Volunteering Victoria

Meet the finalists for the 2025 Volunteering Partnerships Award 🏆🤝 Each of our finalists has achieved positive outcomes for their communities through establishing effective and enduring partnerships: ✨ Buloke and Northern Grampians Landcare Network ✨ Candlebark Community Nursery Incorporated ✨ Gig Workers' Hub ✨ The Water Well Project Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 27 November! 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2025 

Meet the finalists for the 2025 Volunteer Commitment Award 🏆⏰ All our finalists are dedicated and passionate volunteers with a substantial record of commitment supporting their communities: ✨ Bill Lawler ✨ Glenys Watts ✨ Leanne Peterson ✨ Linda Widdup ✨ Rob Humphrys ✨ Rosanne Pirrottina ✨ Satbir Singh ✨ Thanh-Kham Tran-Dang OAM Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 27 November! 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2025 

Meet the finalists for the 2025 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. ✨ First Step Program ✨ Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria ✨ Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health ✨ Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service ✨ What Were You Wearing? - Australia ✨ Wyndham Bright Young Leaders Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 27 November! 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2025 

It's here: Happy International Volunteer Managers Day! 🎉🎉 Leaders of Volunteers are the driving force behind every thriving volunteering community. → You wear all the hats, often at the same time. → You connect people with purpose. → You lead with passion, creativity and courage to make change. Today especially, we celebrate YOU and all that you do. 💙 🔗 About IVMD: https://buff.ly/CVGinl6 💬 Tag below a bold leader who inspires you! #IVMDay25 #VolunteeringMatters

Meet the finalists for the 2025 Young Volunteer Award 🏆🤩 All under 25 years of age, each of our finalists has shown great enthusiasm, initiative and leadership through their volunteering contributions: ✨ Christine Tolotchkov ✨ Clancy Quirk ✨ Hoang Cam Vi Vo ✨ Rumaysa Salman ✨ Sebastiano Patti ✨ Thomas Volpe Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 27 November! 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2025 

"Leadership in volunteer engagement has always been about people and purpose. But purpose without courage changes nothing." As International Volunteer Managers Day approaches, we’re inviting Leaders of Volunteers to share their bold visions for the future of volunteering. In our latest 'Voices of Volunteering' blog, Tracey O'Neill, CVA challenges us to rethink what it means to lead – and to have the courage to drive real change. 💜 🔗 Read here: https://buff.ly/oqbj2by 💬 Share below: What does bold leadership look like to you? #IVMDay25 #VolunteeringMatters 

Meet the finalists for the 2025 Grassroots Volunteering Award 🏆🌱 All entirely volunteer led and operated, our finalists are small grassroots organisations making big impact in their local communities: ✨ Daylesford Good Grub Club ✨ Lions Club of Yarrawonga ✨ She Won't Be Right Mate ✨ The Sisterhood Project ✨ Unity Libyan Youth Association Stay tuned for the winners announcement on 27 November! 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2025 

Strong volunteer programs are built on reflection and feedback. Taking time to listen, review and share impact helps ensure your volunteer program continues to grow – and stays meaningful for everyone involved. Want some fresh ideas? 💡 Join us for a relaxed lunch and learn all about the Volunteer Involvement Cycle – a practical new resource linked to the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement. 📅 Tuesday 18 November 2025 ⏰ 11am – 12pm 📍 Online, via Zoom We'll unpack all four stages of the cycle, including simple ways to reflect on your program and show its impact. 🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/7mbgHRJ

Behind every volunteer is someone making it happen. 💚 In the lead up to International Volunteer Managers Day, we're inviting leaders across Victoria to share their insights in our 'Voices of Volunteering' blog series. This week we hear from a newcomer to the sector, as Gina Roggmann reflects on her journey starting out in volunteer leadership. 🔗 Read here: https://buff.ly/ZFxuwt5 💬 Share below: What was your first experience of volunteering? #IVMDay25 #VolunteeringMatters 

📅 Tuesday 11 November 2025, 9:30am - 12pm 📍 Online, via Zoom Ready to boost your influence and make a bigger impact? 💪 Join Tracey O'Neill, CVA for an interactive session designed to help you shape decisions, amplify volunteer voices, and lead with confidence. This isn’t just a webinar – it’s a hands-on workshop where you’ll connect, share ideas, and walk away with practical strategies you can put into action straight away. Limited places available! 🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/49byppq