OzHarvest Food Rescue Assistant - Wollongong
- Assist in collecting, checking, and distributing surplus food
- Physically demanding role with lifting and driving responsibilities
- Flexible shifts, training provided, contribute to reducing food waste
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Found 769 volunteer opportunities in Wollongong, NSW 2500 and the surrounding areas
Distribution Centre Volunteer – Vinnies Wollongong
- Sort, load, and deliver donated goods to Vinnies shops
- Operate forklift, assist with stock movement, and maintain cleanliness
- Ideal volunteers have forklift and driver's license, and physical fitness
Red Cross Shop Volunteer – Wollongong NSW
- Contribute to rescuing pre-loved items and raising vital funds
- Engage with customers, process transactions, sort donations, create displays
- Friendly attitude, team player, commitment to nominated shift required
Volunteer General Hand – Vinnies Return & Earn Recycling Centre Wollongong
- Assist customers with return & earn process
- Perform warehousing tasks and maintain cleanliness
- Ideal candidates have people skills and forklift license preferred
Support South Coast Families in Need – One Nappy at a Time
- Wollongong, New South Wales / Remote Friendly
- Family Services
- Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Fundraising & Events
- Collect, sort, and deliver donated nappies to local partners
- No special skills needed, just reliability and good communication
- Access to car, Working With Children Check, flexible volunteering
Volunteer Supporters - Lifeline South Coast Connect Hub
- Shellharbour, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Community Services
- Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line
- Provide compassionate listening support to help seekers
- Collaborate with team to guide conversations and offer support
- Training provided; need criminal history and working with children check
Crisis Supporter - Lifeline South Coast
- Nowra, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Mental Health
- Counselling & Help Line
- Volunteer to provide crisis support and make a meaningful impact
- Comprehensive training provided; no specific qualifications required
- Good listeners, empathetic, and committed individuals needed
Carer Recruitment Volunteer - Wollongong and surrounding regions
- Shoalhaven Heads, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Community Services
- Fundraising & Events, Marketing, Media & Communications
- Support CR&D team in promoting Foster Care programs
- Assist with organizing and attending local events in Wollongong
- Requires commitment to MacKillop's values and excellent communication skills
NILS Volunteer for Wollongong & Nowra – Make a Difference in Your Community
- Nowra, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Community Services
- Administration & Office Management
- Support clients with NILS applications and provide customer service
- Assist with documentation, appointment scheduling, and data entry tasks
- Gain experience in community services, administration, customer service
Puppy Volunteer-- In Your Home - various locations in NSW
- Gosford, NSW; Wollongong, NSW; Sydney, NSW
- Animal Welfare
- Administration & Office Management, Education & Training, Working with Animals
- Provide safe, nurturing environment for puppy's growth and training
- Teach basic obedience, socialization, and transport puppy to appointments
- Receive ongoing support, training, and resources from professional staff
Event Village Assistants
- Over four weeks away
- 1 Nov 2026
- Engadine, NSW; Fairy Meadow, NSW; Tempe, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Sport
- Disability Support, Fundraising & Events, Sport & Physical Activity
- Support MS Gong Ride event as Event Village Assistants
- Various roles at start, finish sites for event support
- One-day commitment with online training provided beforehand
Laundry Van Volunteer
- Lake Illawarra, NSW; Port Kembla, NSW; Warrawong, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Homeless
- Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Safety & Emergency Services
- Provide free laundry, warm showers, and positive conversations
- Assist in driving the van and engage with diverse backgrounds
- 2-4 hours per week/fortnight commitment in various locations
Driving Mentor - Various Locations in SW Sydney and Wollongong - # 126307
- Bankstown, NSW; Fairfield, NSW; Liverpool, NSW; Wollongong, NSW; Parramatta, NSW
- Migrant Services
- Driving & Transportation, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching
- Supervised driving practice for refugee clients in automatic vehicle
- Supporting disadvantaged communities to meet Graduated Licensing Scheme
- Minimum 3 years safe driving record, knowledge of NSW road rules
Palliative Care and Bereavement Volunteers
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Palliative Care Service
- Berry, NSW; Bulli, NSW; Milton, NSW; Nowra, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Health
- Companionship & Social Support, Fundraising & Events, Writing & Editing
- Provide companionship and engage in heartwarming conversations
- Assist with activities and support carers for respite
- Maintain professional and ethical standards, long-term commitment required
Aged Care Volunteer Visitor - Do you love pasta, soccer and having a chat?
- Berkeley, NSW; Cringila, NSW; Lake Illawarra, NSW; Port Kembla, NSW; Warrawong, NSW; Wollongong, NSW
- Seniors & Aged Care
- Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care
- Engage with older Italian gentleman over pasta and sports
- Visit fortnightly, combat social isolation, develop social connections
- Requires patience, compassion, reliability; undergo National Police Check