Volunteering Gippsland

10/06/2026

Do you have a nomination for the Bass Coast Community awards?

02/06/2026

Patty Dangerfield has RANKED the most important AFL volunteers and we need to know… do you agree?

1️⃣ Team Manager
2️⃣ Canteen Manager
3️⃣ President
4️⃣ Water Carrier
5️⃣ Trainer

Drop your ranking in the comments, AND — who's the unsung hero at YOUR club? Tag them below! They might just deserve a little more than a shoutout 🏆

Nominations are now open for the Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards — link https://play.afl/toyota-afl-national-volunteer-awards to nominate your local legend. Don't let them go unrecognised!

25/05/2026

Another inspirational Gippsland Volunteer Arfa Khan. Congratulations UMSLV

25/05/2026

National Volunteer Week may be over, but recognition shouldn't end there!

There’s still time to celebrate the volunteers and organisations making a difference in communities across Victoria.

Nominations for the 2026 Victorian Volunteering Awards close this Wednesday 27 May.

Already started an entry? 📝
Make sure you submit before the deadline – incomplete nominations won’t be considered.

🔗 Nominate now: http://bit.ly/VicVolAwards2025

23/05/2026

🌟 Volunteer of the Day: Chloe! 🌟

Today’s Latrobe City Council Volunteer Expo has been buzzing with energy thanks to Chloe from the Latrobe City Council Youth Council!

Chloe has brought enthusiasm, positivity and a passion for community that perfectly represents the next generation of volunteers making a difference across Victoria.

Did you know? Young people aged 15–24 are the largest group of volunteers in Victoria according to the Volunteering Victoria Victorian State of Volunteering Report and Chloe is a fantastic example of why!

Thank you, Chloe, for inspiring others and showing the power of young people in our community.

21/05/2026

She coaches the Under 12s. Then pulls on her boots and plays herself. ⚽

For Lucy at Inverloch Stars Soccer Club, giving back isn't a sacrifice — it's just part of being in the game.

Watching the kids grow. Meeting new people. Helping make sport possible for the next generation.

And yeah — coaching has made her a better player too. 😄

That's the thing about volunteering. You get back just as much as you give.

This is her year to volunteer.

Is it yours?

👉 gippsport.com.au/your-year-to-volunteer



Volunteering Gippsland Regional Sport Victoria

21/05/2026

We are so proud of all our Gippsland volunteers, but we have to give a special shoutout to Zaralee, one of our absolute favourites!
Her love for volunteering is almost as big as her love for bats, and that's saying something! A proud Gunaikurnai woman, Zaralee volunteers with Moonshadow Flying Fox Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre.
We see you, Zaralee. And we love it. 🦇❤️

21/05/2026

Two volunteers. One club. Endless impact. 🎾

Ryan and Taylor both give their time to Moe Tennis Club - and between them, they do it all. From running the club as president to managing the shop, taking fees, and keeping the socials going.

Different roles. Same reason.

Giving back. Being part of something bigger. And knowing that what they do helps kids grow, adults connect, and their community thrive.

That's what volunteering looks like in Gippsland.

This is Ryan and Taylor's year to volunteer.

Is it yours?

👉 gippsport.com.au/your-year-to-volunteer



Regional Sport Victoria

21/05/2026

Meet the heart of Gippsland Badminton. 🏸

Debbie has been showing up for over 25 years.
Rowan volunteers because he loves the game and wants it to survive.
Honey does it for the social life, the sport, and the people she's met along the way.

Three volunteers. One club. All in it for the love of it.

This is their year to volunteer.

Is it yours?

It starts with one year. Where could it take you?
👉 gippsport.com.au/your-year-to-volunteer



Volunteering Gippsland Regional Sport Victoria

21/05/2026

How lucky is Gippsland to have amazing volunteers like Glenys in our communities.
GLaWAC West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

Congratulations to our 2025 Victorian Volunteer of the Year, Glenys Watts, who was celebrated last night as a finalist at the inaugural national awards.

Held on the Ngunnawal lands in Canberra, the event brought together eight State and Territory recipients, each representing the strength, diversity and impact of volunteering in their communities.

A proud Gunaikurnai Elder and respected community leader, Glenys has spent more than 30 years strengthening cultural preservation, truth-telling and community wellbeing across Victoria.

“I don’t volunteer for recognition – I do it out of passion and a drive to create change.”

We're incredibly proud of Glenys for all her achievements and for representing Victoria on the national stage. ❤️

Inspired by Glenys’ story? You can help select this year's recipient by nominating in the 2026 Victorian Volunteering Awards, closing soon!

🏆 Nominate now: https://buff.ly/HCMd0eL
🔗 Browse all the national finalists: https://buff.ly/HUnrtzi