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Looking to get involved in your community? The Volunteering Expo 2026 is the perfect place to start.
Hosted by Volunteer for Knox, this event brings together over 40 not-for-profit organisations and community groups, all eager to showcase their work and connect with potential volunteers.
Discover a wide range of opportunities and learn how you can make a meaningful contribution in your local community.
When: Friday 15 May
Time: 1-5pm
Where: Knox City Council Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South
On the day, you can explore CFA and SES emergency vehicles, connect with Eastern FM Radio, and take part in a special hands-on “Teddy” volunteer project.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout the afternoon.
Whether you're new to volunteering or looking for your next opportunity, come along and be inspired to make a positive impact in your community.
The full list of stallholders is below (please note that this may change leading up to the event):
- Baptcare
- Donate 2 Drive Ltd
- EACH
- Elm St Mission
- Epworth HealthCare
- Feed One Feed All
- Foothills Community Care
- Knox CFA
- Knox City Council Biodiversity
- Knox City Council Meals on Wheels
- Knox Community Chess Enthusiasts
- Knox Environment Society
- Knox Infolink
- Knox Learning Alliance
- Knox Repair Café
- Knox SES Unit
- Lysterfield District Trail Riders
- MacKillop Family Services
- Mahjong Connect
- Meals on Wheels
- Melbourne Adult Migrant Education Program - Volunteer Tutor Scheme
- MiCare
- Motor Neurone Disease MND Victoria
- Office of the Public Advocate
- Orange Sky
- Outer East Food Share
- Puffing Billy Railway
- Radio Eastern FM
- Rotary Club of Boronia
- Rotary Club of Ferntree Gully
- Rowville and Coonara Knitters
- Rowville Lysterfield News
- RSPCA Victoria
- Scouts Victoria
- Share Space Inc
- Special Olympics Melbourne Eastern Ranges
- Swinburne University
- Tabulam & Templer Homes for the Aged
- Temple Society Australia
- The Salvation Army
- Underneath My Umbrella
- Uniting AgeWell
- Villa Maria Catholic Homes
- Wantirna Day View
- Wantirna Lions Club
- Your Library
For questions on the event contact Volunteer for Knox on 0429 968 822, [email protected] or visit https://www.volunteerforknox.com.au
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