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Welcome to Reconciliation Victoria volunteer opportunities page!
Reconciliation Victoria is the statewide body promoting reconciliation across Victoria. This means that we promote deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
We work closely with - and facilitate connections between - local reconciliation groups and other community groups, the education sector, and state and local government partners. We organise statewide reconciliation forums and promote National Reconciliation Week activities across Victoria.
Here you'll find opportunities to work together with the Reconciliation Victoria Team, Board and Cultural Council in generating greater impact on the importance of reconciliation.
Enjoy looking around this space and if you find something that you'd like to contribute to, please complete our online application form.
We hope to hear from you!
Reconciliation Victoria recognises key milestone dates in the year and, in turn, participate in and hold special events, marking these important dates.
Some among them are Jan 26, 13th February, The Long Walk, National Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.
These key milestone dates are a pivotal reminder of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders who have worked so hard to bring recognition, justice and education through truth telling of history.
Be part of the event support team in developing and delivering Reconciliation Victoria's mission statement 5 in 'Addressing historical injustice' with key events we are rolling out.
Be part of the support team for marketing and communications to gain broader reach and impact through our clear, engaging and timely messaging.
Marketing and communications are focused on promoting Reconciliation Victoria’s work and sharing key messages via our communication platforms and publications.
These platforms include our websites (Reconciliation Victoria and Maggolee), social media channels (Facebook and LinkedIn) and email distribution of our monthly newsletter. Support may also be required in putting together publications such as our Annual Report, submissions, and policy briefs.
By volunteering, you will assist in ensuring that Reconciliation Victoria’s communication carry our messages out to community, stakeholders and partners reflecting our strategic priorities.
Assist with planning and execution of projects and activities relating to Reconciliation Victoria’s key stakeholder projects, priorities and events.
Support the implementation of existing and new projects and activities at the request of Reconciliation Victoria. In addition to the above overview, some activities include assistance in the office administration, organisation and event collateral.
Help to maintain and improve Reconciliation Victoria’s internal communication and work management systems by supporting the project coordination area of Reconciliation Victoria.
This volunteering area of opportunity is integral to the overall function of Reconciliation Victoria’s as an organisation.
Administration is key, underpinning our structural framework.
You’ll be contributing to our organisational momentum in the administration team.
You’ll work closely on tasks that affect daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly operations of the organisation.
Some key areas could be working through archival information, connecting with Local Reconciliation Groups across the state as to what key projects and events they’re working that our marketing team can highlight, as well as general support to the team.
A picture says a thousand words, and therefore documenting these key events will highlight to our network through social media, the Reconciliation Victoria newsletter and other platforms the power these momentous occasions have.
Education is a primary focussed area that Reconciliation Victoria will work together with you to deliver across the State.
Join Reconciliation Victoria is delivering information as part of a statewide education awareness campaigns.
In 2023 we saw great leadership taken as people held yarning circles, Kitchen Table Conversations, social media blasts and other delivered forms of information sharing in raising awareness of the Referendum.
As we approach Treaty negotiations in Victoria we will rely on volunteers to again spread the word of what Treaty is, what it is not and why it’s important.
You can also assist in strengthening the relationships with the state wide Local Reconciliation Groups by being involved in a research project that gathers scope on what each group are doing, and what they need assistance with.
These two areas, as well as other tasks supporting the education team within Reconciliation Victoria will give you an idea of what you can be part of.
A Victorian identity that reflects our true history, promotes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, equity and self-determination.
Our Guiding Principles
We acknowledge that power, privilege and racism shapes relationships.
We develop just, respectful, and meaningful relationships with and between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Victorians.
We ensure that the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to self-determination is at the forefront, always guiding our work.
We work with integrity and hold ourselves and others to account.
Reconciliation is about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Aboriginal Australians talking, walking, and working together to overcome division and inequality and develop respectful and harmonious relationships. It is about addressing and acknowledging our true history and righting the wrongs. It is not one act but a journey that requires a commitment from non-Aboriginal Australians to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning and role in the process of reconciliation.
Reconciliation Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, and recognises First Peoples continuing connection to lands, waters, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present who carry the memories, traditions, cultures, and aspirations of First Peoples, and who forge the path ahead for emerging leaders. We dedicate ourselves to working respectfully with and guided by First Peoples, and to listen and amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in all areas of our work. 
