Volunteer organisation stories

These stories showcase the ideas, work and programs of a selection of volunteer organisations from around Victoria.

Student volunteers gain skills working with patients

Sixty-three patients in the Geelong region were recently prescribed an eight-week outdoor physical activity program by their local general practitioners. Students from the Gordon Institute developed a 'Park Fun' session for the patients as part of their Diploma of Sport Development. Read more about this Green Referrals program.

Getting active in nature's gym

Volunteers from disability services in Geelong helped improve the environment as part of an innovative 'Green Gym' program. The program has provided an opportunity for people using disability services to volunteer and connect with conservation groups. Read Getting active in nature's gym.

Standards are go! Eastern Volunteers share best practice advice

Eastern Volunteer's Nicole Ryan gives hints, tips and advice on how to go about revising your organisation's policies and procedures in line with the National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not for Profit Organisations. Read Nicole's story.

Volunteering and young people who have a disability – benefits and advice

Three short films produced by the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) talking to organisations who work with young volunteers who have a disability. They talk about the benefits of having these young people in their organisation and give advice on creating an inclusive workplace.

Volunteering Geelong is Leading with Standards

Volunteering Geelong has developed a new program to help organisations tailor and implement best practice in volunteer management.

Working collaboratively with young volunteers

A video by SYN media looking at things you can do to make sure that your project doesn't fall flat if a volunteer leaves, and so you can continue to integrate volunteers into your organisation. Watch Working collaboratively with young volunteers.

What’s the secret to a good volunteer-staff relationship?

A video by SYN media looking at keeping your young volunteers by offering challenging and rewarding work. Watch What’s the secret to a good volunteer-staff relationship?

Keeping your volunteers happy

A video by SYN media looking at how to create a positive work environment and help your young volunteers cope with stress and frustrations. Watch Keeping your volunteers happy.

Getting young people involved

This video was produced by SYN media and looks at practical ways to involve and support young volunteers in your organisation. Watch Getting young people involved.

Creating workplace diversity

Michael Moriarty from Darebin Information, Volunteer & Resource Service (DIVRS) talks about creating workplace diversity and overcoming challenges. Watch Michael's short film.

Fresh ideas for working with culturally diverse groups

Kelsey Schwabe from Brotherhood of St Laurence talks about working with volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Watch Kelsey's short film.

Developing a volunteer program with cultural diversity in mind

Carlene Lamanna from Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) gives advice on developing a volunteer program. Watch Carlene's short film.

Getting Work Ready in Whittlesea

Madeleine Nguidjol is from Cameroon. She began as a volunteer at Whittlesea Council before gaining employment and spearheading their 'Work Ready' program. Watch Madeleine's short film.

Volunteers providing invaluable support at Limbs 4 Life

Limbs 4 Life is an inspirational volunteer organisation that provides information and peer support to amputees. Read about the many ways volunteers are involved.

Farm gate cold calling

Farm Gate Cold Calling brought volunteers right to farm doorsteps visiting more than 250 homes in the Tatura district. Read their story

Being part of the team

The Berwick Junior Football Club has grown so much over the years they have separated its volunteers into three levels: a committee level, a team level, and its players. They are working to ensure that their players become involved in the club and throughout the community and that each parent has the opportunity to participate on game day. Read their story.

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