Volunteering Australia

http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/html/s01_home/home.asp Read more...

Manningham City Council

http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au

GoVolunteer

http://www.govolunteer.com.au/ Read more ...

Volunteering - an opportunity for the whole family

http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/files/2PAIFV412Q/VA_Sub_Guide_Family_Volunteering_FINAL.pdf Read more ...

UNV- United Nations online volunteers

http://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en/org/index.html Read more...

Manningham City Council Community Directory

http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/live/community_directory.html?s=1001

World Volunteer Web

http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/ Read more ...

International Volunteer Day - Imagine a world without volunteers

If volunteers were a nation, they would be at least the ninth most populous country in the world.

http://www.cafebabel.co.uk/article/27518/focus-volunteering-three-out-of-ten-europeans.html

Conservation volunteers

Book for a project online, travel to central point (usually in West Melbourne) to get free bus to and from the worksite. Have fun working in a team, while learning new skills and making a difference.

http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/

Volunteering Victoria

http://www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au/

ourcommunity.com.au

Our Community is a world-leading social enterprise that provides advice, tools and training for Australia’s 700,000 community groups and schools, and practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government.

http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/

GrantsLINK

http://www.grantslink.gov.au/

Department of Planning & Community Development (DCPD) grants site

http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/

PilchConnect

The Public Interest Law Clearing House (VIC) Inc.( PILCH) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to furthering the public interest, improving access to justice and protecting human rights.

http://www.pilch.org.au/

Consumer Affairs Victoria

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/HomePage?ReadForm&1=Home~&2=~&3=~

Volunteering opportunities for special events 2011

Do you want to volunteer but are unable to make a regular time commitment, because of work, study, family, travel or other obligations? Volunteering for a special event is usually heaps of fun, with the extra buzz that comes from being part of a special occasion with many participants. Volunteer with your friends or family for extra enjoyment. Your time contribution can be as big or as small as you can fit into your busy life- every effort counts and helps make a better world.

Click here for 2011 calendar of special events requiring volunteers

Volunteering positions at community legal centres

Find out more about volunteering at a community legal centre or search the database for community legal centres seeking volunteers.

http://www.clcvolunteers.net.au/

Australian Government community portal

The community portal helps Australian communities and community groups find relevant, up-to-date information

http://www.community.gov.au/

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development

The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development program places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on short-term assignments of between 3-12 months, in developing countries throughout the Asia Pacific region.

http://www.ausaid.gov.au/youtham/default.cfm

Energize Inc.

http://www.energizeinc.com/

The Centre for Volunteering (NSW)

http://www.volunteering.com.au/

Pro Bono Australia

Resources include Volunteer Match, a specialised service linking skilled, professional volunteers with the not-for-profit sector. Find a volunteer or offer your skills.

http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/

Oxfam Skillshare

Oxfam's professional volunteers have skills in many areas, e.g. strategic and business planning; marketing and PR; information technology support such as websites and databases; documentation of organisational processes and procedures; accounting; research; project management; submission preparation; training; event coordination; and legal and management advice.

http://www.oxfamskillshare.org/

Centrelink

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/

Australian Charities

Provides a comprehensive outline and contact point for major charitable organisations

http://www.auscharity.org/

Australian Volunteers International

Australian Volunteers International provides opportunities for Australians to become volunteers and helps them in sharing the learning from their international experiences.

http://www.australianvolunteers.com/

Volunteer Search

http://jobsearch.gov.au/volunteer/default.aspx

Youth Challenge Australia

http://www.youthchallenge.org.au/client/c_index.jsp

OzVPM

Oz Volunteer Program Management gives access to a wide range of resources that will help you to support volunteer management in your organisation, professionally develop as a Volunteer Program Manager, find up-to-date and relevant resources about volunteerism, and link with others working in the field. The site caters for all levels of experience - from new coordinators, wanting to learn the basics, right through to experienced volunteer program management professionals, wanting to keep abreast of the latest trends.

http://www.ozvpm.com/index.php

Australasian Association of Volunteer Administrators

Contains many useful resources including OurSharedResources.org, a free service for managers of volunteers to access resources, such as templates, manuals, tips and ideas, and add their own resources.

