Welcome to Greater Dandenong Volunteer Resource Service

The Greater Dandenong Volunteer Resource Service is a COVID-safe service, and is responsive to the ever changing environment.  We are committed to continually delivering a high quality service to the community and as such have adapted the service we offer.  Volunteer referral interviews, network meetings, manager and volunteer training will be delivered both online and face to  face, depending on the circumstances and the current health advice.

GDVRS are offering our services 5 days per week. 

Please contact us on (03) 9562 0414 or at info@gdvrs.org.au

The Greater Dandenong Volunteer Resource Service is a joint initiative between South East Volunteers and the City of Greater Dandenong.

The Greater Dandenong Volunteer Resource Service operates 5 days per week, offering a personalised service through either online or phone interviews, to assist organisations in finding the right volunteer. During the COVID19 pandemic, we are not currently offering a face to face service, but continue to offer the same level of support to potential volunteers and volunteer involving organisations.

We screen and train volunteers for placement within local community organisations, creating a strong community sector.  In addition, we deliver training to managers who work with volunteers so that volunteers receive strong support.  Currently through the COVID19 pandemic, we are offering this training online.

The opportunities through voluntary work are many and varied. Not-for-profit organisations include volunteers in roles related to arts, culture, education, environment, health, emergency services, sport and international development. Volunteers might be involved in research, retail sales, home maintenance or food preparation. Volunteers can be any age or nationality and are invited to discover the number of opportunities available to them.

We aim to provide a high quality, responsive service that provides positive experiences for volunteers and agencies in search of volunteer support.

Our volunteer referral interviews are by appointment so please call South East Volunteers on 9562 0414 to schedule a time to discuss volunteer opportunities suitable for you.

Individual volunteers

We offer a broad range of services that are free for both volunteers and managers of volunteers, including:

• volunteer referral interviews
• information brochures
• training workshops for volunteers

If you are interested in voluntary work, please contact us to make an appointment time for an interview and we will help find appropriate volunteer work for you. Alternatively, to browse volunteer roles that are available through the GDVRS, visit Go Volunteer.

Are you a not-for-profit organisation?

If you’ve answered yes, we can assist your not-for-profit organisation to find suitable volunteers for you. We support Community Service Organisations registered in areas such as:

• volunteer referral
• newsletters
• advice, information and support for managers of volunteers
• training opportunities to managers of volunteers.

Register as an agency here

Resources

Volunteer Information Resource Kit

Training sessions for volunteers and managers of volunteers can be found via our Eventbrite page

For more information and to register your interest please contact us:

Email: info@gdvrs.org.au

Address: Level 1,39 Clow Street,
Dandenong, VIC 3175
Ph: (03) 9562 0414

GDVRS is managed by South East Volunteers and funded by City of Greater Dandenong

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The Disability Inclusive Volunteering Project 2020-24 has been developed to help Volunteer Involving and Volunteer Led Organisations recruit and support people with disabilities in meaningful volunteer roles. Developed with insight from our two advisory groups, the Project will help participating organisations to become more inclusive.

Find out more about the Project here.