About this opportunity The volunteer will: • perform driving tasks to transport (pick up and drop off) clients, and to assist people with low vision or who are blind to get on and off the bus • ensure vehicles are left in a standard for use by other staff and volunteers • complete required data…
Crisis Supporter for Life Line Direct Ltd. – Mental Health. Support people who call Lifeline’s national hotline 13 11 14, so no person has to face their darkest moments alone. Contribute to an Australia that is less lonely and has a lower suicide rate today. About this Opportunities About LifeLine Lifeline offers a 24/7 crisis…
A Message From Our CEO This month, we’ve seen an incredible wave of community spirit across the region. From new volunteers stepping forward to businesses embracing corporate volunteering, the energy is inspiring. Thank you to everyone who continues to strengthen our community. Volunteer Spotlight: Margaret Margaret joined us last year after retiring from nursing. Today,…
Volunteering has long been associated with hands-on roles — serving meals, assisting at events, or supporting community programs. But a growing trend across regional Victoria is reshaping how people give back: skills-based volunteering. Rather than offering time alone, volunteers are contributing professional expertise — from marketing and IT support to governance and strategic planning. For…
Several Geelong-based businesses have recently partnered with Volunteering Geelong to deliver hands-on community support through structured corporate volunteering programs. The initiative connects workplaces with local charities, environmental groups and community services, creating meaningful team-based volunteering experiences. Participating businesses have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours across food relief programs, environmental clean-ups and mentoring initiatives. According to…
Volunteering Geelong has recorded one of its strongest months on record, connecting more than 500 individuals with local volunteering opportunities across the Geelong, Surf Coast and Otway regions. The milestone reflects growing community interest in giving back, as well as increased demand from local organisations seeking volunteer support. CEO [Insert Name] said the surge highlights…
“We wanted our values to mean something.” BayTech Solutions prides itself on innovation and community-minded thinking. But according to Operations Manager Liam Foster, they wanted their corporate social responsibility to go beyond a statement on their website. “We didn’t know where to start,” Liam says. After contacting Volunteering Geelong, they were guided through opportunities that…
“It started as a team-building idea.” When the directors at Coastal Accounting began planning their annual team day, they wanted something different. “We’d done the lunches and the escape rooms,” says Director Emma Clarke. “We wanted something meaningful.” A quick enquiry to Volunteering Geelong connected them with James, who helped identify opportunities that would suit…
“I didn’t think I was the volunteering type.” Daniel works full-time in IT. He’s practical, busy, and not naturally drawn to community programs. “I thought volunteering was something you did when you had loads of spare time,” he says. After moving to Geelong, he wanted to meet people outside of work but didn’t know how….
“I just wanted to feel useful again.” When Margaret retired after 38 years of nursing, she thought she’d enjoy the quiet. And she did — for a while. But after a few months, something felt missing. “I missed being around people,” she says. “I missed having somewhere to be.” A friend suggested she look into…
