Volunteer benefits
and stories

Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering is all about making a difference in your community; it also benefits you personally as it offers the chance to:

  • act on your values, passions and interests
  • make new friendships and create professional networks
  • gain work experience and learn new skills
  • enjoy new social and cultural experiences
  • develop personally and build confidence
  • enjoy better physical and mental health
  • challenge yourself in a supportive environment
  • feel warm and fuzzy about helping your community
  • have fun!

Volunteers are happier, healthier and sleep better than those who don’t volunteer. Just a few hours of volunteer work can make a difference to your happiness and mood!

Volunteer stories

Do you know a volunteer making a difference in their community? Share their story with us to have it featured on this page!

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Amelia - 45 Downstairs
Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES)
Bairnsdale Regional Unlimited Sports
Brayakooloong Community Wellbeing Centre
Cyril Callister Vegemite Museum
Feminista Vinyl
GEGAC Bairnsdale
Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre
Meadows Community Hub
National Sustainable Living Festival
Sailors with Disabilities
Spring Fling Festival
State Library Volunteer Greeters Program
The Barb Martin Bushbank
The Compassionate Friends Victoria
Volunteering For Inclusion
Wyndham Bright Young Leaders