Volunteering Victoria last produced a State of Volunteering Report in 2020, providing a comprehensive overview of volunteering in Victoria. Safe to say much has changed since then!
In May 2024, the Victorian Government announced funding for Volunteering Victoria to lead this important research. The updated data will capture the latest trends in volunteering and help guide the future of volunteering in Victoria.
About the research
We are seeking to understand the distinct experiences of volunteers across groups and geographic regions across Victoria. This important research will influence how volunteering is resourced, managed and valued.
To deliver this project, Volunteering Victoria has commenced the following:
Volunteer leader survey
As part of this research, Volunteering Victoria is conducting an in-depth survey of volunteer management in Victoria. This is open to all volunteer managers, coordinators, and leaders across the state, in either a paid or unpaid capacity.
If you engage volunteers at your organisation, community group, club, or charity — we want to hear from you!
The survey is OPEN from Monday 21 October 2024, 9am (AEDT).
Qualitative forums
With the help of our local partners, Volunteering Victoria will also host qualitative forums across metro, regional, rural Victoria and online.
We are particularly interested in understanding the distinct needs of different demographic groups, and the opportunities, barriers, challenges and levers to create a thriving, inclusive volunteering culture in Victoria.
- In-person: 2 hours, up to 15 participants
- Online: 90 minutes, up to 20 participants
The proposed schedule of forums is outlined below, including links to register (if available).
All times listed are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Note: Please only register for one session.
| Location | Focus Group | Date | Registrations |
| Mildura | Volunteer leaders, managers or coordinators | Tuesday 8 October 2024 | – Closed – |
| Dunkeld (within 20kms) | Volunteers (general) | Tuesday 22 October 2024, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Hawthorn | Volunteer leaders, managers or coordinators | Tuesday 29 October 2024, 10:00am – 12:00pm |
– Closed – |
| Online | Sport volunteer leaders (regional) | Wednesday 30 October 2024, 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Online | Emergency services volunteers | Wednesday 6 November 2024, 6:00pm – 7:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Online | Volunteer leaders, managers or coordinators (Volunteering Victoria members) |
Thursday 7 November 2024, 12:00pm – 1:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Online | Online (virtual) volunteers | Thursday 14 November 2024, 7:00pm – 8:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Horsham | People with disability | Monday 18 November 2024, 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Horsham | Youth volunteers (aged 16-24) | Monday 18 November 2024, 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
– Closed – |
| Ringwood | Volunteers (general) | Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10:00am – 12:00pm |
– Closed – |
| Craigieburn | Newly arrived migrants and refugees (arriving in Victoria in the last 5 years) |
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10:30am – 12:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Online | Youth volunteers (aged 16-24) | Wednesday 20 November 2024, 6:00pm – 7:30pm |
– Closed – |
| Wodonga | Newly arrived migrants and refugees (arriving in Victoria in the last 5 years) |
Thursday 21 November 2024, 5:00pm – 7:00pm |
OPEN: Register here |
| Mulgrave | Sport volunteers | Thursday 21 November 2024, 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
OPEN: Register here |
| Bendigo | Faith-based volunteering | Monday 25 November 2024, 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
OPEN: Register here |
| Traralgon / Online | Volunteer leaders, managers or coordinators | Wednesday 27 November 2024, 10:00am – 12:00pm |
OPEN: Register here |
| Online | Politically-motivated volunteers | Wednesday 27 November 2024, 7:00pm – 8:30pm |
OPEN: Register here |
| Mount Waverley | Established migrants (15 years+) | Thursday 28 November 2024, 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
OPEN: Register here |
| Online | Male (or male-identifying) volunteers | Wednesday 4 December 2024, 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
OPEN: Register here |
| Metro South-East | First Nations | TBC | Coming soon: Express your interest |
| Melbourne CBD | People with disability | TBC | Coming soon: Express your interest |
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