Volunteer Opportunities
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A list of all current volunteer opportunities is available below.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Facilitator (Hola Spanish Playgroup)
Bungalow, Cairns
Time required: 2-3 hours each Friday morning during school terms from 9:30am to 11:30am
Hola Spanish Playgroup held at Play Matters Cairns Hub is looking for a new Volunteer Facilitator to help coordinate their group on Friday mornings. You do not need to be Spanish speaking, but will have an interest in Spanish culture.
You will work with the other playgroup facilitators and the playgroup families to arrange activities for children 0-5yrs and create a welcoming, fun and safe environment.
Regular tasks for volunteer facilitators include:
- opening/closing the venue
- welcoming families
- organising play experiences for the weekly sessions
- liaising between playgroup families and Play Matters Australia
- ensuring the playgroup environment and culture is safe, fun and inclusive.
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To APPLY for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest below.
Closes: 30 March 2026
Volunteer Facilitator (Northern Beaches Playgroup)
Kewarra Beach, Cairns
Time required: 2-3 hours each Monday morning during school terms from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Northern Beaches Playgroup at Kewarra Beach is looking for a new Volunteer Facilitator to help coordinate their group on Monday mornings at the Kewarra Beach Community Hall. You will work with the other playgroup facilitators and the playgroup families to arrange activities for children 0-5yrs and create a welcoming, fun and safe environment.
Regular tasks for volunteer facilitators include:
- opening/closing the venue
- welcoming families
- organising play experiences for the weekly sessions
- liaising between playgroup families and Play Matters Australia
- ensuring the playgroup environment and culture is safe, fun and inclusive.
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To APPLY for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest below.
Closes: 30 March 2026
Volunteer Facilitator (Friday Friends Playgroup)
Kewarra Beach, Cairns
Time required: 2-3 hours each Friday morning during school terms from 9:00am to 11:00am.
Friday Friends Playgroup in Kewarra Beach is looking for a new volunteer to help coordinate their group on Friday mornings during term time at the Kewarra Beach Community Hall. You will support playgroup families with children from birth to 5 years.
Regular tasks for volunteer facilitators include:
- opening/closing the venue
- welcoming families
- organising play experiences for the weekly sessions
- liaising between playgroup families and Play Matters Australia
- ensuring the playgroup environment and culture is safe, fun and inclusive.
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To APPLY for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest below.
Closes: 30 March 2026
Volunteer Facilitator (Mini Sports Playgroup)
Cairns
Time required: 1-2 hours each Friday afternoon during school terms from 4:00 - 5:30pm.
Mini Sports Playgroup in Cairns is looking for a new volunteer to help set up sports games and equipment alongside the facilitator, welcome families and help pack away at the conclusion of the session on Friday afernoons during term time. You will support playgroup families with children aged one to three years.
These are parent-accompanied sessions designed specifically for the little ones aged 1 to 3 years old who love to move. No structured competition or strict rules. It's all about joyful, active exploration that builds gross motor skills, coordination, balance, confidence and love for sport. Age-appropriate activity zones including mini soccer and basketball, obstacle adventures, balance and jumping, running and chasing games, tossing and catching balls. Join our playgroup and help your little one discover how amazing it feels to run, jump, kick and throw, and explore!
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To APPLY for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest below.
Closes: 30 March 2026
Volunteer Facilitator (Edge Hill Playgroup)
Edge Hill, Cairns
Time required: 2-3 hours each Wednesday morning during school terms from 9am to 12 noon.
Your New Role
You will work with the other playgroup volunteer facilitators and the playgroup families to arrange activities for children 0-5yrs and create a welcoming, fun and safe environment.
Regular tasks for volunteer facilitators include:
- opening/closing the venue
- welcoming families
- organising simple play experiences for the weekly sessions
- liaising between playgroup families and Play Matters Australia
- ensuring the playgroup environment and culture is safe, welcoming, and inclusive.
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To apply for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest by clicking on "Apply Now"
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To APPLY for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest below.
Closes: 3 April 2026
Volunteer Facilitator (Bulimba Playgroup)
Bulimba, Brisbane
Bulimba Playgroup is looking for a volunteer to help support playgroup sessions for 2-3 hours each Thursday morning from 8:45am to 11am during school term time.
Your New Role
You will work with the other playgroup volunteer facilitators and the playgroup families to arrange activities for children 0-5yrs and create a welcoming, fun and safe environment.
Regular tasks for volunteer facilitators include:
- opening/closing the venue
- welcoming families
- organising simple play experiences for the weekly sessions
- liaising between playgroup families and Play Matters Australia
- ensuring the playgroup environment and culture is safe, welcoming, and inclusive.
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To apply for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest by clicking on "Apply Now"
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of Service
To APPLY for this volunteer position please complete your expression of interest below.
Closes: 3 April 2026
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart”
Elizabeth Andrew
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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.
