Volunteering in Torres Strait Island
What Is This?
Volunteering services in Australia connect individuals with opportunities to give their own time and skills to contribute to their communities.
How Is It Funded?
The cost is usually free; however, if you are a corporate volunteer, your employer may pay a fee. Some programs may receive support from local Torres Strait Islands or corporate sponsors.
How To Access?
You can access volunteering opportunities through online directories and local community centres in Torres Strait Island.
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General Employment & Training Services
General Volunteering Services
Volunteering Queensland Inc
Volunteering Queensland (VQ) is the state's peak body for volunteering. It represents the interests of volunteers, and community organisations who utilise the services of volunteers.
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Community Information & Referral Services
Volunteering Queensland Inc
Information and referral about volunteering, including referral to volunteering opportunities and information about rights and responsibilities.
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General Volunteering Services
FreddyMatch
The Trustee For Freddy Bear FoundationAt FreddyMatch, we drive social change through technology, using our unique algorithm to match people with great opportunities, increasing volunteer participation rates and building stronger communities.
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General Advocacy Services
Sexual Support Services & Counselling
General Support Services & Counselling
General Legal Assistance & Information
General Volunteering Services
Community Information & Referral Services
Respect Inc - Cairns
Respect IncRespect Inc aims to provide all sex workers with peer support, advocacy and referral to appropriate services, in keeping with individual needs and requests. Specific objectives are: To provide peer support to all sex workers who want it, including one to one contact with culturally appropriate peers; to provide crisis intervention when needed; to provide referral to sex worker friendly se...
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General Volunteering Services
St John Qld - Volunteer Services
St John QldBy volunteering for St John Ambulance Queensland you are actively taking part in enhancing the lives of Queenslanders and their families. Join our diverse team to gain real life experiences while having fun and making friends.
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General Volunteering Services
Volunteer mentor to a child in foster care - Brisbane
The Pyjama FoundationAt The Pyjama Foundation, we provide young people in foster care the opportunity to change the direction of their lives with learning, life skills and confidence. Since 2004, we have supported 11,000 young people across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
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General Ageing Services
Inclusee Ltd
Our mission is to use the power of connection to reduce isolation and loneliness for Australians. At Inclusee connection is at the core of everything we do. We connect people to friends, family, interests, cultures and events. Our cutting-edge programs are delivered by our specially trained volunteers to provide companionship and comfort to our community participants.
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General Support Services & Counselling
Amputees Queensland
AMPUTEES AND FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP QLDINCIdeally located in Logan Central we provide information and support through our Healthy Ageing Hub as well as our weekly exercise programs. Fully accessible, purposely renovated for people with disability to ensure full accessibility.
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General Disability Services
Care Connect Navigators
Registered NDIS provider delivering personalised support services to people with disabilities, including in-home care, community access, daily living assistance, and support coordination. We focus on empowering participants to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and improve quality of life through tailored, person-centred care.
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General Ageing Services
Community Visitors Scheme
St John QldThe St John Community Visitors Scheme is about building companionship and friendship for older people who may be socially isolated, lonely, or unable to get out and about often.
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General Ageing Services
Council On The Ageing Queensland
A statewide not for profit organisation advancing the rights, needs and futures of people as we age.
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General Advocacy Services
Diverse Communities & Social Services (DCSS Australia Inc.) Indigenous & LGBTIQA+ Community Justice and Social Services Charity / Not-For-Profit & Charity Community Consultants (NFPCCC) Indigenous DGR PBI Charities
#Dcss - Diverse Community Justice & Social Services (Www.Dcssjustice.Au) #Lgbtiq #Multicultural #Disability #Firstnations #Indigenous #Diversity #Equality #Inclusion #Dei #Nfp #CharityThis program enables us to assist people who are disadvantaged and who genuinely want to change their lives. Clients can complete a WDP through our organisation, for more information please visit: https://www.dcssaustralia.org/services or email Justice@dcssaustralia.org
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Children & Youth Clubs
Edmund Rice Camps Queensland
Edmund Rice CampsEdmund Rice Camps Queensland is a community based not - for - profit organisation, providing recreational activities for children, youth and families who may not otherwise have the opportunity. We deliver peer - mentoring programs supported by committed and passionate young adult volunteers with children who are referred to us by other community support organisations.
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Loss & Grief Support Services & Counselling
Ladybird Care Foundation
Ladybird Care Foundation exists to ensure that every bereaved parent who wants and needs care from a Peer Mentor, with lived experience, receives it. We believe that no bereaved parent should have to walk this journey alone.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQIA+)
LGBTI Legal Service Inc
We offer free and confidential legal advice to Queensland residents who identify as members of the diverse LGBTIQ+ community. Bookings essential. Please call our Client Services team to reserve an appointment with our solicitors. Open weekdays from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, plus evening advice sessions on Wednesdays until 7.00 pm.
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
National & International Advocacy Services
Community Media
General Communication & Information
General Community Clubs
Disability Information & Counselling
General Disability Services
Special Education Programs
General Support Services & Counselling
General Self Help Services
Carer Information
Peak Bodies
Limbs 4 Life
Limbs 4 Life is the peak body for amputees in Australia and was founded as an incorporated charity in 2004. Limbs 4 Life provides services to thousands of amputees and their care givers, who rely on the programs and services for assistance prior to, or after a limb amputation.
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General Employment & Training Services
Mental Health Services
Adult Education
Mental Health First Aid Training
Step By Step TrainingMental Health First Aid - Training - Support - Fully Accredited & Professional Courses - Available to suit Individuals, Groups, Organisations, Companies, Government Departments, Military & Civil Emergency Agencies, Business Management & Employees, Volunteers.
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General Welfare & Support Services
National Perinatal Support Program
The Babes Project AustraliaThe Babes Project works with women who are seeking additional support during pregnancy. We run a National support service providing our Perinatal Support Program via phone and video calls for pregnant and early parenting women across Australia, who cannot access one of the Centres.
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General Cultural Groups
PICQ Inc
PICQ is a non-profit community incorporated association, managed by volunteer representatives of member community groups and individuals who believe in the collective voice for the benefit of all Pacific Islanders.
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General Welfare & Support Services
St John Qld Telephone Services
St John QldOur Community Calls service (previously known as Silver Cord) is a Queensland wide telephone reassurance service aimed at improving social connections. If you or a loved one are feeling lonely or isolated, or would just appreciate an extra check-in or chat during the week, our telephone services can help.