If you're thinking about volunteering, there's no better time to find out more than this Saturday, with representatives from over 40 community groups gathering in the one place.
The Warrnambool City Council is hosting the 2024 South West Volunteer Expo on Saturday 20 July at the Emmanuel Centre, Botanic Road, from 10am-2pm.
Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain encouraged anyone thinking of volunteering to take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity.
"Looking at the long list of groups who will be attending, it's a reminder of how many amazing organisations have a presence in Warrnambool, and contribute to making it a better place," he said.
"There are roles to suit everyone, and the great thing about the South West Volunteer Expo is that you can chat with a wide range of groups, in a friendly and relaxed setting, to see which one might be the best fit for you.
"Volunteering is of course a great way to give back to the community, and that's why a lot of people get started, but speaking with volunteers across different areas the reason they keep going is because they really enjoy what they do.
"So if you're keen to help your community and have a lot of fun doing it, come along to the Expo."
The South West Volunteer Expo is free to attend, with lucky door prizes and giveaways, plus a sausage sizzle and coffee van on-site.
Groups attending:
Anglicare Victoria
Australian Plant Society
Beach Patrol
Brophy Family and Youth Services
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
CWA
Disabled Surfers Association
Flagstaff Hill
Fletcher Jones Gardening Group
Francis Foundation
Gardens For Wildlife
GenU
Hello Fruit Rescue
Lifeline
Lyndoch Living
Mackillop Family Services
Mercy Place Warrnambool
Mosswood Wildlife
Relay For Life Warrnambool
Rotary Warrnambool
Rotary Club Warrnambool East
South West Healthcare
Southwest Skills and Job Centre
St John Ambulance, Victoria
Story Dogs
The Crystal Lee Foundation
The F Project
The Orangutan Project
Unpackaged Cooperative
Vinnies Op Shop
Volunteer Connect
Warrnambool & District Community Hospice
Warrnambool CFA
Warrnambool Community Garden
Warrnambool Day View Club
Warrnambool Library
Warrnambool Multicultural Association Inc
Warrnambool Men's Shed
Warrnambool Repair Company
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Warrnambool SES
Warrnambool Theatre Company
Wellways
Wunta Fiesta Inc
