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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 - 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

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 - St James Playgroup

Cleveland, QLD

Play Matters Australia is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator for 1-2 hours on a Thursday morning (during term time). 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!

Volunteer Facilitator - Monday Monkeys Playgroup

Ormiston, QLD

Play Matters Australia is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator for 2-3 hours on a Monday morning (during term time). 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!

Volunteer Facilitator - Redlands Funtime Playgroup

Ormiston, QLD

Play Matters Australia is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator for 2-3 hours on a Thursday morning (during term time). 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.