Volunteering
Volunteering is a rewarding way to get involved in your community and provides an opportunity to:
- contribute to your community
- make friends
- learn new skills
- help gain experience for future employment
- have fun.
Volunteering for Council
The City of Port Phillip manages a range of programs where volunteers can help deliver services to the community. If you are interested in helping with any of the programs below, we would love to hear from you!
Volunteering opportunities in Council programs
Full programs
The following volunteer programs at Council are currently full, but if you would like to express interest for when a role becomes available please contact us:
Special events and programs
Annually there are special events and programs by Council that require volunteers. These volunteer roles will be promoted through the event and program site.
Find out more
To find out more information about volunteering for Council, please email volunteer@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Volunteering for community organisations
There are many local community groups and organisations that you can volunteer for:
Planetary Healing Artist Association Incorporated
The Planetary Healing Artists is group of dedicated artists and supporters that promotes harmony and peace through art. St Kilda Peace Festival, Group and Solo Art Exhibitions and multicultural Art Workshops are an annual celebration of unity, diversity, and harmony that were a great success to celebrate International Day of Peace and/or the Solstice.
There are various roles available and the association can provide full support for induction, training and committee collaboration.
Online: planetaryhealingartists.org
Email: volunteer@planetaryhealingartist.org
Phone: 0415 552 488
Port Phillip Community Group (PPCG)
Provides a range of centre-based and outreach programs and services to address complex issues. Services and programs includes information, referral and support; emergency relief, material aid and financial counselling; skill development and pathways to education and employment; social inclusion events and more.
Anyone interested in applying can fill in an expression of interest by contacting PPCG:
Online: PPCG - volunteer
Email: info-support@ppcg.org.au
Phone: 03 8598 6600
South Port Day Links (SPDL)
South Port Day Links (SPDL) is a local not-for-profit, volunteer-based organisation that has been supporting older people, people with disability and their carers across the City of Port Phillip for almost forty years. Through our community transport and support programs, we help residents remain socially connected, independent and able to continue living in their own homes.
Due to growing demand for our services, we are currently seeking new volunteers for our Day Links community transport program and Garden Mates light gardening program. Volunteering with SPDL is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the local community while becoming part of a friendly and supportive team.
We are currently looking for volunteers who would like to:
- Become a driver for our Day Links community transport program, operating between 8.30am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
- Assist older residents with light gardening tasks as part of our Garden Mates program. Gardening times are flexible and can be arranged to suit volunteer availability.
Whether you can spare a few hours a week or more, your support can have a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable members of our community.
To register your interest or find out more about volunteering with SPDL, please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator on 9646 6362 and ask for Ivano (Monday to Wednesday) or Mollica (Thursday and Friday). Alternatively, you can email info@spdl.org.au or visit www.spdl.org.au for more information.
Port Phillip EcoCentre
The Port Phillip EcoCentre is a not-for-profit community and education environment group based in St Kilda. The centre aims to engage and educate the community to protect Port Phillip Bay and improve the local urban ecology of the area.
So far 3,000 volunteers have joined the EcoCentre in a range of activities including shoreline research, beach and street cleans, nature planting and much more.
To find out more visit the Port Phillip EcoCentre or call 9534 0670.
St Kilda Tourism and Events
Join the friendly team at St Kilda Tourism & Events! As a volunteer, you’ll welcome visitors, share local tips, and promote our vibrant seaside community from our 1987 VW Kombi van. We operate Sundays at the St Kilda Esplanade Market and major events. Flexible shifts: 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm. Come join the welcoming team and help showcase the best of St Kilda!
For more information about the volunteering role, please contact Ann at info@stkildamelbourne.com.au
Foodfilled
FoodFilled is seeking volunteers to help with food collections & deliveries!
Volunteering with FoodFilled involves picking up leftover/surplus food from local retailers such as supermarkets, bakeries or cafes and delivering the food to a local charity in need, saving valuable resources from ending up in landfill and providing immediate relief for those experiencing food insecurity.
A volunteer shift takes LESS THAN AN HOUR and YOU determine when and where you want to volunteer.
We have volunteer shifts from early in the morning to late in the evening every day of the week, including weekends and public holidays. We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 shifts/2 hours per month which is often conducted fortnightly.
You can complete pickups with friends, family and kids. It is a quick and easy process and makes such a huge difference in people's lives.
Who we are:
- FoodFilled is a volunteer centric food rescue charity dedicated to combating food wastage and alleviating hunger. We feed thousands of people every week and boast an ever-growing network of volunteers and partners.
- FoodFilled works with both retailers and charities in across Melbourne to collect excess or unsold food and deliver it to people in need. Each one of our charity partners, retailers and supporters are working to help us fight food insecurity and safeguard our planet.
Requirements:
- All volunteers must have a valid license and current WWCC
- FoodFilled happily encourage drivers one their L-Plates to do their required hours during shifts.
For more information, please head to the website: foodfilled.org
Or send us an email: info@foodfilled.org
Volunteering opportunity listings
There are many ways to help you find the right volunteer opportunity:
Seek Volunteering lists volunteering opportunities including in an emergency.
Go Volunteer allows you to search online for volunteering opportunities.
We Volunteer is a Community Recovery Volunteering initiative designed to support communities in times of need.
BeCollective provides free volunteer management software, and lets you volunteer for the causes you care about.
Vollie is an online marketplace that connects talented people to non-profits, charities and social enterprises for skills-based online volunteering.
Communiteer connects, engages and mobilises volunteers to tackle the world's greatest challenges through virtual volunteering.
Volunteer Match helps people from across Australia match their skills from industries such as IT, hospitality, design, accounting, law and sales to a relevant and rewarding volunteer role.
Goodcompany fosters corporate and skilled volunteering.