Do you have some free time on a Wednesday? Peter is in his 90’s and can’t get out and about anymore. He’d love someone to chat to. Peter worked as an electrician and wood worker and has completed many projects around the family home. We are looking for someone to visit him. Can you help? Just an hour a fortnight could make all the difference.

Older people living with dementia can be some of the most isolated individuals in our community. We are looking for extra generous and patient volunteers to bring cheer to our friends who are living with dementia. Can you help? Just an hour a week could make all the difference.

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.

Are you a person who likes to have a cup of coffee or tea while chatting and connecting with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference a couple's life, as well as your own?

Are you a person who likes to have a cup of coffee or tea while chatting and connecting with people? Do you have one hour a fortnight to spare? Would you like to make a positive difference in someone else's life, as well as your own?

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.

Jan is in her late 70’s, she wants to stay fit and active but just can’t keep up with the larger social groups anymore. Would you like to meet her at the Hunter Valley Gardens or other local attractions for a walk and coffee and a chat? Jan lives alone and would love some extra company. If you love a chin wag, and a fortnightly walk, this could be the volunteer opportunity for you. Just an hour a fortnight could make all the difference.

Lifeline Direct (LLD) is the direct service delivery arm and a fully owned subsidiary of Lifeline Australia (LLA). It was initially established to provide a consolidation pathway for local Lifeline Centres to share resources, skills and experiences in developing a strong service coordination, a culture seeking operational excellence, shared governance activities and improved outcome.

Do you like bringing lightness and laughter to people? We are looking for volunteer visitors to provide friendship and connection to older people living either in their own homes or in Residential Aged Care. Just by being a friendly visitor, you can bring vibrance and joy to an older person in our community. In this role, you will be introduced to an older person who shares similar interests to you. You will visit them weekly or fortnightly at a time that suits you.

Providing meaningful social support is as simple as a cuppa and a chat. This role aims to support older people who are feeling isolated and lonely. Just by being a friendly visitor, you will help strengthen their wellbeing and bring happiness to your life and theirs. In this role, you will be introduced to an older person who shares similar interests to you. You will visit them weekly or fortnightly at a time that suits you. This is a very flexible way to fit volunteering into your life.

This role gives you the privileged position of getting to know people who have lived in a time before the internet and mobile phones. You will hear rich stories and feel nourished by giving back to others. In this role, you will be introduced to an older person who shares similar interests to you. You will visit them weekly or fortnightly at a time that suits you. This is a very flexible way to fit volunteering into your life.

Our organisation supports older people who live alone or have few social connections to help improve their well-being. Our programs match those not in regular social contact with people with caring and friendly volunteers.

**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.

Older people living with dementia can be some of the most isolated individuals in our community. We are looking for extra generous and patient volunteers to bring cheer to our friends who are living with dementia. Can you help? Just an hour a week could make all the difference.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.