Current volunteer opportunities
MS volunteers are involved in a wide variety of exciting roles across VIC, NSW, TAS, and ACT.
We have both short-term positions available as well as roles requiring a longer term commitment. This will allow you to find an opportunity best suited to your availability.
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Lyneham ACT
Would you like to visit an older person living in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have a 95-year-old lady born in the Ukraine who would greatly benefit from social support visits. Our dear recipient converses in Polish and used to work on a farm and as a housemaid. She enjoys music, observing children and would greatly enjoy a visitor who is happy to chat in Polish... Apply Now
ID: CVS149
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Stirling ACT
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home, to make a real difference in their life? We have a lovely 95-year-old Lebanese born lady living in Stirling who would enjoy a female volunteer for social support visits. She loves chatting about her family, cooking, pets and going for a stroll. Or enjoying a coffee in the facility café and reading the newspaper. Our recipient was an active member of her NSW hometown through charitable fundraising, teaching and founding a local Soroptimist International branch. Good English communication skills are required and additional language in Lebanese is desirable. ... Apply Now
ID: CVS146
Recreational Support Volunteer
Beverly Hills NSW
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to provide friendship and social interaction to people living with multiple sclerosis at Beverly Hills Residential facility. This may include running small group activities or games.
Must be available either Monday or Tuesday mornings. → Show more.
KEY SKILLS, ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
• A commitment to building friendships with a person living with multiple sclerosis in a residential facility.
• Demonstrated genuine empathy, understanding and a positive outlook on life.
• Caring and respectful of people from a diverse background and ability.
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willing to seek advice as appropriate.
Apply now.
Peer Support Group Volunteer
Geelong VIC
A local support group for people living with MS are looking for a volunteer to assist with serving refreshments, tea and coffee as well as set up of the room (possibly moving some chairs and tables) for their monthly Peer Support Group Meetings.
Must be available 4th Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12.30pm. → Show more.
KEY SKILLS, ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrated genuine empathy, understanding and a positive outlook on life.
• Caring and respectful of people from a diverse background and ability
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Appropriate level of physical fitness for set up and pack up of chairs and tables
• Assist with refreshments including tea and coffee
• Understanding of MS would be beneficial but not essential
Apply now.
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Yarraville VIC
SEEK Ad No. 147925:
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Facility and make a real difference in their life? We have Douglas a 75 year old gentleman who speaks English and is a huge fan of The Collingwood football team, cars, movies, reading the newspaper and poker and would enjoy sharing the company of a MALE VISITOR with the same or similar interests... Apply Now
ID: CVS144
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Sunshine North VIC
SEEK Ad No. 147031:
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have Paul a 72 year old Maltese gentleman who speaks both English and Maltese who loves sports, follows the Melbourne Victory enjoys doing find the word puzzles and 1:1 conversation and would benefit from friendship from a MALE visitor... Apply Now
ID: CVS143
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Laverton VIC
SEEK Ad No: 147047:
Would you like to visit an older person in their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a 63 year old gentlemen David in Laverton who enjoys reading, watching TV and 1:1 conversation who would benefit from the friendship of a MALE visitor... Apply Now
ID: CVS142
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Wonthaggi VIC
SEEK Ad No. 125852
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a lovely gentlemen in Wonthaggi who would benefit from your friendship. He enjoys having a cuppa and a chat, he is quietly spoken and needs someone patient and caring... Apply Now
ID: CVS119
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Wonthaggi VIC
SEEK Ad No. 125856
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home or their own home and make a real difference in their life? We have a Kathy, a lovely lady in Wonthaggi who would benefit from your friendship. Kathy would love someone to sit quietly and chat with her over a nice cup of tea...You need to be warm, caring and reliable... Apply Now
ID: CVS118
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Wonthaggi VIC
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have a lovely lady in Wonthaggi who would benefit from your friendship. She enjoys singing, listening to music and knitting… Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.... Apply Now
ID: CVS111
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Cowes VIC
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have a lovely, very well educated lady in Cowes who would benefit from your friendship. She enjoys Art History, Land Care, Birds and Education… Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW... Apply Now
ID: CVS110
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Phillip Island
Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home and make a real difference in their life? We have Syd, a lovely gentleman living in an Aged care facility in Cowes who would benefit from your friendship. A visit once a week or once a fortnight to Syd would greatly increase the quality of his life... Apply Now
ID: CVS108
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Morwell VIC
We have a lovely lady in Morwell who would benefit from your friendship. You need to be warm, caring, reliable. You need to be warm, caring, reliable and be willing to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS023
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Mirboo North VIC
Multiple Sclerosis is funded to provide a volunteer visiting program; the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS). You need to be warm, caring, reliable and be willing to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS021
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Melbourne VIC
We have a Manndarin speaking lady who would benefit from your friendship. You need to be warm, caring, reliable and be willing to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS014
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Kilsyth VIC
Mary is a lovely lady who is feeling very isolate in the aged care home in Kilsyth. Mary has both vision and hearing impairment. Mary was always a very social lady and would like to sit down and have a cuppa and chat with someone. You need to be warm, caring, reliable and be willing to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS006