Volunteering in Manningham (ViM) has been established to assist volunteers - and agencies where volunteers work - in the municipality of Manningham.

If you would like to

• Volunteer in the municipality of Manningham
• Help your local community
• Learn or practise new skills
• Give back to your community
• Meet new people

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A Legend in the Middle East
A spindly little sparrow is lying on her back in the middle of the road. A horseman comes by, dismounts and asks the sparrow what she's doing lying upside down like that. "I heard the heavens are going to fall today," said the sparrow. "Oh," said the horseman, "and I suppose your spindly little legs can hold up the heavens." "One does what one can," said the sparrow. "One does what one can!."

Source: The Effective Management of Volunteer Programs by Marlene Wilson

Even when soused with sea-spray, the volunteers on Melbourne's tall ship, the Enterprize, are a jolly crew. Most are having the experience of a lifetime, sailing on a replica of a nineteenth century schooner. By volunteering on the Enterprize, they can have this experience regularly - not just once.

These sea-dogs are making sure that the traditional skills of sailing and maintaining this type of boat are kept alive and passed on to younger generations. They're performing this community service, while pursuing their own passion.

What hobby or passion could you pursue in your choice of volunteering? What skill or knowledge could you share with others trhough volunteering? How many more hours of happiness could you build into your life through volunteering?

This website will lead you to over a hundred volunteering opportunities, but there are thousands more possibilities waiting for you to explore. Hoist the mainsail and steady as she goes...