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Volunteer Opportunities

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A list of all current volunteer opportunities is available below.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Find out more about what it means to volunteer at Play Matters here.

Volunteer Facilitator - German Playgroup

Brisbane, QLD

The Brisbane German Playgroup is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator to assist their playgroup. You will work with the other playgroup facilitator and the playgroup families to arrange activities for children 0-5yrs and create a welcoming environment. The playgroup will be held weekly on a Friday morning at the State Library of Queensland from 9 - 10am, beginning in October. This position would best suit a person familiar with speaking German (or would be willing to learn).

The Brisbane German Playgroup is a friendly and welcoming playgroup. To join the fun, please apply!

Volunteer Facilitator - Playgroup

Ormeau and Pimpama, QLD

Play Matters Australia is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator to help facilitate the Playful Possums playgroup in Ormeau on a Thursday morning. You will work with the wonderful playgroup families to create a welcoming environment, promote the playgroup and arrange activities for children 0-5yrs.

Volunteer Facilitator - Intergenerational Playgroup

Coolangatta, QLD

Play Matters Australia is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator to help facilitate an Intergenerational playgroup in Coolangatta on a Wednesday or Friday morning. This playgroup will be held at the Benevolent Society Child & Family Centre. You will work alongside the playgroup families, older people, and care support staff to create a welcoming environment and facilitate simple, playful and fun activities.

Volunteer Facilitator - Intergenerational Playgroup

Runaway Bay, QLD

Play Matters Australia is looking for another Volunteer Facilitator to help facilitate the My Family Your Family Intergenerational playgroup in Runaway Bay. This playgroup is held monthly on a Monday morning at an aged care home in Runaway Bay. You will work alongside the other playgroup volunteer to assist the wonderful playgroup families, aged care residents, and the care support staff to create a welcoming environment and facilitate simple, playful and fun activities.

Volunteer Facilitator - Filipino Playgroup

Carindale, QLD

Play Matters Australia is currently recruiting for a Volunteer Facilitator to support a playgroup in Carindale, Queensland. This volunteer role would suit a Mum, Dad, Grandmother, Grandfather,  Caregiver, or student for approximately 2-3 hours a week.

Volunteer Facilitator - Playgroup

Fitzgibbon, QLD

Fitzgibbon Friends Playgroup is looking for another Volunteer Facilitator to support playgroup on Friday mornings. This volunteer role would suit a Mum, Dad, Grandparent, Caregiver, or student for approximately 2-4 hours a week. You will work with playgroup families to arrange activities for children 0-5yrs and welcome new and existing families each week. Volunteering is not just about making a difference in your community; you can benefit too!

Volunteer Facilitator - Playgroup

Ascot, QLD

Play Matters Australia is currently recruiting for a Volunteer Facilitator to support a playgroup in Ascot, Queensland. This volunteer role would suit a Mum, Dad, Grandmother, Grandfather,  Caregiver, or student for approximately 4-5 hours a week.

Volunteer Facilitator - Playgroup

Zillmere, QLD

Play Matters Australia is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator. You will work with the playgroup families to create a welcoming environment, promote the playgroup and arrange activities for children 0-5yrs.

Playgroup is all about building a friendly community of local families. Even the smallest amount of time can make a big impact on children, parents and caregivers. To join the fun, please apply!

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart”

Elizabeth Andrew

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Why Play Matters

Play truly matters in developing resilient children and families to ensure health and wellbeing for their whole life. Play is how children learn and grow and is a key element of early childhood development. It provides a foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.