Volunteering Victoria

Want to help to inspire the next generation of volunteers? 🌟 Volunteering is one of the best ways to gain confidence and learn new skills - and it doesn't have to be a big commitment. The new ‘Hanging out to help out’ campaign shows how young volunteers like Eddie are doing just that. 🔗 Visit volunteering.gov.au to get involved.

Meet the finalists for our Volunteer Impact Award 💥✨ Each of our finalists has made a remarkable difference in their communities through their volunteering contributions: 🔹 Brenton Ponza 🔹 Chris Christofi 🇦🇺 🇨🇾 🔹 David Miller 🔹 Elizabeth (Liz) Reen 🔹 Gina Poulos 🔹 Helen Gibson 🔹 Mustafa Kouklan 🔹 William (Bill) Abbley Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner on 25 February! 🏆 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2024 

There’s nothing like good food to bring people together! 🧑🏻🍳 The Volunteering Victoria team recently spent an incredible day with Free to Feed, a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting inclusion for refugees and asylum seekers. Thank you to Nada for sharing her Egyptian heritage and delicious recipes with us ❤️ What a way to kick off 2025! ✨

📍 Special Interest Group: Leadership in Volunteering 📅 Tues 4 Feb, 11am - 12.30pm (online) Are you ready to take your leadership in volunteering to the next level? Our Special Interest Group is dedicated to empowering leaders and managers of volunteers like you! 🌟 This is your chance to connect with fellow volunteering professionals, share ideas, and grow your network in a supportive community. In this session, hear from our very own Geoff Sharp (CEO, Volunteering Victoria) on change management, including the psychology at play and how to approach it effectively. Come along and join the conversation! 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/41XzpaZ

Meet the finalists for our Volunteering Innovation Award 💡✨ Each of our finalists have delivered positive outcomes through a unique volunteering program or new practices to improve the work of their organisation: 🔸 Ardoch 🔸 Barwon Health 🔸 Birth for Humankind 🔸 Gather My Crew Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner on 25 February! 🏆 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2024 

Meet the finalists for our Grassroots Volunteering Award 🌱✨ All entirely volunteer led and operated, our finalists are small grassroots organisations making big impact in their local communities: 🔸 Action Sweetwater Creek 🔸 Community Response Australia Inc 🔸 Friends of the Children Foundation 🔸 Tribe Monbulk Youth 🔸 Veterans For Fishing Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner on 25 February! 🏆 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://lnkd.in/g_Qi_mMg #VicVolAwards2024

We're back! 🎉 The Volunteering Victoria office has re-opened, and we can’t wait to dive into 2025 with you! If you’ve reached out to us over the break, thank you for your patience. Our team is working through all enquiries and will get back to you shortly. Here’s to another year of strengthening and celebrating volunteering across Victoria! ❤️

That's a wrap! 🎁 From the Volunteering Victoria team, we wish you a relaxing, safe and happy festive season. ❤️✨ Please note: Our office will be closed from Friday 20 December, and reopening Monday 13 January. See you in 2025! 👋 

Looking to give back this holiday season? 🎄✨ Every act of kindness - big or small - can create meaningful impact. Whether through volunteering, donating or simply reaching out to someone in need, there are many ways to help make this festive season a little brighter for all. Check out our latest blog post for some ideas and inspiration! ⬇️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OYh88a

This International Migrants Day, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of migrants in our communities 🌏 At Volunteering Victoria, we believe volunteering should be for everyone. That’s why we’re eager to better understand and support newly arrived migrants in their volunteering journeys. If you, or someone you know, are new to Australia and giving back to the local community, we’d love to hear your story! 🔗 Submit here: https://bit.ly/4gwm3Ja