http://www.aava.asn.au/

OurSharedResources.org

With many volunteer managers contributing to this site, we avoid re-inventing the wheel time and time again. Resources can be downloadable, real-world examples of forms, manuals or position descriptions; templates & tools for creating resources; and tips, ideas and how-to resources.

http://www.oursharedresources.com/

morevolunteers

A wealth of ideas on volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition. You can sign up for a weekly newsletter from Dr Judy Esmond, a world leader in this field.

http://www.morevolunteers.com/

United Nations special day observances

Have you ever wondered when to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (9-10 May) or World Television Day (21 November)? Have you ever looked for a special day to link one of your programs or events to (e.g. International Day of Older Persons on 1 October or Universal Children's Day on 20 November)? The interactive United Nations Observances Calendar for 2010 has this information and more. Almost all the entries have links to the specific websites for each day.

http://www.un.org/observances/days.shtml

Volunteering poem

Who began the first schools and hospitals? Who stormed the Bastille amid cheers? Who do you think demolished the Berlin Wall? Volunteers! Volunteers! Volunteers! Click here for full poem

YouTube video on volunteering

This video was made by Volunteer Link in NSW and gives an excellent overview of the types of opportunities that volunteering offers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb4_3jWjSlM

Volunteering unplugged

Victoria's Volunteer Portal

Victoria now has a new resource to help volunteers find volunteer opportunities.

EACH Eastern Access Community Health) training services

EACH training offers nationally accredited training, and a wide range of seminars and workshops. It specialises in assisting people managing disabilities to participate in vocational education. Many of its courses are designed for workers and volunteers in community services.

Find out more about EACH training courses

Travellers Aid Medical Companion Project in Melbourne's CBD

Enjoy a weekly visit to Melbourne's lively and stimulating CBD and combine this with volunteering as a medical companion to elderly or disabled people from regional Victoria who are attending medical appointments in Melbourne, meeting them at Southern Cross station and travelling with them by public transport to and from their appointments. You'll have time left over in the day to explore our vibrant CBD, including its lanes, markets, gardens, historic places, and free exhibitions.

Find out more about being a Volunteer Medical Companion with Travellers Aid

Receive the free monthly People First E-News, full of news, tips, resources and thought-provoking articles

This e-newsletter is published by People First Total Solutions, whose CEO is Martin Cowling. Martin was named in 2010 as one of 67 leading speakers on philanthropy by Philanthropy 411, along with Bono and Jim Collins. People First E-News is full of news, tips, resources and thought-provoking articles. It's especially great for volunteer coordinators because it draws on Martin's depth of experience of volunteering and the not-for-profit sector. Go to People First Total Solutions website and click on the link to sign up to this e-newsletter.

Student activities - find out more about volunteering

Online activites for students - find out more about volunteering

Planning a volunteer event - simple checklist

http://www.activenetwork.com.au/event-management-resources/articles/sample-event-planning-checklist.htm Download a simple checklist for planning a volunteer event

Download a welcome sign in community languages - .pdf

Download welcome sign in community languages .pdf

Download a welcome sign in community languages - Word version

This downloadable Word version of the welcome sign enables you to add a local Aboriginal language or change the community languages included.

Download welcome sign in community languages - Word version

Skilled Volunteers - A Guide for Community Organisations VCOSS 2011

This guide is compiled by the VCOSS Training and Development Clearinghouse to assist community organisations access the support of skilled volunteers. It provides information about Victorian skilled volunteer providers: goodcompany, Greatconnections, Leadership Victoria, Loddon Mallee Community Leadership Program, PILCH, SkillShare and Volunteering Victoria. Each entry outlines the type of support available, examples of assistance provided to community organisations and who to contact for further information.

Skilled Volunteers - a Guide for Community Organisations VCOSS 2011

Achieving My Goals Through Volunteering booklet - Leisure Networks - Supported volunteering for people with a disability

Leisure Networks is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and strengthens community sport, recreation and health opportunities for people of all abilities across the Barwon Region of Victoria. This engaging and inspirational booklet has individual stories of people with a disability who have been involved in supported volunteering through Leisure Networks. The booklet identifies the success factors for each volunteering placement and demonstrates what is possible when working together with a CAN DO approach.

Achieving My Goals Through Volunteering booklet