• Glen Iris Victoria
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Accounting & Finance, Disability Support, Music & Entertainment, Research, Policy & Analysis

Inclusion Melbourne’s Leisure Buddy program matches like-minded people to undertake social activities within our community on a fortnightly basis. We are focused on creating genuine, long term connections between volunteers and our Leisure Buddy participants. Therefore, we require a minimum commitment of 12 months and two to three hours per fortnight.

• Balwyn VIC, Camberwell VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kew VIC
• Category: Family Services
• Types of work: Childcare, Companionship & Social Support

The Boroondara Family Network supports families living in the City of Boroondara with children under the age of six. The volunteer visits the parents home to provide parenting support for the families. The volunteer provides practical help (holding/playing with the baby), friendly support and encouragement in a non judgemental manner. The volunteers are available to engage in adult conversation and be a listening ear. They may assist families to access other community services where appropriate

• Camberwell VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kew VIC, Surrey Hills VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Enjoy sharing stories and making a difference? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare?

• Ashburton VIC, Burwood VIC, Camberwell VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Melbourne VIC
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

If you have excellent communication skills and a desire to help young people learn and solve problems, you can volunteer at the Craig Family Centre as a Volunteer Homework Tutor. Volunteer Homework Tutors assist school children with their homework. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 4pm-5.30pm during the school term. Ongoing training and support is provided.

• Caulfield North VIC, Elwood VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Prahran VIC, Ripponlea VIC, St Kilda VIC, St Kilda East VIC
• Category: Mental Health
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Food Preparation & Service, Garden Maintenance

Join our team at the Engagement Hub! Work and learn from an incredible team to be part of our community. We provide food, a social network, fun activities, and assistance with referrals, in a place where people can feel safe and connected. Your efforts directly help consumers that need it most. Opportunities Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

• Ashburton VIC, Balwyn VIC, Camberwell VIC, Canterbury VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kew VIC, Surrey Hills VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Food Preparation & Service, Seniors & Aged Care

Boroondara Cooks is a meal sharing and community-strengthening program that supports older residents (Diners) who live in their own home, however aren’t always able to cook for themselves. The program connects community members (Volunteer Cooks) who are happy to share an extra portion of their home cooked meal with an older neighbour on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. The Diner appreciates a regular home cooked meal delivered to them and a friendly face to say hello.

• Ashburton VIC, Balaclava VIC, Caulfield South VIC, Cheltenham VIC, Elsternwick VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Glen Waverley VIC, Ripponlea VIC
• Category: Environment & Conservation

BeachPatrol & Love Our Street litter collection volunteer groups operate in 40+ postcodes. Groups meet monthly to pick up litter from local beaches, streets or parks and meet like-minded people who are passionate about preserving our environment, wildlife, marine life & ecosystems. The groups log their data in the LitterStopper app, which feeds into the DEECA LitterWatch database. We advocate for changes to reduce litter, raise awareness & support the government in tackling issues.

• Ashburton VIC, Balwyn VIC, Balwyn North VIC, Camberwell VIC, Glen Iris VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Kew VIC, Surrey Hills VIC
• Category: Young People
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Education & Training

Are you interested in helping young learner drivers obtain their hours to gain their P's? Then the TAC L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program might be for you.

• Malvern Victoria
• Category: Health
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

🌟 Join the MS Plus Op Shop Team: Unleash Your Passion, Ignite Hope! 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference? MS Plus Shop Malvern is on the lookout for vibrant and dedicated volunteers to join our team! If you're eager to be part of a community that thrives on camaraderie, shared goals, and a whole lot of fun, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

• Malvern East Victoria
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Arts, Craft & Photography, Disability Support

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

• Armadale Victoria
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Disability Support, Education & Training, Marketing, Media & Communications, Retail & Sales

Inclusion Melbourne is seeking patient, friendly, enthusiastic people to assist adults with disabilities to further their education and transition to community life.

• Malvern Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Retail & Sales

Looking for volunteers in our Op Shop. Help us run the shop whilst raising funds to support children in Australia and Overseas. Need work experience? Retired and looking to do good? We are happy to sign off Centrelink hours too!

• Malvern Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: IT & Web Development, Seniors & Aged Care, Tutoring & Coaching

JoCare understands that technology can help stave off loneliness and can enrich an older person’s life by opening up communication with family, grandchildren, community events, online courses, online meetings and can provide another avenue for regular contact. JoCare Digital Mentors provide support to older people in a group setting where volunteers have the support of other mentors. You do not need to be an expert, just enjoy the benefits of technology. Training and support provided

• Malvern Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

The vision of JoCare is directed to encouraging friendship and support within neighbourhoods in the local Stonnington area. JoCare volunteers make a difference in the community by connecting with those who are socially isolated. We visit older people in their home and in residential aged care facilities.

• Kooyong Victoria
• Category: Disability Services
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management

Do you enjoy meeting new people? We are seeking a volunteer one day a week (with preference for Wednesdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm) to be the first point of contact for our front reception, by meeting and greeting visitors into our Kooyong centre at Vision Australia. After settling into the role, there is flexibility for other half day shifts for e.g. 9:00am – 1:00pm or 1:00 – 4:30pm from Monday to Friday.