Volunteering Loddon Mallee

06/09/2026

02/09/2026

Would you enjoy learning new skills while providing essential support for the region's heritage railway?

Victorian Goldfields Railway operates with mostly volunteer participation. Roles include restoration & maintenance, office or marketing or customer facing roles.

Detailed description and expression of interest for can be found at: www.vgr.com.au/volunteer

27/08/2026

Edgar's Mission sanctuary is set on 153 peaceable acres in Lancefield, nestled in the tranquility of the Macedon Ranges in Victoria. Now home to between 350 and 450 formerly farmed animals at any given time.

If you can commit to volunteering once a week or fortnight for at least six months, this is for you!

Visit their volunteering page for more information: https://edgarsmission.org.au/sanctuary/volunteer/

19/08/2026

The Office of the Public Advocate are currently seeking new community visitor volunteers in: Wimmera, Grampians, Shepparton, Mildura, Bendigo, Ballarat, Wodonga and Wangaratta regions.

Community Visitors visit Victorian accommodation facilities for people with disability or mental illness in their local area. They monitor and report on the adequacy of the services provided and, where possible, communicate with residents or patients to ensure they are being treated with dignity and respect.

Community Visitors are Victorian Governor in Council appointees, are appointed for a three-year term, and have significant powers of entry and inspection.

They visit unannounced and write a brief report at the conclusion of the visit detailing who they have spoken to, what documents they have looked at, any issues of concern, as well as good practice they have observed.

Explore this volunteer opportunity further at: www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/opa-volunteers/community-visitors

17/08/2026

Intereach is seeking to fill the volunteer roles of Aged Care Visitors & Meals on Wheels delivery drivers in Kyabram and Echuca.

The success of intereach has been built upon the valuable contribution of volunteers from the local community.

Volunteers tell us it’s a great way to get some experience, be part of the community and build networks.

If you love helping other people, they have a variety of volunteering opportunities available.

For more insight about these roles, please visit: https://www.intereach.com.au/volunteer/

14/08/2026

Did we catch you in our gallery? See the full gallery here: https://links.acm.media/8auTld

13/08/2026

Last night we attended the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards as a finalist in the not-for-profit category. Bendigo Community Health Services was the winner in our category, and we would like to congratulate them and all the other winners and fellow finalists. It was a wonderful night with 700 attendees, and we wish to thank the event organisers, caterers, sponsors & Master of Ceremonies.

We may not have won the award, but we’re certainly not slowing down. We'll continue to support volunteering in our region. We would like to thank our board, volunteers and supporters in the volunteering sector.

12/08/2026

Sunraysia Community Health Services welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds, skills and abilities. They consider each volunteer and match you with a suitable position to suit your individual skills, knowledge and interests. SCHS provide training and ongoing support in your volunteer role.

View full details here: https://schs.com.au/volunteers

10/08/2026

National Youth Volunteer Week is here! ❤️🎉

This year’s theme is – and in Victoria, young people are already leading the way.

Across our communities, young volunteers bring fresh ideas and show up for the causes they care about. And this week, we’re celebrating all of you. 🙌

Whether you’re already volunteering or you’ve been thinking about giving it a go, this is your chance to shape the things that matter to you.

🔗 Get involved: https://buff.ly/AqeIx5f

10/08/2026

Do you possess a clear driving history and knowledge of road rules? Do you have the capacity to help a young person to achieve independence and future job attainment?

Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P is a free program, administered by the Department of Transport and Planning, and delivered by 40 councils and non-profit community agencies across Victoria for young people who don’t have access to a safe supervising driver or vehicle.

Eligible learner drivers are matched with a fully licenced volunteer mentor and an L2P car, which is used to gain supervised driving experience.

The program adheres to Victorian Child Safe Standards.

Volunteers are required in Bendigo, Buloke Shire, Campaspe Shire, Central Goldfields, Gannawarra Shire, Loddon Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire, Mildura Rural City Council, Swan Hill Rural Shire & Mount Alexander Shire.

You can apply to be a volunteer mentor if you:
• are over 21 years old
• have a current, full Australian driver licence
• have a satisfactory full driver’s licence history
• are medically fit to drive
• have a valid volunteer Working with Children Check card
• undergo a National Police Check.

Full details can be found at: https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/registration-and-licensing/licences/learner-permit/tac-l2p-learner-driver-mentor-program

Eligible people can apply online through your- my Vic Roads account: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/online-services/login