Volunteer information and resources
Information, resources and useful links about volunteering.
Volunteering Australia
Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering. Their mission is to lead, strengthen, promote and celebrate volunteering. Check out the Volunteering Resource Hub where you can find a range of evidence-based, best practice resources to support effective volunteer engagement.
www.volunteeringaustralia.org
Volunteering Victoria
Volunteering Victoria is the state peak body for volunteering. Their focus is on advocacy, sector development and the promotion of volunteering.
www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au
Justice Connect
Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law program is a national legal service, offering legal advice, information, resources and tools and training for not-for-profit organisations.
www.justiceconnect.org.au
SEEK Volunteer
SEEK Volunteer is Australia’s largest free online source of volunteer opportunities. The platform provides an easy pathway for people to connect with the right volunteer opportunity.
www.volunteer.com.au
Professional development and networking
Darebin Leaders of Volunteers Network
The Darebin City Council has a longstanding legacy of involvement with volunteers. Council directly recruit and manage volunteers, as well as work in partnership with local volunteer-involving organisations and volunteer community groups. We are always looking for new, innovative ways to work together to promote positive, meaningful volunteering practices and opportunities for community. To find out ways to collaborate with Council or stay up to date with volunteer-sector related initiatives in Darebin contact the Volunteer Programs Officer.
Volunteering Victoria Special Interest Groups
Volunteering Victoria runs special interest groups with a Professional Development component. These groups provide opportunities for volunteer managers and leaders to come together to discuss emerging issues in the sector across a range of topics. For more information about the Special Interest Groups and how to get involved, use the contact details below.
Phone: 03 9052 4524
Email: info@volunteeringvictoria.org.au
Website: volunteeringvictoria.org.au
Environmental Volunteer Managers Network in the North
The Environmental Volunteer Managers (EVM) Network in the North is a newly established network facilitated by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). The network is inclusive of the City of Darebin and various neighbouring Councils. Environmental volunteering or volunteering for nature includes activities that involve caring for landscapes, waste and recovery, energy and climate change, sustainability, citizen science and wildlife care. Representatives from local LGAs and key agencies, and representatives from local community groups who engage environmental volunteers are all encouraged to participate. The network kicked off with in May 2023. For more information about the network and how to get involved, use the contact details below.
Phone: 0428 104 037
Email: environmental.volunteering@delwp.vic.gov.au
Website: environment.vic.gov.au
Darebin grants
Find out about grant programs available in Darebin on our Darebin grants page.
Volunteering in Darebin
More information
Volunteer Programs Officer
Phone: 03 8470 8888
Email: volunteering@darebin.vic.gov.au