Volunteering in Tweed
What Is This?
Volunteering in Australia involves donating time and skills to support community projects, and the work of non-profit organisations.
How Is It Funded?
The cost is usually free; however, if you are a corporate volunteer, your employer may pay a fee.
How To Access?
You can access volunteering opportunities through online directories and local community centres.
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General Volunteering Services
General Ageing Services
Ageing Health Services
In Great Company
A friendly visit a day keeps the doctor away – or so we believe! In Great Company matches senior people based in the community, who are vulnerable to isolation and loneliness, with like-minded, caring, and enthusiastic volunteers. Volunteers can help them gain a sense of companionship, maintain their independence, and feel connected to and supported by their community.
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General Volunteering Services
Student Placement Program
Mckenzie Aged Care GroupWe welcome the opportunity to contribute to the development of students within the aged care sector, providing learning experiences and insight into residential aged care. Through our Student Placement Program, we provide a supportive environment to promote students learning experiences in a variety of disciplines.
Tweed Heads South
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General Volunteering Services
Delta Therapy Dogs - Melbourne
Delta Therapy DogsDelta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. Our volunteer teams brighten the lives of approximately 20,000 people around Australia each week. Our therapy dog programs include visits to hospitals, aged care homes, mental health facilities, dementia wards, palliative care, disability services, health clinics, schools, correctional facilities and workplaces.
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General Volunteering Services
Delta Therapy Dogs
Delta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. Our volunteer teams brighten the lives of approximately 20,000 people around Australia each week. Our therapy dog programs include visits to hospitals, aged care homes, mental health facilities, dementia wards, palliative care, disability services, health clinics, schools, correctional facilities and workplaces.
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Disability Respite and Activity Centres
General Ageing Services
LIFEBRIDGE AUSTRALIA LTD
A registered NDIS and Home Care Package specialist in the NSW Far North Coast and South East Queensland regions. Supporting people in our community for over 30 years to achieve their goals. We offer a diverse range of services that are focused on four key deliverables: independence and inclusion, empowered life choices, tailored development and individual support and personal discovery.
Kingscliff
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General Education Programs
State (Primary and High Schools)
Story Dogs
Story Dogs continues to deliver over 60,000 oneonone reading sessions per year. We recruit, train, accredit, place and support volunteers and their dogs into over 300 primary schools around Australia, helping many young children learn to read.
South Murwillumbah
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General Volunteering Services
The Trustee For Freddy Bear Foundation
At 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 Volunteering Services
Volunteer mentor to a child in foster care - NSW
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
Delta Therapy Dogs
Delta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. Our various therapy dog programs include visits to aged care homes, hospitals, mental health facilities, dementia wards, palliative care, disability services, health clinics, schools, correctional facilities and workplaces. Our volunteer teams brighten the lives of approximately 20,000 people around Australia each week.
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General Animal Services
Delta Therapy Dogs
Delta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. Our therapy dog programs include visits to hospitals, aged care homes, mental health facilities, dementia wards, palliative care, disability services, health clinics, schools, correctional facilities and workplaces. Our volunteer teams brighten the lives of approximately 20,000 people around Australia each week.
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Mental Health Services
Delta Therapy Dogs
Delta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. Our therapy dog programs include visits to health clinics and hospitals, aged care homes, mental health facilities, dementia wards, palliative care, disability services, schools, correctional facilities and workplaces. Our volunteer teams brighten the lives of approximately 20,000 people around Australia each week.
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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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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Play Groups & Childcare
Disability Information & Counselling
Special Education Programs
Little Grubbs Orchard
We provide premium, gold standard early intervention and behavioural support programs and services that is scientifically researched and evidence-based to support people of all abilities, specialising in conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder & Developmental Delay.
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Fitness Activities
parkrun - Kingscliff
Parkrun AustraliaKingscliff parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. This event starts Saturday morning at 8:00am.
Kingscliff
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General Communication & Information
General Crisis and Emergency Services
SES, Rural Fire, Lifesavers, Search & Rescue
Sequest
Volunteers who provide emergency & safety of life communications on the Citizen Band & Maritime radio frequencies along with community information on Facebook & Twitter 24/7 Phone or SMS 0422 687 352
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General Education Programs
Stroke Foundation: StrokeSafe Volunteer Speaker Program
Stroke FoundationOur StrokeSafe volunteer speakers are trained in public speaking and experienced in delivering life-saving messages about stroke. Our volunteers cover a range of issues that will help your organisation or group better understand stroke and how it can be prevented including; what a stroke is, how to recognise the signs of stroke, what to do if someone is having a stroke, how to prevent stroke.
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Disability Employment & Training Services
Synergy Group
As a Not For Profit Australian Disability Enterprise, Synergy Group is dedicated to providing meaningful employment to those living with permanent Disabilities. We are committed to making a difference to people lives, focusing on the individual's abilities rather than the disability.
Tweed Heads South
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General Community Clubs
Tweed Heads Cultural and Arts Centre
Twin Towns and District Garden Club Inc.Garden Club meetings are held on a monthly basis, second Monday of the month. 10 am, doors open 8 amWe offer Friendship, Guest speakers, library, trading tables, social morning teas, bus trips, plant consultants, Begonia society and much more. All welcome. We operate on NSW time.
Tweed Heads
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Churches and Places of Worship
Tweed Heads Presbyterian Church
Services on Sun at 10.0am (d.s.t.) and 5.00pm. Please phone or see our website for more information.
TWEED HEADS
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Adult Education
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
TAFE NSWThe Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) at TAFE NSW offers free English language courses to help migrants and refugees settle in Australia, and it is currently seeking volunteers to support its initiatives.