Volunteering

Explore our range of free services if you’re a volunteer, thinking about volunteering or are a community organisation that involves volunteers.

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre (BVRC) provides a range of free services to support volunteering in the Boroondara community. These include an online platform to find volunteer roles, resources, workshops and events.

The BVRC is open from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday.
Visit us in person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at our office at 8 Inglesby Road Camberwell.

Find out more and book an appointment

I want to volunteer

Your guide to volunteering in Boroondara

Find out how to gain new skills and experience by volunteering in your community.

Apply for volunteer opportunities

Search for the latest volunteer opportunities, create a volunteer profile or log in to your existing profile.

Offer your skills

Join the Boroondara Volunteer Skills Bank to lend your professional skills to not-for-profit organisations making a difference in our community.

Discover Boroondara community organisations

Browse our directory and discover local volunteer organisations that most closely align with your interests and values.

I need volunteers

About membership

Discover how the BVRC can support your organisation to improve, develop, network and recruit volunteers. Find out how to become a member.

Log into the BVRC Member Portal

Existing members can manage their volunteer recruitment through the BVRC Member Portal.

Meet our 2025 Volunteer Award winners

The 2025 Boroondara Volunteer Award winners and special commendations were announced at a celebration event during National Volunteer Week in May 2025.

Learn about our winners

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Upcoming events

Meet local Boroondara volunteers

Read stories and watch videos about volunteers who have dedicated their time to the community.

Learn about our volunteers

News

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Huge turnout at volunteer expo

Wed 26 March 2025

Hawthorn Arts Centre was bursting at the seams for last week's Boroondara Volunteer Expo.

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Discover volunteering opportunities at library pop-up sessions

Wed 29 January 2025

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre team are popping up at libraries across Boroondara this February and March. Come and say hi to find out about volunteering opportunities near you.

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A journey to impact: volunteering in Boroondara

Mon 11 November 2024

Find out how volunteers are making a difference in Boroondara and how you can, too.

You might be interested in

Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre Strategic Service Plan

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre Strategic Service Plan 2022 is our 4-year plan for providing support to the local volunteer sector.

Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre: origins and impact

Find out more about the history of the Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre and our impact and reach in the community.

Join our volunteering mailing list

Keep updated with the latest volunteering opportunities, information and events by joining our volunteering mailing list.