Volunteering is changing – but are you keeping up?
As Victoria’s state peak body for volunteering, we’re committed to sharing the latest trends and insights.
Launced in May, the 2025 State of Volunteering Report provides a detailed picture of volunteering across the state: who volunteers, how they contribute, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the sector.
Volunteering is evolving rapidly, and this research is a starting point for action. Over the coming months, we’re inviting volunteer leaders, managers, and organisations to dig deeper into the findings with us and help shape the sector’s next steps.
Deep Dives: Online Sessions
Volunteering Victoria will host a series of online sessions, each focused on a different theme drawn from the report. These sessions are open to anyone working with volunteers or interested in the future of volunteering in Victoria.
Each session will include an overview of what the data tells us, real-life examples, and space for discussion. The goal is to translate the research into practical ideas you can take back to your organisation.
See below a timeline of planned topics, including links to register once available:
SOVR Action Group
Staying true to our value of collaboration, we are keen to involve our members and stakeholders in shaping our response to the SOVR findings. By joining, you’ll help us ensure the tools and resources we develop are relevant and useful for the sector.
Members of the working group will be asked to:
- Attend a minimum of 3 meetings (planned for September – November 2025)
- Provide feedback out of session as required
If you’re passionate about the future of volunteering in Victoria, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest via the form below.
Stay Connected
We’ll continue sharing updates, resources and supporting blogs as the series unfolds. To stay in the loop, make sure you’re subscribed to our mailing list so you don’t miss out on important updates!
