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Bendigo Volunteer Hub creates awareness, empowering participation in diverse flexible volunteering!

Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre (BVRC) is the lead agency, which provides the vital links for resourcing, supporting and connecting volunteers and volunteering involving organisations across Central Victoria.

26/10/2026

Don't miss the Volunteer Managers' event of the season!

Join us for lunch and a line-up of amazing leaders of volunteers who have managed to create volunteer programs that are engaging and supportive. Listen to how they build and manage awesome volunteer teams and keep them awesome!

Barbara Lomas - Golden Square Pool
Robyn Vella - Wedderburn Secondary College
Tehree Gordon AOM - Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary
Tony Macer - Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group
Judy Kidman - Kangaroo Flat Community Meals

There will also be a chance to ask questions, get to know other volunteer managers, and chat with other awesome volunteers....

Event details:

Thursday 5th November 12pm - 4.30pm
Lunch is free!
Kangaroo Flat Rotary Club hall, High St Kangaroo Flat (opposite APCO),
Free parking!

Please note: this venue is disability friendly.

Tickets are capped so be quick....

Tickets available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-volunteer-leaders-and-managers-tickets-2003897765159?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

14/10/2026

Please show your support and share...

The Golden City Support Service is excited to share that the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Victoria will be coming through Bendigo on Friday 16 October 2026, ahead of the National Special Olympics Australia Games in Melbourne, which will celebrate the organisation’s 50th anniversary.

Adding to the excitement, Bendigo Special Olympics athlete Tara will not only be competing in the Games in the swimming events, but will also be participating in the Torch Run right here in Bendigo!

This is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful opportunity for us to show our support for Tara and all athletes involved in Special Olympics.

Event Details

📍 Starting Location: Bendigo Library Gardens, Hargreaves Street
🕤 9:30am: Athletes and supporters gather
🕘 9:45am: Participants form up
🏃 10:00am: Torch Run departs through the Bendigo C*D
🏁 Finish: Return to the Library Gardens for the lighting of the cauldron and a celebration ceremony

The event will be attended by local Police, Council representatives and community dignitaries as the torch makes its final Bendigo leg before the Melbourne Games.

How You Can Support

We encourage staff, participants and supporters to come along, bring plenty of energy, and help create a memorable atmosphere for Tara and the other athletes. Feel free to bring posters, streamers and plenty of encouragement as the torch passes through the city.

Let's make some time on 16 October to celebrate Tara’s incredible achievement and show the community spirit that GCSS is known for!

14/10/2026

Are you a volunteer involving organisation or a manager of volunteers? This workshop is designed for you.
We would like to introduce an upcoming workshop series starting on the 21st of October 2026. The magnet session is the first of a four-part free online, workshop series, titled The Volunteer Lifecycle which explores the volunteer journey from attraction through to transition, giving volunteer-involving organisations practical strategies to create experiences that encourage people to join, stay, thrive, and remain connected.
The workshop series is delivered by BVRC through its Volunteering Loddon Mallee project and is specifically targeted at groups who work in rural and regional areas, understanding the unique challenges that are faced in our communities.
Series details:
1. Magnet: Attracting the Right Volunteers (2 hours) -Wednesday 21 October 2026.
2. Welcome mat: Seamless onboarding- Wednesday 18 November2026.
3. Keepers: How to create an experience that makes people want to stay -Wednesday 17 February, 2027
4. Heart & Hype: How do we celebrate contribution and support what comes next -Wednesday 17 March 2027.
Please click on link to register your spot for session one of the series:
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../1-the-magnet-session...
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28/09/2026

Volunteers Needed

28/09/2026

Volunteers Needed

10/09/2026

Looking forward to talking to some future volunteers today!

08/09/2026

Volunteers Needed!

One of our partner organisations, Multicultural Connect Central Victoria , runs several programs from the Old Church and is looking for extra volunteers to support two of them:

1) English Social Club
Volunteers chat one-on-one with women learning English, giving them a chance to practice and build confidence.

2) Learn to Drive Program
Volunteers drive alongside women who have their L-plates and have already completed lessons with a professional instructor, not "teaching" driving, but helping women build up their hours in the car.

If you'd like to learn more about either role, get in touch with Kate on 0402 383 058 or [email protected].

07/09/2026

A great oppotunity to make a difference in our community.

07/09/2026

Lifeline Op Shops are URGENTLY looking for volunteers.

Address

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 15:30
Tuesday	10:00 - 15:30
Wednesday	10:00 - 15:30
Thursday	10:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+61435532020

Website

http://www.bgovolunteers.org.au/

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