Volunteer matching services
Many organisations advertise volunteer opportunities on their own websites or via search tools on volunteer matching websites.
In addition to the free volunteer matching service available to community organisations on this Portal, here’s a selection of other websites where organisations can advertise their volunteering opportunities.
This list is by no means exhaustive. Contact us to suggest other relevant websites.
Select an area or topic of interest:
General volunteer matching | Location-based services | Skilled volunteer matching
General volunteer matching
Volunteer matching sites are just like job search websites. People who are interested in volunteering can search for opportunities using criteria like locality, availability, area of interest or organisation:
Go Volunteer/Seek Volunteer
Prospective volunteers can find opportunities based on keywords, postcode, organisation or position. Or use the advanced search option to tailor a search.
VolunteerSeeker
Prospective volunteers can browse volunteer opportunities in Victoria or search for an opportunity by category and/or availability.
Location-based services
These local services advertise and match volunteer opportunities for a specific area or region. You can also contact your local council to inquire about other websites in your area where you can advertise your volunteering opportunities:
Baw Baw Shire Council - Volunteering Baw Baw
Prospective volunteers can browse current volunteering opportunities in the Baw Baw region and access other information for volunteers and community organisations. Where is Baw Baw Shire?
Bayside City Council - Volunteering Opportunities
A range of volunteering opportunities for individuals and community groups. Where is the Bayside City Council?
Cardinia Shire – Volunteering Opportunities
Prospective volunteers can search for volunteering opportunities based in the Cardinia Shire area. Where is the Cardinia Shire?
City of Casey – Volunteer Matcher
The City of Casey's online Volunteer Matcher program quickly matches volunteers with available positions in the local community. Where is the City of Casey?
Community Skillsbank
Prospective volunteers can browse volunteering opportunities based in the north-eastern region of Victoria.
Community Southwest - Volunteer
A coalition of not-for-profit organisations within South West Victoria which require volunteers to provide a wide range of services to people within townships in and between Camperdown, Hamilton, Portland and Warrnambool.
Darebin Information, Volunteer and Resource Service
Supports interested and current volunteers to find volunteer opportunities, access volunteer training and get information, services and advice about volunteering in the Darebin region.
Hobsons Bay City Council – Volunteering
Prospective volunteers can find out about opportunities for individuals and organisations in the Hobsons Bay area. Where is Hobsons Bay City Council?
Hume City Council – Hume Volunteer Gateway
A free community service that connects people who volunteer with organisations who need volunteers. Where is Hume City Council?
Manningham – Volunteering
Volunteering in Manningham (ViM) has been established to help volunteers, and agencies where volunteers work, in the municipality of Manningham (including Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Lower Templestowe, Park Orchards, Templestowe, Warrandyte, Wonga Park).
Moonee Valley City Council – Volunteering
Prospective volunteers can find out about volunteering opportunities in the Moonee Valley area. Where is Moonee Valley Council?
Mitchell Shire Council – Mitchell Community Skillsbank
Mitchell Community Skillsbank is a central hub for volunteers and volunteering groups working in Mitchell Shire. Where is Mitchell Shire Council?
Nillumbik Shire – Nillumbik Gives
Prospective volunteers can explore how they can help the community by volunteering, donating and recycling. Where is Nillumbik Shire?
Yarra Ranges Shire – Volunteer xChange
Prospective volunteers can register your interest or browse volunteering opportunities in the Yarra Ranges region. Where is Yarra Ranges Shire?
Volunteer resource centres and services
Prospective volunteers can find their nearest Volunteer Resource Centre to find out about relevant volunteering opportunities in the area.
Skilled volunteer matching
These websites specialise in matching volunteers with volunteer organisations who are looking for someone with a particular skill or expertise:
Ampersand
Network for university students seeking skills development and networking opportunities through volunteering.
Goodcompany
Skilled volunteers can register their skills and interests to be matched with a relevant organisation seeking similar services.
Pro Bono Australia – Volunteer Match
Prospective volunteers can browse Victorian based skilled or professional volunteering opportunities or search for a vacancy by category or location.
SkillShare, supported by Oxfam Australia
Find out about the Oxfam's skilled volunteer SkillShare program and register online as a volunteer or volunteer organisation.