Eastern Volunteers – leading the way in community services

Eastern Volunteers is an innovative not-for-profit, volunteer resource centre operating across Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils. We are dedicated to providing a vital service for the social and physical wellbeing of our community.

In collaboration with our 400 community organisations that we support with regular volunteer recruitment and training, we will enhance the level of community engagement and participation for everyone, including those that are disengaged.

Our Transport Services Team includes more than 100 volunteer drivers who help provide transport to the frail aged and people with disabilities so they can attend community, recreational and medical appointments. This service supports positive health outcomes and helps reduce social isolation. In 2012/13 volunteer drivers delivered 24,000 trips and travelled over 285,000 kms.

With your support and participation, Eastern Volunteers will continue to deliver high quality accessible services and develop new approaches to volunteering that will incorporate the disadvantaged  members of our community. Our plans include projects for people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse groups and youth. Eastern Volunteers will also aim to expand the reach and breadth of the transport services.