We offer a range of services for community organisations to help them find and support volunteers, including:
- free promotion of volunteer opportunities
- opportunities to connect with volunteers at volunteering events
- connecting with skilled volunteers using the Skills Bank
- professional development workshops
- network meetings
- an online directory page where you can list your organisation
- free online training in the Volunteering Learning Hub
- an online account to manage your organisation’s information with the BVRC.
Become a member
To access our support services, register with the Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre.
Registration is free.
Manage your account
If you have already registered with Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre, log into your VIKTOR account to:
- manage your organisation’s information, including key contacts
- manage your volunteering opportunities.
Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank
The Boroondara Volunteer Skills Banks connects skilled professionals with community organisations seeking support with flexible or short-term projects.
A skilled professional from the Skills Bank could assist you with your organisation’s website, marketing, IT or even fill a board or committee position.
We have created a toolkit designed to equip, inspire and encourage community organisations to create skilled volunteer projects and roles.
Download the toolkit (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Learn how to connect with volunteers on the Skills Bank when you become a member of the BVRC.
Learn more about the Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank.
Professional development
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre runs free workshops for volunteer leaders and is an endorsed partner for Volunteering Victoria’s Continuous
Development Program. Program participants can achieve ‘points’ for participating in our recognised professional development activities.
To learn more about the program, see Volunteering Victoria - Continuous Professional Development.
Network meetings
Our bi-monthly network meetings bring volunteer managers of community organisations together to network, share experiences, raise issues and discuss challenges.
See upcoming meeting dates and other volunteering events.
Volunteer in community organisations page
List your organisation on our Volunteer in community organisations page to raise awareness of your volunteer program and hear directly from interested volunteers.
Volunteering Learning Hub
Create your free Volunteering Learning Hub account to access four learning modules, which will support you in responding to the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic. You can also share the Hub with your volunteers so they can complete three training modules, including 'Managing Mental Wellbeing in Uncertain Times' and 'COVIDSafe Volunteering'.
Visit our Volunteer Learning Hub page to find out more.
Volunteering Australia
Volunteering Australia has developed The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and a Volunteering Resource Hub full of current best practice resources for volunteer management
The national standards contain benchmarks to help organisations attract, manage, recognise and retain volunteers, and to manage risk and safety.
Volunteering Australia also publishes an annual State of Volunteering report that details trends, demographics, challenges and successes in the volunteering sector in Australia.
Volunteering Victoria
Volunteering Victoria provides information on managing volunteer as well as some simple tips, tools and templates.
Not for Profit Law
Not for Profit Law has developed a number of resources to assist organisations to understand their legal obligations and manage risk in relation to volunteers.