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.
MS Gong Ride
NSW
Sunday 5 November 2017. Our biggest fundraising event requires help from over 400 volutneers! With plenty of positions and locations to choose from why not get some friends to volunteer with you?... Learn more.
MS 24 Hour Mega Swims
VIC & TAS
Join the MS Events Team to assist at one of Australia’s fastest growing fundraising events. Volunteers are needed at multiple events across Victoria & Tasmania... Learn more.
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Templestowe VIC
Koula is a lovely and kind lady who has an intellectual disability and at 61 is just too young to be in aged care. Koula like colouring in, cutting and pasting, flicking through magazines and dancing... Apply Now
ID: CVS041
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Templestowe VIC
Chuk was born in China and speaks Hokkien and Cantonese. She has enjoyed visits in the past where they watch Chinese dramas together or reading, playing card games and doing simple exercises around the facility. Chuk is really isolated as none of the other residents speak her language... Apply Now
ID: CVS042
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Rosanna VIC
Anna was born in Macedonia and like music, and talking about Europe and food and just general topics. She speaks many languages which include English... Apply Now
ID: CVS043
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Doncaster VIC
Steve was born in Hungary and has travelled all over Australia since arriving here over 40 years ago. Steve can’t sit still and likes to wander around and would love someone to take him out to the shopping centres to walk around or have coffee and lunch... Apply Now
ID: CVS044
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Blackburn South VIC
Mr Chen speaks mandarin and English and loves painting and Chinese and Japanese calligraphy. He would love a visitor to sit and have a chat with and play Chinese games and read through the newspaper... Apply Now
ID: CVS045
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Heidelberg VIC
Mavis is a lovely lady who would enjoy someone to play games or do some exercises, She is a Collingwood supporter and grew up with parents that were drovers so has certainly seen some country side... Apply Now
ID: CVS046
Social support
Cheltenham VIC
social support for gentleman in his 60s. Ran own computing business for decades, loves sport, local music, his family and the beach. Would love to make a new friend who is interested in technologies of the future, in technologies making access possible for those challenged by disability and someone with a sense of humour... Apply Now
ID: DS023
Social support
Noble Park VIC
50 year old lover of Art and Music would love to shoot the breeze with like-minded person. If you know your Art history, love visiting galleries and love a chat we would love to hear from you... Apply Now
ID: DS024
Driver
Thornbury VIC
Thornbury to St Vincents and back again. Drivers or just be company on the trip, would help 47 year old negotiate taxis, corridors, the right clinic and not get lost. Be the lighthouse that is full of light and warmth... Apply Now
ID: DS025
Driver
Greenvale VIC
Drivers needed to enable 36 year old young mum get to a myriad of medical appointments. Your kindness and generosity will be so much appreciated... Apply Now
ID: DS026
Chess Partner
Cheltenham VIC
Chess player, and interest in guitar could cultivate a lasting friendship for a 37 year old who longs for a more independent life. Come and make sure they feel like they are the centre of your universe when you are with them... Apply Now
ID: DS027
Chess Partner
Brunswick VIC
Help someone exercise their cognitive abilities, practice remembering and engage in positive conversation so those vocal muscles are exercised. Play board games, engage in learning opportunities on the net and maybe even sing – best physiotherapy for keeping those vocal chords active. All or only one of the above would be much appreciated... Apply Now
ID: DS001
Gym assistant
Monbulk VIC
Help someone put their feet in the stirrups, change weights and help someone stay focussed on their exercise program. Your expertise in personal fitness and/or physiotherapy would be most welcome... Apply Now
ID: DS002
IT support and friendship
Bexley NSW
Please be that reliable friend who can nourish someone's day by using the internet as a context for conversation -opening up someone's world-encouragement to learn something new- having questions about everything and knowing where to look or at least know where to start... Apply Now
ID: DS003
IT Support
Tweed Heads NSW
Be that special someone who can make using a mobile phone seem easy, patient enough to go over the process with fun. Sometimes the simple things just need that special type of gentle instruction that opens a whole new world... Apply Now
ID: DS004
Driver and social support
West Hoxton NSW
Be that safe, secure, reliable friend who knows how to have fun and make meaningful conversation. Help someone less able to see the sights of Sydney, have a coffee close by, feel connected to the wider world and have something to look forward to. Make a difference... Apply Now
ID: DS005
IT support and friendship
Hoppers Crossing VIC
Be that special someone who drops by to say hello and show they care. Open the wide world of technology to someone who is isolated in their own home. Travel the world by pressing buttons. Talk about new things to learn for free. Be an encouraging 'the glass is half full' type of friend who reminds us that there is a lot of good in the world and knows where to find it.... Apply Now
ID: DS006
IT support
Macquarie Park NSW
IT support for someone in their 60s with multiple sclerosis. A new mobile phone has lots of possibilities but if you have no one to show you how to operate it, frustration sets in. Please be that kind gentle teacher of tech who can open someone's world by just reminding someone about which buttons to push... Apply Now
ID: DS007
IT support and friendship
Thornbury VIC
IT support and friendship for someone with multiple sclerosis. Your regular visits will give a new friend something to look forward to, a reason to get up in the morning with an extra positive step. Your friendship will make an enormous difference to somebody's quality of life. If you are a good listener you will learn about a life well lived, well-travelled and full of adventures... Apply Now
ID: DS008
