We offer a range of services for community organisations to help them find and support volunteers, including:
- free promotion of volunteer opportunities for members of the Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre (BVRC)
- opportunities to connect with volunteers at various volunteering events
- bi-monthly network meetings
- a downloadable toolkit and other resources to assist with volunteer management
- professional development workshops
- opportunities to connect with skilled volunteers registered with the Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank
- access to VIKTOR, a free online platform 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.
Professional development workshops
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre 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.
Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank
The Boroondara Volunteer Skills Banks connects skilled professionals with community organisations seeking specialised skills.
A skilled professional from the Skills Bank could assist you with your organisation’s website, social media or bookkeeping, or even fill a board or committee position.
Learn more about the Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank.
Volunteering toolkit
We have created a toolkit designed to equip, inspire and encourage community organisations to create skilled volunteer projects and roles.
The toolkit includes:
- information on the why and how of skilled volunteering
- tips on how to scope out and create skilled volunteer projects and roles
- simple tools and templates
- the benefits for your organisation in engaging skilled volunteers.
Download the toolkit (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Volunteering Australia
Volunteering Australia has developed The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement.
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.