Volunteering Victoria

The last State of Volunteering report for Victoria was released in 2020, and a lot has changed since then! With new funding from the Victorian Government, Volunteering Victoria is excited to lead fresh research that will capture the latest trends and challenges in volunteering across the state. This vital data will help guide the future of volunteering in Victoria - ensuring our communities thrive. 🫶 Now’s your chance to be part of this important work! Whether you lead volunteers or give your time to your local community, there are 2 ways to get involved: ✏️ Volunteer leader survey 💬 Local focus groups Visit our website for full details, and make sure you're subscribed to our mailing list so you don't miss out! 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4evPNWj ✉️ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3UDSRqr #VolunteeringMatters #StateOfVolunteeringVIC

Calling all emergency services volunteers!🚨 Join our online forum to share your experience and ideas for the future of volunteering in Victoria. 🗓️ When: Wed 6 November 2024, 6pm - 7:30pm (AEDT) 📍 Where: Online, via Zoom 🎁 Bonus: Receive a $30 gift card for your time! Limited spots – sign up today to join the conversation! ➡️ Register here: bit.ly/SOVR-Emergency 🔗 About the State of Volunteering research: bit.ly/About-SOVR-Vic #VolunteeringMatters #StateOfVolunteeringVIC Victoria State Emergency Service Country Fire Authority (CFA) St John Ambulance (Vic) Australian Red Cross

FORUM: Volunteer Leaders & Managers 📅 Tues 29 October 2024 📍 Hawthorn Arts Centre, VIC With the support of Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre, this session aims to gather insights from leaders of volunteers across Victoria. 💡 How can we improve the volunteering experience? 💡 How can we engage more volunteers? Limited places available - secure yours now to join the conversation! ➡️ Register: https://bit.ly/3zUvYJd 🔗 About the State of Volunteering research: https://bit.ly/4evPNWj #StateOfVolunteeringVIC #VolunteeringMatters

Calling all Victorian volunteer managers, coordinators, and leaders! 📣 With new State Government funding, we're launching fresh research to uncover the latest trends and challenges in volunteering. But we need your help! ⬇️ Be part of shaping the future of volunteering in Victoria. Take part in our short survey to share your insights and experiences engaging volunteers. 📝 Complete survey: https://bit.ly/4eKfBOx 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4evPNWj #StateOfVolunteeringVIC #VolunteeringMatters

State of Volunteering forums are underway! 🚀 With support from our local partners, we're hosting focus groups across Victoria to hear first-hand about people’s experiences with volunteering. Last week we kicked off with a session in Mildura, with thanks to Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre. These forums explore key themes and insights from various community groups, and will directly contribute to the Victorian State of Volunteering Report. Want to be part of the conversation? 💬 Check out the full schedule on our website and secure your spot! Both in-person and online sessions are available. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4evPNWj #StateOfVolunteeringVIC #VolunteeringMatters

This World Mental Health Day, we're celebrating the power of connection. 💖 Whether it's connecting with loved ones, supporting colleagues, or deepening ties to our communities, meaningful connections play a vital role in good mental health. Volunteering offers a wonderful way to build lasting relationships - with our community, with each other, and within ourselves. Join us in recognising how volunteering strengthens these bonds and helps us achieve better mental wellbeing. 🙏 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eCuH8q Mental Health Australia #MeaningfulConnectionsMatter

TRAINING: Volunteer Screening Deconstructed 📅 Tues 15 October 2024 ⏰ 9:30am - 12:30pm 📍 Online, via Zoom Want to ensure your volunteers are the perfect fit? We can guide you on essential tools and strategies to enhance your volunteer screening process, without leaving you tied in red tape. Join this FREE interactive session to learn more about: 🔸 common tools for volunteer screening 🔸 protecting your organisation from risk 🔸 effectively interviewing volunteers 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3IHNdhj

Be part of shaping the future of volunteering in Victoria! ⚡ Funded by the Victorian State Government, we are seeking professionals for two key roles in the upcoming State of Volunteering in Victoria research: 🔍 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 – Provide in-depth analysis of the state of volunteering in Victoria, including recommendations for future action. 📣 𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 – Prepare impactful reports and resources summarising the research findings. Could this be you? See the link below for further details and submit a proposal by Monday 28 October 2024. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3TXyqFi

Happy World Habitat Day! 🌍🌿 Today, we celebrate the vital role volunteers play in protecting and understanding our natural environments. In Victoria’s Bael Bael Grasslands, citizen scientists have been instrumental in helping record over 1,400 individual animals across diverse grassland species. From shining a light on threatened species to assisting with climate change research, their efforts make a difference every day. "It's really up to all of us to look after our own nature history and our own backyard." - Andrej, volunteer with Field Naturalists Club of Victoria 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BrSgSL 🎥 See the volunteers in action: https://bit.ly/47XNTeu Parks Victoria

Only a few days left to submit your expression of interest in the Strong and Resilient Communities Activity Grants! ⏰ If you're a grassroots organisation, you could secure funding for one-off, time-limited projects that build volunteer management capability and help boost support for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. Express your interest by Friday 4 October 2024 at 4pm (AEST). 🔗 Read more & apply: https://bit.ly/3ZQFqHM