Gardening support
Frankston VIC
Gardening support for someone with multiple sclerosis. Some knowledge of basic planting techniques and willingness to plant small number of already purchased garden varieties. Sense of humour, physical ability to get down on your knees and plant and interest in the wider world would be great company for somebody newly retired and keen to stay engaged and get out and about... Apply Now
ID: DS010
IT support
Yarraville VIC
IT support so someone with multiple sclerosis can access computer equipment. This role requires knowing how to upgrade systems so attachments can be opened. Client accesses tablet with a stick in their mouth. Be prepared to be inspired by someone very determined to access the digital environment... Apply Now
ID: DS012
Cantonese Speaker for IT support and outings
Altona Meadows VIC
Someone with multiple sclerosis would love your reliable friendship, sense of humour, company for coffee and to learn about technology together... Apply Now
ID: DS013
Pool Support
Cheltenham VIC
One of our Peer Support groups need a leaning post in the water just in case someone feels wobbly. You will be that secure leaning post just in case. Enjoy the company of an inspiring group of people who laugh a lot and will make you feel very welcome and connected... Apply Now
ID: DS014
Wheelchair pusher
Rosebud VIC
Your commitment will enable someone to escape their regular abode so they can enjoy the shops, a cup of coffee and nourishing conversation. Widen someone’s horizons with your sense of humour and stories... Apply Now
ID: DS015
Driver
Point Cook VIC
Driver to help someone with multiple sclerosis get to medical appointments. Sometimes when your vision is not %100 you get anxious about going to new places. Sometimes when you forget how to get to your next appointment travel can be difficult without a trusted friend. Sometimes when you can't walk like you used to changes in the surface of the path can be a little daunting. Please become a friend who makes the journey less stressful, full of laughter and full of nourishing kindnesses... Apply Now
ID: DS016
Chess Partner
Kilsyth VIC
If you have an interest in board games, the footy and happy to share your stories please come and spend some time with someone who has a great sense of humour and will so appreciate your friendship... Apply Now
ID: DS017
Gardening support
Mitcham VIC
Hard to maintain the family, organise school lunches, after school activities, homework, medical appointments from a wheelchair. Come and take just one monkey off the proverbial back by doing something that does matter and make a difference... Apply Now
ID: DS018
visitor to help someone remember
Kyneton VIC
Be that reliable friend who will go through the photos, talk about the past and share stories of your own so that someone’s life will be that big bit richer and nourished... Apply Now
ID: DS019
IT support
Noble Park VIC
IT support for someone who really wants to communicate with relatives and learn new things. Open the virtual world for an ex- teacher who wants to keep learning... Apply Now
ID: DS020
Gardener
Sunshine North VIC
If you have a green thumb and gift of the gab it would be wonderful if you could support a young working woman with multiple sclerosis. Bring your garden gloves and sing to the plants... Apply Now
ID: DS021
IT support
Woori Yallock VIC
IT support for someone who would really appreciated some printed steps for approaching the internet. Your gentle manner and patience will be much appreciated. Weekly visits will reinforce the learning and encourage remembering... Apply Now
ID: DS022
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Malvern East VIC
We have Tony from Greece who loves Greek music, food and culture. His lived in Australia since the 1960`s and is keen to meet either a male or female volunteer visitor, who can share Greek conversations and culture with him in Malvern East. He loved gardening and AFL. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS039
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Hills of country Victoria
We have Bruce, who lived many years in the hills of country Victoria with his dog, before doing business in the City. He has a passion for Art especially an appreciation for paintings, AFL, cooking and likes to keep up to date with current affairs. He prefers a male volunteer 25 plus to visit him for engaging chats. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS038
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Dandenong VIC
We have a lovely gentleman Frank, in his 80`s who loved gardening. He is quietly spoken and would enjoy a male volunteer visitor for mateship. He used to play the piano by ear and now enjoys short walks in the garden in his aged care home in Dandenong. Reminiscing about his life would be appreciated. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS036
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Oakleigh VIC
We have Frank near Oakleigh, who grew up on a dairy farm before moving to the City. Now in his 70`s, he loves music and enjoys his big CD collection as well as philosophical conversations and old movies. An understanding of mental health would be a benefit. He would prefer a mature male volunteer to engage in meaningful conversations. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 month... Apply Now
ID: CVS035
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Clayton VIC
We have family man Fred in Clayton. Who enjoyed an active life playing piano, tennis, swimming and other sports. His keen on either a male or female volunteer visitor for chats and maybe the occasional outing. Midmorning visits are better than early. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS034
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Dandenong VIC
We have 80+ yr old Luth from India in Dandenong. Who would enjoy quiet conversations in Punjabi with a female volunteer visitor and sensory activities as her vision is reduced. Sharing music and walks in the garden would be beneficial. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS031
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Springvale VIC
We have 70+ yr old Cheah from China in Springvale. Who would enjoy quiet conversations in Cantonese and English with a female volunteer visitor and sensory activities as her vision and hearing is reduced. She would enjoy being read to, talking about her life in other countries and some nurturing like a hand massage.
