Do you want to support connection within your community and motivate others to participate but not sure how? Why not apply to be a Neighbourhood Volunteer and learn how to support change in your area.

City of Melbourne’s Neighbourhood Volunteer Program is now open for applications from passionate people with a connection to our neighbourhoods.

The pilot learning program will run over eight months, with 24 volunteers chosen for their connection to the CBD, Docklands, Carlton or Southbank in this first phase.

During the bespoke training program, volunteers will take part in professional development opportunities, gain hands-on experience in leading and delivering community projects, learn about community engagement, and take guided tours of council buildings and facilities. This learning period will be followed by 12 months of casual volunteering work.

With weekly sessions, you will learn about council processes and receive funding to run your own community project. You’ll also get the opportunity to learn from experienced City of Melbourne staff and write a blog post for our Neighbourhood Portals.

This is a great opportunity to boost your connection with the community and make friends who have shared interests.

The program is open to people who have a connection to CBD, Docklands, Carlton or Southbank and are passionate and curious about the community. Priority will be given to people who are under the age of 30, people with a disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, or from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Participants will be expected to commit between two to six hours of their time each week during the program. Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Monday 16 September.