadmeadow NSW, Cardiff NSW, Lambton NSW, Mayfield NSW, Merewether NSW, New Lambton NSW, Newcastle NSW
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals in the Newcastle area, who can sit and have a chat, reminisce and talk about topics of interest with an elderly lady or gentleman. You may want to spend some time in the garden, play cards, listen to music or do some arts and craft activities.

• Bolton Point NSW, East Maitland NSW, Garden Suburb NSW, Maitland NSW, Newcastle NSW, Stockton NSW, Tanilba Bay NSW, Warabrook NSW / Remote Friendly
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Are you interested in helping reduce depression, anxiety and loneliness in older people living in residential aged care? If so, we invite you to become a befriender in our BEFRIENDAS research project!

• Hamilton New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

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.

• Islington New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

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.

• Mayfield New South Wales
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

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.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Share your love of arts and craft projects with elderly aged care residents at HammondCare Waratah. You'll be engaging with aged care residents enjoying art and craft projects together. Show off your creative and artistic skills as you assist people to create their own pieces.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care

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.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Ever fancied being a Bingo Caller?! Looking for a something to do that enables others to have fun too? Why not give bingo-calling a go? Aged care residents in our care look forward to a weekly Bingo game in Waratah.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Come together with residents in the Waratah aged care home in to knit. These residents who are living with dementia, have knitted in the past and just need some gentle reminders about how the magic happens. You could be the person to bring them together to enjoy each other’s company and resurrect a relaxing hobby.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Category: Recreation
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Sport & Physical Activity

Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time in the sunshine as you stroll around Waratah, as you walk alongside elderly residents from HammondCare aged care home. You'll be helping people to maintain their mobility as well as their healthy wellbeing.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Food Preparation & Service, Seniors & Aged Care

Make everyone’s day by pushing a trolley with all kinds of sweet treats around to residents who are living with dementia. You’ll bring joy to each person every time you enter the room.

• Waratah New South Wales
• Category: Recreation
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Do you enjoy running a quiz? Share your skills with people living with dementia who are frail and elderly at our residential aged care home in Waratah. Can you help bring some joy and fun to the elderly residents?

• Hamilton New South Wales
• Category: Environment & Conservation
• Types of work: Marketing, Media & Communications, Retail & Sales

Are you interested in volunteering, the circular economy, contributing to your local community and learning new skills? Help your community save money, the planet, and meet lovely people in Newcastle. Why not become a Share Shop Librarian!