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We unite the Friends Groups of Victoria. By becoming a registered member, you will connect with environmental volunteers across our magnificent state. We expand your reach and amplify your impact, unlocking a world of possibilities for your volunteers and the flora and fauna we collectively work to protect.

Friend Groups are as varied as the landscapes they work in, from urban environments to coastlines, riverbanks, and bushland settings. Friends Groups may work with a variety of management authorities such as DEECA, Local Councils, Parks Victoria, Water Authorities, or represent other groups caring for nature such as Field Naturalists or Gardens for Wildlife Victoria.

Why Join VEFN?

By joining the Victorian Environment Friends Network (VEFN), you become part of a collective force of environmental advocates and dedicated volunteers who make positive changes to Victoria’s beautiful landscapes, creating positive change throughout local communities. We offer more than a community, our organization can help to promote visibility, resource management and funding opportunities for those engaged in volunteering at any level.

Our Community

Our community members have diverse knowledge, with each local environmental group making an impact at their area. VEFN acts as a hub and a meeting point, this allows sharing, growth, and support with various levels. You can expect:

Support from other Volunteers: A large community of passionate and like-minded environmental advocates that can give invaluable knowledge to local operations with unique regional understanding of needs.
Knowledge and Skill-Sharing: Network with different leaders who actively maintain or work to grow a diversity of skill set including technical knowledge for species, biodiversity conservation methods, project management, ethical operations, legal guidelines for working in areas, and fundraising guidelines.
Community Leadership Development: Our volunteer programs offer pathways for individuals to grow from working team members to community leaders, we aim to provide support for every step of your journey.

Benefits of VEFN Membership

Growing your reach and impact.

Advocacy Support

Strengthened presence and advocacy within State, Regional and Federal governments with access to relevant authorities on behalf of local environmental needs.

Networking and Collaboration

The opportunity to collaborate with regional networks that encourage knowledge and support, with pathways for community leaders to provide direct advice, opportunities to meet like minded members and community, building meaningful connection to people with the environment.

Learning and Development

Gain access to various online and workshop style learning events across numerous technical and professional operation skills. We aim to keep everyone updated with the most current guidelines and requirements across many different fields of work.

Access to Resources and Toolkits

Fully integrated digital platform of operational resources, including guides for governance, volunteer training, best practices in community engagement and funding pathways for your projects, and links to relevant policies or agencies.

Visibility and Promotion

Provide you visibility throughout community and digital resources with recognition for work undertaken by all local member groups, including pathways to win local environment awards through annual Friends Network awards events.

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