Welcome to Bendigo Venues & Events - a business unit of the City of Greater Bendigo and responsible for the management of a suite of venues including Ulumbarra Theatre, The Capital Theatre, the Bendigo Town Hall, Dudley House and The Engine Room.

This Unit presents a broad range of community, state, national and international events including live theatre, dance, fine and contemporary music and other performing arts activities across a varied suite of venues.

BV&E’s venues have an equally busy commercial life through the hosting of weddings, conferences, seminars, celebrations, ceremonies, classes and community events and by offering professional theatres, fully supported ticketing and box office, first-class function facilities, exclusive catering, exhibition spaces and dedicated community access venues.

Gain invaluable skills, experience & social connections by volunteering at City of Greater Bendigo’s early years events!

Two events are solely run by the City including;

• Splash into Fun with Playgroup Victoria, celebrating Nation Playgroup Week, held in March each year. (Target audience under school age).
  
  
• FunLoong Fun Day, celebrating National Children’s Week held in October each year. This is our major event attracting over 3,000 children & families to a fun, free day of activities & live entertainment. (Target audience 0-12 years)

   The successful completion of a Working With Children and Police check is mandatory for volunteering for Early Years Events at City of Greater Bendigo.
  (Both checks are free of charge in a voluntary capacity).

Intercultural Ambassador Program

Every two years the City recruits 10 Intercultural Ambassador volunteers who represent a diverse range of multicultural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds in our community. The Ambassadors will participate in community events and projects, City advisory and reference groups and attend civic functions. They will also act as champions for their existing communities and gain valuable leadership and development opportunities.  Our Program is based on the successful City of Ballarat Multicultural Ambassadors Program. Funding for the Pilot Program has been provided by the Victorian Government.

Intercultural Ambassadors Booklet

Terms of reference

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1. The City is unable to guarantee a placement.
2. Student Work Placements are sought after and limited.
3. When answering the application questions use examples where possible in your response.
4. Use your response to every question as an opportunity to standout from everyone else.
5. If you have a resume, this will help us learn more about you and your skills.
6. You may also have to meet with us in person to discuss your application further.
7. Refer to this checklist before you start the application form as you may need to obtain further information.
8. Clicking on this yellow information icon next to the questions on the application form will give you further information and helpful tips.
9. Preference will be given to students living and studying at schools in the City of Greater Bendigo.
10. The Student Handbook and quiz forms part of your induction.
11. The processing of your application can take a minimum of two weeks 
12. All students need to be attending an educational institution or an approved home schooled program that is secondary school equivalent.
13. (Work Experience only students are paid at $5.00 a day for the five days via Electronic Funds Transfer, so you will need to provide us with your account details including your Bank's BSB number.)

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Please note: We are unable take further Work Experience Placements in the following areas.

BARC, Early Childhood Learning Centres, Information and Technology, Bendigo Art Gallery and the Bendigo Airport.

City of Greater Bendigo Youth Council

Current Youth Council Vacancies

The City of Greater Bendigo Youth Council is coming to the end of its current two-year term. We are now taking applications for the 2025-2026 Youth Council term.

Description of Youth Council

The City of Greater Bendigo Youth Council is an advisory and advocacy committee whose role is to represent the voice of young people who live, work and/or study in the City of Greater Bendigo. The Youth Council achieves this by:

• Providing advice to the City of Greater Bendigo Council on plans, strategies, policies and projects so that they better align to the needs of young people;
• Engaging with young people to identify their priorities; and
• Advocating on issues that directly impact young people.

The Youth Council comprises of up to eighteen young people. All Youth Councillors are volunteers.

Youth Council Eligibility

To be eligible to be a member of the City of Greater Bendigo Youth Council applicants must:

• Be between the age of 14 and 24 years (Youth Councillors are required to resign when they turn 25).
• Live, work and/or study anywhere in Greater Bendigo.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer level) and Police Check if 18 years and older.

This includes young people from all backgrounds and experiences, living in all areas of Greater Bendigo, who are eager to develop leadership skills, advocate for young people and make a difference in the community.

Youth Council Application Process

Youth Council Membership is determined via an application process, this includes a City of Greater Bendigo Youth Council Expression of Interest application addressing selection criteria, an interview, and a referee check.

Applicants will be assessed on their responses to the selection criteria in their Expression of Interest and Interview.

It is a requirement that all volunteers 18 years or over with the City of Greater Bendigo have a valid and successful working with children check and police check 

Parental / Guardian consent form