What is volunteering?

Volunteering is all about you being able to contribute some of your own time to help people in our communities.

Volunteering comes in various forms, from formal to informal volunteering, to community-giving, which is often fluid and responsive to community needs, through to virtual activities which are performed online.

The are many benefits to volunteering for individuals, communities and organisations. Some of those benefits include:

• increasing community connection and reducing social isolation
• learning new skills and building confidence
• providing individuals with a sense of purpose
• creating a pathway to employment by supporting job readiness and fostering professional networking opportunities

Take a look at a walkthrough of our annual Darebin Volunteer Expo. The expo is a showcase of local organisations and community groups, talking all things volunteering in the Darebin community.

Choosing a volunteer role that's right for you

With so many volunteering opportunities available, it can be helpful to consider the following points when thinking about volunteering.

• Look for volunteer roles that match your interests and/or skills
• Your capacity - how much time can you offer and how often?
• Does the purpose of the organisation/ group align with your values?

More information

Volunteer Programs Officer
Phone: 03 8470 8888
Email: volunteering@darebin.vic.gov.au