Volunteering Naturally 2021
Environmental volunteering connects community to nature and to each other.
We are pleased to release Volunteering Naturally 2021, our third annual stocktake of environmental volunteers across Victoria.
Volunteering Naturally 2021 (PDF, 5.9 MB)
Volunteering Naturally 2021 (accessible version) (PDF, 5.9 MB)
Volunteering Naturally 2020
Environmental volunteering connects community to nature and to each other.
We are pleased to release Volunteering Naturally 2020, our second annual stocktake of environmental volunteers across Victoria.
Volunteering Naturally 2020 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Volunteering Naturally 2020 (accessible version) (DOCX, 50.9 KB)
Volunteering Naturally 2019
Volunteering Naturally 2019 is a collection and collation of data about active environmental volunteer groups in Victoria. This includes geographic location, and where possible, the number of volunteers and/or volunteer hours contributed captured through financial year reporting data.
- Volunteering Naturally 2019 (PDF) (PDF, 2.9 MB)
- Volunteering Naturally 2019 (accessible version) (DOCX, 35.4 KB)
Make sure you are counted in Volunteering Naturally 2020 - email us at: environmental.volunteering@delwp.vic.gov.au
Research
We are undertaking various research projects to help understand and support our environmental volunteering community.
Involving more young people in environmental volunteering
DELWP recently commissioned Volunteering Victoria, in partnership with the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic), to develop a Youth Ready Assessment and Guide which help volunteer groups and programs increase youth participation. The 2 tools provide practical tips and suggestions to involve independent young volunteers, from teens through to those in their 20’s.
Younger volunteers bring energy and enthusiasm, as well as a high level of concern about the environment. Having more young people in volunteering ensures groups have long-term futures and allows for knowledge exchange from older volunteers.
The tools were developed with input and guidance from a youth reference group and a reference group of environmental volunteering organisations.
Download your copy of the Youth Ready Guide and Assessment here: Building an inclusive volunteer program - Volunteering Victoria
Social research - engaging Victorians in environmental volunteering
To support our partners to offer environmental volunteering opportunities that appeal to Victoria's diverse community we must first get to know that community. It is with this view that DELWP undertook a small but important piece of social research on engaging more Victorians in environmental volunteering. The project was conducted in partnership with Newgate Research.
The research sought to provide an updated evidence base for the motivators and barriers to participating in environmental volunteering. It also identified the characteristics of volunteering activities that most appealed to new volunteers and the types of narratives that resonate and are most likely to increase intent to volunteer.
Find out more about this exciting research here:
- Project findings snapshot (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- Project findings snapshot (accessible version) (DOCX, 273.8 KB)
- Social Research Full Report (PDF, 2.5 MB)
Engaging with universities
Interested in refreshing your volunteer pool engaging more young people in your group?
Connecting with universities can offer access to a large network of students with a new intake each year. Read on to find out more about the benefits of reaching out and engaging with university students, including where and how to recruit young people.
Engaging with Universities (PDF, 352.5 KB)
Engaging with Universities (accessible version) (DOCX, 1.6 MB)
Recent volunteering news
Please have a look through our updates to find out what's going on in Environmental Volunteering.
- EV Update December 2022
- EV Update October 2022
- EV Update May 2022
- EV Update December 2021
- EV Update May 2021
- EV Update February 2021
- EV Update November 2020
- EV Update September 2020
- EV Update May 2020
- EV Update February 2020
- EV Update December 2019
- EV Update: September 2019
- EV Update: May 2019
If you'd like to subscribe, email us at environmental.volunteering@delwp.vic.gov.au
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Guide
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Guide was launched 25 October 2019 to assist community groups delivering on-ground projects and activities in Victoria to better understand the state's Aboriginal cultural heritage management process.
The guide has been updated in January 2020 and steps out the process for meeting the requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 which helps groups determine whether a Cultural Heritage Permit is required.
The guide also provides the key Aboriginal cultural heritage contacts, including for the 11 Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) in Victoria.
Page last updated: 09/12/22