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Celebrating your volunteering stories
For National Volunteer Week 2024, we asked volunteers to share their stories. This initiative aims to showcase that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering, aligning with this year’s theme: ‘Something for Everyone’.
By participating you have contributed to helping:
- Highlight the vast array of volunteering roles available across Australia.
- Celebrate the dedication and impact of volunteers.
- Inspire others to find their volunteering passion, emphasising that there’s ‘Something for Everyone’.
There’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering.
Many volunteers enjoy playing a vital role in creating positive change in their communities and this can give a sense of purpose. Whatever your reason for volunteering, rest assured it is a two-way exchange – you give but you also gain. Begin your volunteering journey
We will continue to showcase the vast spectrum of possibilities and the transformative impact that emerges when everyone finds their meaningful role in making a difference.
If you would like to participate and share your volunteer story fill in the submissions page or email the Volunteering Australia Communications Team.
Pinky
Meet Pinky, a Volunteer at Crawford Lodge Cancer Council, sharing…
Michelle.S
Meet Michelle, a volunteer with POOPs (Pets of Older Persons)…
Terry
Meet Terry, a volunteer at St Mary’s Senior Football & Netball…
Susan and Denis
Meet Susan and Denis, volunteers at Benetas – Heidelberg The…
Leslie
Meet Leslie, an international student who embraced volunteering in Australia,…
Rahul
Meet Rahul, a volunteer and founder of Activate Mental Health,…
Stu and Di
Meet Stu and Di, a volunteer delivery duo with Maroochydore…
Joe
Meet Joe, a volunteer with Runnymede Volunteer Fire Brigade, Relay For…
Izzy
Meet Izzy, a Volunteer with Karitane – Shellharbour’s Volunteer Family…
Ilias
Meet Ilias, the Volunteer Coordinator for PRONIA, also known as…
Livio
Meet Livio, a volunteer at St Mary’s Senior Football &…
Joanne
Meet Joanne, a volunteer at Lifeflight – Bundaberg, sharing their journey…
Leonard
Meet Leonard, a volunteer at POOPS (Pets of Older Persons),…
Dona
Meet Dona, a Volunteer with Southern Cross Care sharing their…
Jenny.B
Meet Jenny, a volunteer with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Cancer…
Kim
Meet Kym, a volunteer at St Mary’s Senior Football &…
Sheryl
Meet Sheryl, a student volunteer with Monash University’s Student Association,…
Bashir
Meet Bashir, a Volunteer with SydWest Multicultural Services sharing their…
Vanessa
Meet Vanessa, a volunteer at St John Ambulance Tasmania, sharing…
Maureen
Meet Maureen, a dedicated volunteer sharing their story as part of…
Danielle
Meet Danielle, a volunteer at Territory FM and Brown’s Mart,…
Adele
Meet Adele, a volunteer at Scouts NSW, sharing their journey as…
Jeremy
Meet Jeremy, a volunteer at Castlemaine Safe Space sharing their…
Skye
Meet Skye, founder and volunteer with Silent Book Club Melbourne sharing…
Samara
Meet Samara, a volunteer with Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency…
Tony
Meet Tony, a dedicated volunteer with Pets of Older Persons…
John
Meet John, a volunteer with Lifeflight in the North Burnett…
Teresa
Meet Teresa, a volunteer at EdConnect (Australia), sharing their journey…
Fran
Meet Fran, a volunteer at the Riding for the Disabled…
Inspired Volunteer
Volunteering for My Child’s School and a Local Food Charity…
Amanda
Meet Amanda Milburn, a volunteer with Kununurra Community Garden Kitchen,…
Isobelle
Meet Isobelle, a Volunteer with Pets of Older Persons (POOPs)…
Kerry
Meet Kerry, a Volunteer with POOPS – Pets of Older…
Larissa
Meet Larissa, a volunteer at Australian Multiple Birth Association , sharing their…
Barbara
Meet Barbara, a volunteer at Cancer Council WA , sharing their journey as…
Liz
Meet Liz, a volunteer at St Mary’s Senior Football &…
Sam
Meet Sam, a volunteer at Woodford Folk Festival sharing their…
Dale
Meet Dale, a dedicated volunteer at the Ambulance Wish Qld…
Rowena
Meet Rowena, a volunteer with Heart Foundation of Australia, Leichhardt…
Virginia and Rocky
Meet Virginia and ‘Rocky,’ Virginia volunteers with Pets of Older…
Susan
Meet Susan, a volunteer at Dot’s Place, Peel , sharing their journey as…
Christine
Meet Christine, a volunteer driver at Cancer Council Mandurah (Dot’s…
Wayne
Meet Wayne, a volunteer at St Mary’s Senior Football &…
Siony
Meet Siony, the Big Breakfast Program coordinator for Centacare, providing…
Michelle
Meet Michelle, an online mentor giving career advice to high…
Jenny
Meet Jenny, a volunteer with Raise Foundation, Lifeline, Kookaburra Kids,…
Lisa
Meet Lisa, a volunteer at Orange Sky, sharing their journey…
Diana
Meet Diana, a Volunteer with Multiple Community Organisations sharing their…
Luise
Meet Luise, a volunteer with Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc’s…
Jenny.L
Meet Jenny.L, a volunteer with Orange Sky, sharing their story…