TogetherVsmile Events Inc. delivers multicultural festivals, community celebrations, networking events and social programs that connect people from diverse backgrounds across Melbourne.

This volunteer opportunity is designed to provide practical hands-on experience, mentoring, networking opportunities and portfolio-building projects for students, graduates and community members looking to gain experience in event management and community engagement.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who want to gain practical experience in event management and community engagement.

This position is ideal for students studying Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Community Services, Public Relations or anyone passionate about community development.

What You Will Learn

• Event planning and coordination
• Stakeholder management
• Volunteer coordination
• Venue and logistics management
• Sponsorship and partnership support
• Customer service and community engagement
• Event marketing and promotion
• Risk management and event operations

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and organising community events
• Support event-day operations
• Help coordinate volunteers and participants
• Assist with registrations and guest management
• Support community outreach activities
• Liaise with performers, vendors and community groups
• Assist with setup and pack down activities

Benefits ✅ Real-world event management experience ✅ Opportunity to work on multicultural festivals and community events ✅ Volunteer reference upon successful completion ✅ Networking opportunities with councils, businesses and community organisations ✅ Exposure to sponsorship and partnership activities ✅ Flexible volunteering arrangements ✅ LinkedIn recommendation

Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication skills
• Friendly and organised
• Interested in events and community work
• Able to work collaboratively
• Willing to learn
• No prior experience required