Key facts and statistics about volunteering in Victoria

This resource presents key facts and statistics about volunteering in Victoria, drawing on available data to highlight participation levels, trends and changes over time. It provides an evidence based snapshot of volunteering across the state.

The information supports Volunteering Involving Organisations to better understand the context in which volunteers engage and how volunteering patterns are evolving in Victoria.

Benefits for volunteer managers

• provides access to current data and insights on volunteering.
• supports understanding of participation trends and changes.
• informs planning, reporting and advocacy.
• supports evidence based decision making.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when supporting strategic planning, grant applications, reporting, advocacy or presentations that require up to date information on volunteering in Victoria.