Volunteer West is the only volunteer resource centre in Melbourne's west and provides support, training and resources to community-based organisations in the region.
How we can support your organisation
Pre-screening, matching and short-listing candidates prior to referring them to your organisation, based on your listed position’s required skills, attributes and commitments, reducing time and workload associated with recruitment
Assistance in creating position descriptions which are necessary in attracting the right volunteer for your organisation.
The opportunity to be promoted on our website and social media platforms through volunteer stories and event updates
Advice and support around recruitment and managing your placed volunteers
Regular Volunteer Managers’ Network meeting to foster collaboration and synergies between community-based organisations
Volunteer Engagement Network Meeting and Workshops
The Volunteer West Volunteer Engagement Network Meeting is a free meeting of managers and coordinators of volunteers from across the Western Metropolitan Region.
Meetings in 2023 will have a focus on inclusion and diversity and provide a great opportunity to come together to discuss issues related to volunteering, problem solve, share information and celebrate success.
Training workshops are participatory in nature and will ensure you leave with a mutually supportive network to support you in your Volunteer Engagement journey.
Upcoming Sessions:
Culturally Inclusive Toolkit Training - Thursday 21st Sept, 2-3.30pm
Network Meeting - Monday 9th Oct, 10.30am - 12pm
Building Flexibility into Volunteer Programs with Matchworks - Wednesday 25th Oct, 10.30am - 12pm
If you are interested in attending any of these sessions please email us at volunteerwest@amcservices.org.au
Volunteer Managers’ newsletter
Volunteer Manager’s Tool Kit
VolBoost Training
VolBoost is Volunteer West’s adaptation training and support package to unlock the volunteering potential of small to medium sized organisations across Melbourne’s western suburbs. The training and support package is delivered in practical modules that will give your volunteering management a boost of confidence and growth! These include: inclusive volunteering, designing and pivoting volunteering programs, mental health and first-aid counselling skills development for volunteers and coordinators.
Talk to us for a customised package to meet your needs.