Find out how you can make a difference by lending a hand locally.
Volunteering has a lot to offer. It helps you meet new people and support your local community. You can learn new skills or use a lifetime’s experience in new ways.
Have you been thinking about volunteering but aren’t sure where to start?
Our 2024 Boroondara Volunteer Expo is coming up on 20 March. Come along to find out about the variety of opportunities on offer. Speak with people from a range of not-for-profit and community organisations and work out what’s the best fit for you.
2024 Boroondara Volunteer Expo
Our annual expo is on Wednesday 20 March, 1 pm to 6 pm, at Hawthorn Arts Centre. Pre-register and find out more at our Boroondara Volunteer Expo page.
Join our Boroondara Cooks
Share a meal and make a difference. Applications for our meal-sharing volunteer program Boroondara Cooks are now open. Find out more at our Boroondara Cooks page.
Nominate a volunteer
Do you know a volunteer or innovative volunteer program making a positive impact in the City of Boroondara? Nominations for the 2024 Boroondara Volunteer Awards open from 7 February to 27 March.
You can nominate for 2 categories – Boroondara Volunteer of the Year and the Volunteer Program Innovation Award. Winners will be announced at a celebration event during National Volunteer Week in May.
Nominate online and find out more at our Volunteer Awards page.
Meet our volunteers
Jennie Easson -
Camberwell Lacrosse Club
Jennie is Camberwell Lacrosse Club president after working in other club roles for more than 20 years. “It’s such an enjoyable part of my life. I feel that I have learnt more and had more enjoyment than I have put in.”
Gay Ng - Melbourne Adult Migrant English Program
Gay gives one-on-one English tutoring to a newly arrived migrant for an hour a week. “It’s been a lot of fun getting to know my English practice buddy and establishing a friendship over time.”
Stephen Clarke -
Boroondara Cooks
Stephen shares an extra portion of a home-cooked meal with an older community member who lives locally. “I enjoy meeting my diners and having a chat. I have cooked for 2 diners over the years. Home-cooked food is always appreciated.”
Elizabeth Smith - Boroondara Home Library Service
Elizabeth brings the joy of the library to those who can’t get to one. “One of my first customers was blind and enjoyed receiving talking children’s books to share with his grandchildren. From that experience, I knew why I wanted to be a volunteer for the library.”