Volunteering - Get involved in volunteering

Two women SES volunteers in their uniformsVolunteering is a great way to meet new people, feel connected, learn new skills and give something back to your community. Whatever your age, background, ability or interests, there are plenty of ways to help and lots of organisations and people who need it. Here’s how you can get involved.

Linked page opens in a new windowVictoria’s Volunteering Portal
An online community and information resource for volunteers and volunteering organisations.

Linked page opens in a new windowGo For Your Life
Getting involved in your community makes you feel good and makes your community a better place to live.

Linked page opens in a new windowVolunteering Victoria
The peak body representing the volunteer movement in Victoria.

Linked page opens in a new windowGo Volunteer
Australia's first volunteer recruitment website. Use Go Volunteer to search for volunteering roles by location, organisation, the type of work you would like and the time commitment you are able to make.

Linked page opens in a new windowInfoxchange Volunteer Seeker
This not-for-profit organisation is dedicated to providing a quality, up to date information service to the Australian community sector.

Linked page opens in a new windowOur Community
The national gateway for Australia’s 700,000 community groups and schools.

Linked page opens in a new windowGood Company
Good Company helps put young professionals in contact with community organisations seeking assistance with specific one-off needs and projects.

Linked page opens in a new windowPro Bono Australia
Pro Bono Australia aims to facilitate an increase in the level of philanthropy in Australia and to give not-for-profit organisations the resources they need to run effectively.

Linked page opens in a new windowAustralian Volunteers International
Australian Volunteers International is Australia’s largest and most experienced international volunteer sending agency.

Learn more about volunteering:



  • Learn why volunteering is important
  • Download Victoria's Volunteering Strategy (PDF 1019 kb) or (Word 1496 kb)
  • Learn more about DPCD grants and certificates of recognition
  • Discover volunteering resources
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