Volunteers are a great addition to most events, providing extra helpers to attend to your guests and make sure your event is as successful as possible.

Be aware that event organisers have legal obligations towards volunteers including:

• Duty of Care
• Public Liability Insurance
• Having appropriate Volunteer Agreements in place

You can find more information on managing volunteers on Volunteering Victoria’s website.

How to find volunteers

A number of options are available to find volunteers for your event, including:

• Volunteering Victoria
• Seek Volunteer
• Community or special interest groups

How to become a volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet people and connect with community. It is also extremely helpful to groups and organisations that rely on the help of others!

Learn more about volunteering in Yarra

Other resources

Free community training for City of Yarra NFP community organisations and groups

COVID-19 Safety for managing volunteers