Volunteering in or following an emergency helps communities to respond faster and recover stronger. On this page, you can explore ways to volunteer during and after disasters or emergencies. This could be through relief, recovery, response or rebuilding.
You can volunteer with the following organisations or groups.
Alpine Resorts Ski Patrol
Rescue and first aid treatment of injured skiers and other visitors to alpine areas.
Learn more on the Australian Ski Patrol Association website.
Ambulance Victoria
Emergency medical response in country communities through Community Emergency Response Teams.
Learn more on the Ambulance Victoria website.
Australian Red Cross
Support for communities during and after a disaster at relief centres and over the phone.
Learn more on the Australian Red Cross website.
Australian Search and Rescue K9 Unit
Training the handlers and dog teams who help find people missing in the bush or country areas.
Learn more on the Australian Search and Rescue K9 Unit website.
Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
Volunteer search and rescue in the Victorian bush and alpine regions.
Learn more on the Bush Search and Rescue Victoria website.
Citizens Radio Emergency Service Teams Victoria
Community-based information to assist first responder emergency services.
Learn more on the Citizens Radio Emergency Service Teams Victoria website.
Country Fire Authority
Respond to emergencies like fires and rescues, and support communities through fundraising and safety education.
Learn more on the Country Fire Authority website.
Disaster Relief Australia
Clean up flood-damaged homes, help recover people’s belongings, remove fallen trees and more.
Learn more on the Disaster Relief Australia website.
Foodbank Victoria - Natural Disaster Relief
Provide essential supplies, including food, water, groceries and cleaning products during emergencies.
Learn more on the Foodbank website.
Life Saving Victoria
Patrol Victoria’s coastal and inland waterways to ensure people’s safety in and around water.
Learn more on the Life Saving Victoria website.
Marine Search and Rescue
Ensure the safety of boaters around Victoria's coastlines, out at sea and inland waterways.
Learn more on the Marine Search and Rescue website.
Salvation Army
Provide food, essential goods, emotional support and more to people after a disaster.
Learn more on the Salvation Army website.
Search and Rescue Dogs Australia
Training for teams of canines, handlers and support staff. Each team has specific scent detection skill sets. They assist emergency services with searching, detection and recovery.
Learn more on the Search and Rescue Dogs Australia website.
Shepparton Search and Rescue
Facilitate local search and rescue front line activities, administration, public relations, community education and more.
Learn more on the Shepparton Search and Rescue website.
St John Ambulance
Provide first aid to people in need after a disaster and at community and cultural events.
Learn more on the St John Ambulance website.
Victorian Council of Churches (VCC) Emergencies Ministry
Provide psychological first aid, personal support and emotional spiritual care through multi-faith chaplains.
Learn more on the VCC Emergencies Ministry website.
Victoria State Emergency Service (SES)
Support community preparedness and respond to emergencies including floods, storms and rescues.
Learn more on the Victoria SES website.
Wildlife Emergencies
Identify, assess and treat impacted wildlife.
Learn more on the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action website.
Ways to volunteer
Information about different ways you can volunteer.
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