Training
Volunteering offers many benefits beyond giving back to the community, including the opportunity to build new skills and gain valuable experience.
Training for Volunteers
At Volunteering Geelong, we know that volunteering is not only about giving back, it’s also an opportunity to grow. Through volunteering, you can build valuable skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership, while gaining real-world experience that boosts confidence and expands your networks.
We support volunteers to access training by connecting you with local community organisations across the Greater Geelong region that offer learning and development opportunities.
We’re also working towards developing our own volunteer and onboarding workshops to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to get started in your role.
In the meantime, training and professional development opportunities are available through our peak body, Volunteering Victoria, including a range of workshops and resources to support your volunteering journey.
Classes & Workshops for Volunteers & Volunteer Managers
The following training sessions are provided through Volunteering VIC customised training program, and are generally organised by local councils and
not-for-profit organisations. If you would like to make an enquiry, please complete their Tailored Training Enquiry Form. Volunteering Geelong local workshops coming later in 2026.
How to Find a Volunteer Role to Enhance Your Career
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Navigating Boundaries in Your Volunteer Role
Understand your role responsibilities and boundaries to ensure a safe respectful and positive volunteering experience
Rights, Responsibilities and Boundary Setting
Learn your rights responsibilities and how to set clear boundaries to create a safe positive and rewarding volunteer role
Transitioning to Retirement: How to Get Involved in Volunteering
Explore volunteering opportunities in retirement to stay active build connections and give back to your local community
Volunteering in Australia: Your Rights and Responsibilities
Learn your rights and responsibilities when volunteering in Australia to ensure a safe supported and rewarding experience
Training for Organisations
Volunteering Geelong offers practical, engaging training designed to support volunteer managers, coordinators, volunteers, and community organisations.
Our training program focuses on building confident, connected and resilient volunteer-involving organisations. Workshops cover topics including mental health and wellbeing, volunteer sustainability, supporting safe and inclusive volunteering, community connections, and strategic planning for volunteer boards. Training is designed to provide practical skills, useful resources and opportunities to strengthen both volunteers and the organisations that support them.
All workshops delivered by Volunteering Geelong from the latter part of 2026 will be held onsite at Volunteering Geelong, located at the Geelong West Town Hall. Workshops will be facilitated by our local mental health and wellbeing professionals, and discounted rates will be available for members.
