Volunteering in Towong
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 Towongs or corporate sponsors.
How To Access?
You can access volunteering opportunities through online directories and local community centres in Towong.
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General Education Programs
Mental Health Services
General Volunteering Services
Carer Information
Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic)
To foster the emotional, mental and social wellbeing of people living with anxiety disorders
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General Legal Assistance & Information
General Volunteering Services
Court Network Inc
Court NetworkTo provide support, information and referral to persons attending court and to advocate for the needs of all court users
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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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General Advocacy Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
General Volunteering Services
Specialist Homelessness Services
Homelessness Advocacy Service
. Statewide service providing advocacy, information and referral to people experiencing homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness who seek to raise a complaint with a homelessness service provider (Office of Housing funded). Statewide training on consumer rights and participation
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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 - 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
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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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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General Child Services
Pregnancy, Maternity & Newborn Health
Australian Breastfeeding Association
The Australian Breastfeeding Association is a voluntary organisation whose purpose is to promote and protect breastfeeding as ‘the norm’ in the community. Trained counsellors are available by phone, email, online or at local group meetings to assist parents or health professionals with breastfeeding questions.
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General Ageing Services
Delta Therapy Dogs - Melbourne
Delta Therapy DogsDelta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. Our 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 - Melbourne
Delta Therapy DogsDelta 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 - Melbourne
Delta Therapy DogsDelta 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 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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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 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 Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
Regional Disability Advocacy Service - Wodonga (head office)
Regional Disability Advocacy ServiceTo work with people to provide quality advocacy and information that meets the needs and choice of the individual. We assist people with disabilities facing human rights issues such as discrimination in workplaces, housing, family disputes, as well as supporting people to obtain access to the NDIS or DSP.