Volunteering Victoria

Volunteering Victoria The state peak body for volunteering in Victoria, Australia.
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Volunteering Victoria can help you:

Deliver training

Advise if you are having problems where you volunteer

Learn more about current issues, trends and public policy affecting volunteering

Find people to volunteer at your community organisation

Improve how you manage volunteers in your organisation

Understand your legal and regulatory responsibilities

Access networks of other volunteering professionals

02/10/2026

Last but not least... Meet the finalists for the 2026 Grassroots Volunteering Award 🏆🌱

Grassroots volunteering is powered by people who see what their community needs and make it happen. Run entirely by volunteers, each of our finalists are small organisations making big impact in their local communities:

✨ 3081 Angels
✨ Activate Youth
✨ Assisted Reproductive Treatment Families Australia - ARTFam
✨ Ethiopian Community Association of Victoria
✨ Loch Community Development Association
✨ The Chinese Stroke Support Group
✨ United Seniors Club Inc

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

📅 Tues 13 October, 9:30am – 10:30am📍 Online, via ZoomThinking about volunteering, but not sure where to start? 🤔Whether ...
30/09/2026

📅 Tues 13 October, 9:30am – 10:30am
📍 Online, via Zoom

Thinking about volunteering, but not sure where to start? 🤔

Whether it's your first time or you're getting back into it after a break, our Ready to Volunteer session can help you take that first step.

In this free online session, you’ll learn how to:
• find opportunities that match your interests, skills and goals
• understand your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer
• choose a role that’s a good fit for you

Ready to be part of something special? Your volunteering journey starts here! 🚀

🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/TBmi99v

29/09/2026

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Volunteer Leadership Award 🏆👑

Volunteer leaders can have an impact far beyond their own contribution. Each of our finalists has helped others get involved, strengthening volunteering within their organisation or community.

✨ Angelo D’Amore
✨ Arun Thomas
✨ David Marsh
✨ Deb Robertson
✨ Jaqui O’Leary
✨ Jay de Graaff
✨ Megan Stapleton

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

25/09/2026

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Inclusive Volunteering Award 🏆💖

Everyone has something to contribute, when given the opportunity. Each of our finalists is putting inclusion into practice, removing barriers and making volunteering more accessible.

✨ Foodbank Victoria
✨ Maccabi FC Caulfield
✨ Olivia's Place
✨ VincentCare - Ozanam House
✨ Rheola Charity Carnival

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

22/09/2026

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Volunteer Commitment Award 🏆⏰

There’s something special about those who keep showing up. Each of our finalists has shown extraordinary commitment to volunteering, giving their time and energy year after year to support others.

✨ Anthony Hargreaves
✨ Georgia Sahinis
✨ Joan Courtney
✨ June D’Cruz
✨ Rob Mathew
✨ Robert Lyng
✨ Robert Ward
✨ Vinh Nguyen

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

17/09/2026

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Volunteering Partnerships Award 🏆🤝

Good partnerships can extend what's possible. Each of our finalists has built meaningful partnerships that help them achieve greater impact for the communities and causes they support.

✨ Bayside Community Emergency Relief
✨ Dementia Alliance
✨ Dress for Success Victoria
✨ It’s the Little Things Community
✨ Life Saving Victoria – Safely Engaging with Water Program
✨ Nurture the Future Foundation

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

14/09/2026

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Volunteer Impact Award 🏆💥

Every contribution counts, and one person can make a remarkable difference. Each of our finalists has turned their time and effort into positive change for the people, communities and causes they care about.

✨ Deirdre Moss
✨ Helen Schaper
✨ Jenani Therone
✨ Negin Foroughimehr
✨ Reena Rana
✨ Shelley McGuinness
✨ Simone Pearce
✨ Tamsyn Hogarth

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

10/09/2026

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Volunteering Innovation Award 🏆💡

Meaningful change starts with new ideas. Each of our finalists is finding better ways to engage and support volunteers, adapting to meet changing needs and challenges.

✨ Epworth HealthCare
✨ Inclusion Melbourne Inc.
✨ Lazarus Community Centre
✨ Life Saving Victoria – Gippsland Sporting Hub
✨ Scouts Victoria
✨ Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc.
✨ Street Side Medics Victoria
✨ Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

📅 Wed 16 September, 9:30am – 12:30pm📍 Online, via ZoomAre your organisational values actually shaping the way you lead v...
08/09/2026

📅 Wed 16 September, 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Online, via Zoom

Are your organisational values actually shaping the way you lead volunteers?

When they’re clearly defined and put into practice, values can help build a positive culture and become one of your most important tools for attracting the right people to your cause.

In this interactive session, explore how to bring your values to life within your volunteer program.

🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/JlWZei0

07/09/2026

Meet the finalists for the 2026 Young Volunteer Award 🏆🤩

All under 25, each of our finalists is already making their mark. Through volunteering, they’re turning their ideas and passions into meaningful impact – and showing that leadership can start at any age.

✨ Berelian Daghagheleh
✨ Gurvijay Singh Mahal
✨ Lochie Antoniazzi
✨ Natalie Smith
✨ Phu Nguyen
✨ Quinney Brownfield
✨ Rohan Richards
✨ Shiao Lu Ooi

Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 8 October!
🔗 Full list of finalists: https://buff.ly/fedK4dZ

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