Welcome to our opportunities page

City of Melbourne recognises the unique skills, strengths, experiences and passion that volunteers bring to our organisation. Volunteers make an invaluable contribution to the work we do providing expertise, insight and knowledge to the services we deliver to the community.

Are you interested in becoming a Visitor Services Volunteer?
Our famous "red coat" volunteers work across a number of programs, including
- City Ambassador Program (CAP & CAP at Queen Victoria Market)
- Fitzroy Gardens Precinct (including Cooks' Cottage)
- Melbourne Visitor Booth
- Melbourne Visitor Hub
- International Student Visitor Services Volunteer Program (dedicated stream for international students)
Please register your interest here and we will be in touch when we are next recruiting.
Expression of Interest - Events Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering for Events?
Our volunteers take on a variety of role in both front of house customer service and back of house event support.
We typically recruit twice a year for event volunteers. See dates below.
We will not be taking on volunteers outside of these recruitment dates:
| Event | Recruitment dates | Sign up for notifications |
| Melbourne Fashion Week (October) | June (open for 3 weeks only) | Register your interest HERE |
| Moomba Festival (March) | December (open for 4 weeks only) | Register your interest HERE |
| Firelight Festival (July) | Internal recruitment, only for people who are already onboarded in another City of Melbourne program | n/a |
| Now or Never (August) | Internal recruitment, only for people who are already onboarded in another City of Melbourne program | n/a |
Other ways to get involved

For further information about volunteering at City of Melbourne email volunteering@melbourne.vic.gov.au (please note City of Melbourne is unable to offer corporate/employee volunteering program opportunities)
Can't find what you're looking for? The following organisations provide further information on how to get involved.
Our Vision

The City of Melbourne is a city of possibility.
Where the world meets and the extraordinary happens.