V4U Day is Victoria University's largest one-day volunteer event. It's an opportunity for us to give back to Melbourne's community.
The event has received:
V4U Day strengthens our relationship with the local community through giving back and showing appreciation for their support.
As a V4U volunteer you can:
All volunteers receive:
Volunteers arrive on campus by 8am and are treated to free snacks, entertainment and a V4U-exclusive t-shirt.
After meeting all other volunteers at our official welcome, you'll be transported by minibus to your project, which will be either in Footscray or a surrounding suburb.
Once your volunteering project has finished, we'll pick you up from your location and drive you back to campus for refreshments.
Check out V4U Day photos on the Student Life Facebook page to get a glimpse of the eventful day.
Volunteers stay on site for five hours and complete a range of tasks which may include:
V4U Day in 2018 was huge – over 300 volunteers took part in dozens of projects across Melbourne’s west. Volunteers helped with gardening, painting, cleaning, making crafts, and joining in activities with community groups, the elderly, those living with a disability, and school children.
Host organisations in 2018 included AMES Australia, Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, Baptcare, Salvation Army, Scouts Victoria, and Rotary clubs.
Our volunteers felt like they were part of our community:
Organisations provide the task and Victoria University provides the tools and people to execute it.
VU student and staff volunteers can help execute a range of projects including:
Contact the V4U team for more information about V4U Day 2019.
Email: v4u@vu.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9919 5738
