The Expo brings together local non-profit organisations, charities, and community groups to showcase their opportunities and recruit volunteers.
You will have the opportunity to learn about different causes, meet representatives from organizations, and find ways to get involved in their organisation.
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Hello, we are Foodbank, the pantry to the charity sector.
We believe everyone should have access to good quality food. We’re here for the everyday Australians who are going without.
We provide food relief to 2,844 frontline charities and 3,379 school breakfast programs. Last year alone, we sourced enough food for 92 million meals.
In the last 12 months, 3.7 million households in Australia struggled to put food on their table.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
The Brunswick Tool Library is a volunteer-run, membership funded community organisation in Brunswick, Victoria.
Our goal is to promote and support DIY, gardening and repair projects in our community by providing tools, resources, and a forum for the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Wattle is a youth-led charity that brings young people together to make a real difference in their local communities. From native revegetation projects to park cleanups and workshops, we're all about action, connection, and fun. Join us to learn new skills, make friends, and help create a greener, brighter future!
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, simply known as Lifeblood, is a branch of the Australian Red Cross responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of blood and biological products in Australia.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
CHASE is a not-for-profit that delivers educational programs to empower young Victorians to lead healthier lives. Volunteer mentors deliver workshops in high schools and guide students through community health projects.
Through this work, CHASE strengthens health literacy and inspires positive social impact in under-resourced communities across Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Australian Red Cross exists to support people in their most difficult moments. With 111 years’ experience and a nationwide community of 16,000+ members and volunteers, we act locally and connect globally to deliver what’s needed, when it’s needed most.
From emergency support, critical blood donations, migration services and community resilience, to international capacity building and promoting respect for the laws of war, we continue to stand beside and treat every human with dignity.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Help us make bike riding easier for everyone.
Volunteers are the driving force behind Bicycle Network, and play a core role in everything we do – from serving the board, to delivering our events, collecting data and connecting us with bike riders right across the country.
So, our volunteer opportunities are real. Whether you’re just starting out at university and looking to gain experience, are keen to teach us a trick or two, or just want to give something back to the community, we’d love you to join our team.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Sole Motive is one of Melbourne’s biggest running event organisers, hosting a variety of events throughout the year. We bring the running community together, creating inclusive and engaging experiences for participants of all levels.
Volunteers play a vital role, with opportunities to help on-site, support events on course, and contribute to the success of every event we run.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Melbourne City Council is the local government body responsible for the municipality of Melbourne. Our elected Council consists of a lord mayor, deputy lord mayor and nine councillors.
Spend more time in your community, meet new people and gain new skills and experience by volunteering with the City of Melbourne.
We have 6 volunteer programs with over 800 volunteers, so there’s lots to choose from!
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) is Victoria’s peak organisation representing people with Down syndrome and their families.
We advocate with and for people with Down syndrome to have access to the same opportunities, supports and community activities as other Victorians and want to live in a society where people with Down syndrome are valued and enjoy social and economic inclusion.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
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