About Us

Volunteering Geelong is an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting and supporting volunteering and the role of volunteers in the Geelong, Surf Coast and Otway regions.

Since 1998, we have worked with individuals, groups and organisations in our community to facilitate volunteering through:

• Interviewing and training people interested in becoming a volunteer
• Connecting people wishing to volunteer with other local not-for-profit groups and organisations looking for volunteer support
• Supporting businesses and larger organisations seeking volunteer opportunities for staff development.
• Coordinating specific volunteer program to help build confidence and skills of vulnerable people from our community.

As a volunteer resource centre, we also advocate the importance of volunteers and volunteering within our region. This region covers the municipalities of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains, Queenscliffe, Colac Otway and Surf Coast.

As part of this advocacy role, we coordinate the annual Geelong Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Our fundraising is coordinated through the Volunteering Geelong Community Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2019 to attract funding for volunteer services specifically directed at supporting the most vulnerable in our community to deliver a more equitable society.