We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS030
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Noble Park VIC
We have Will from Germany who would enjoy German and English conversations with a male volunteer visitor in Noble Park. He may wish to speak about his past war experiences, working for Olympic typewriters and in immigration. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS029
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Noble Park VIC
We have a lovely group of ladies who would enjoy a morning tea conversation, with a female volunteer, to share chats and laughs with, on one morning a fortnight about 10.30/11am for 1 hr in Noble Park. Two ladies are from Italy and one from Sri Lanka. A lady that speaks English and even some Italian would be a benefit too. We ask for our volunteers to make a minimum of fortnightly visits and commitment to a minimum of 12 months... Apply Now
ID: CVS028
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)
San Remo VIC
We have a lovely gentleman in San Remo, 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. Good English communication skills required however volunteers with other languages willing to be matched to same language very welcome... Apply Now
ID: CVS022
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)
Somerville VIC
There is a lovely Greek speaking lady in Somerville who would love you to visit her. You must be a Greek speaker, be patient and caring... Apply Now
ID: CVS020
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Frankston South VIC
There are 2 lovely ladies in Frankston South who would really benefit from a visitor. You must be caring and patient... Apply Now
ID: CVS019
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Frankston VIC
There are 2 ladies in Frankston who would love you to visit them on a regular basis. You must be caring and patient... Apply Now
ID: CVS018
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Somerville VIC
A lady in Somerville has just moved back to area from far north Queensland and would love you to visit her on a regular basis... Apply Now
ID: CVS017
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Lynbrook VIC
We have 3 lovely ladies in Lynbrook 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: CVS016
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Kew VIC
We have a gentleman in Kew who would benefit from your friendship and to go for walks with. 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: CVS015
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)
Camberwell VIC
We have two women in Camberwell who would benefit from your friendship and enjoy a lovely chat with you. 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: CVS013
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Frankston VIC
We have a lady in Frankston who would enjoy your friendship one afternoon a fortnight to talk about teenagers. 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: CVS012
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Allambie Heights NSW
We have a lovely gentleman in Allambie Heights, 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. Good English communication skills required however volunteers with other languages willing to be matched to same language very welcome... Apply Now
ID: CVS011
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Hunters Hill NSW
We have a lovely gentleman in Hunters Hill, 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. Good English communication skills required however volunteers with other languages willing to be matched to same language very welcome... Apply Now
ID: CVS010
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Allambie Heights NSW
We have a delightful lady in Allambie Heights, 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. Good English communication skills required however volunteers with other languages willing to be matched to same language very welcome... Apply Now
ID: CVS009
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
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Heathmont VIC
Arthur lives in Heathmont and is a lovely gentle man who has dementia but can manage a great conversation. He was a champion dart player in his time and enjoys playing cards. 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: CVS005
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Mildura VIC
We have a lovely lady in Mildura who would benefit from your friendship and would loves dogs.
You need to be warm, caring, reliable be willing to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months. Your canine companion needs to be well behaved and love some attention... Apply Now
ID: CVS003
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
Williamstown/Werribee VIC
We are seeking a male volunteer to become trained Community Visitor to visit a 76 year old gentleman who resides in a Hostel in Williamstown. We also have several other male residents in an Aged Care Facility in Werribee whose ages are 53 years, 61 years and 87 years of age who would enjoy the company of male community visitors to offer 1:1 visits for friendship. We ask for visits to occur at least once a fortnight over a 12-month duration or longer... Apply Now
ID: CVS002