V4U Day 2025 Project List.xlsx

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6	Project No.	Project Name	Project Type	Project Partner	Project Description	Project Tasks	Project Location	Requirements	Notes
7	1	Seeds, plants& Grasslands	Nature Gardening	The GREEN Lab @ Iramoo	The GREEN Lab @ Iramoo is all about grasslands. It is located on the St Albans Campus beside Iramoo Wildflower Grassland Reserve - home of the Striped Legless Lizard and Button Wrinklewort. The GREEN Lab serves the operational base for the restoration of Iramoo grassland, drawing on the help and enthusiasm of countless volunteers. Come and join the Iramoo story to help maintain The GREEN Lab (including the Native Plant Nursery) and continue the restoration of our remnant native grassland.	Tasks will vary with seasonal and weather conditions and may include: -Planting wildflowers at Iramoo Grassland Reserve -Hand-weeding at Iramoo Grassland Reserve -Potting plants at Iramoo nursery, gardens, or other campus sites -Collecting seeds at Iramoo nursery -General maintenance (sweeping, weeding, cleaning) at Iramoo nursery -Maintaining gardens around The GREEN Lab and campus seed production areas	Building 1J, Victoria University, St Albans VIC 3021		Work boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended
8	2	Building a Sensory Garden	School working bees	Ascot Vale Heights School	This landscaping project involves digging, moving soil, applying mulch, planting, spreading crushed rock, and weeding to refresh the garden space.	Join us in transforming the garden by: -Digging and moving soil -Applying mulch -Planting bushes and small plants -Weeding garden beds	1 Tasma St, Sunshine	WWCC
9	3	Assisting Asylum Seekers & Refugees in Melbourne's West	Community Bonding	West Welcome Wagon	West Welcome Wagon supports people seeking asylum and refugees in Melbourne’s west by providing good quality donated items, including clothing, bedding, kitchenware, furniture, and other household essentials. The project aims to offer practical support, dignity, and a sense of belonging to those building new lives in the community.	Volunteers will assist with sorting and packing donated items for people seeking asylum and refugees.	Unit 3,42-46 Vella Drive, Sunshine West ,3020		Closed-toe shoes required. Clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended
10	4	Beautification Blitz	School working bees	Sunshine Harvester Primary School	We have severally overgrown garden beds that needs clearing and turning of soil to prepare the areas for replanting.	Join us in revitalising the garden by: -Removing overgrown plants from garden beds -Turning and preparing the soil for replanting	132 Hertford Road	WWCC	Work boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended
11	5	Community House Clean up	Organisation Help	Yarraville Community Centre	This project may involve painting the outdoor community pantry (weather permitting), along with weeding and planting summer herbs in planters. If outdoor work is not possible, volunteers will support an indoor project such as assisting the Nourish kitchen or contributing to another community outreach program.	Help refresh and organise our community kitchen by: -Gardening and planting seedlings -Cleaning and tidying the space -Organising cupboards and storage areas	59 Francis Street,Yarraville, 3013	WWCC
12	6	Community walks with V4U Vollies	Community bonding	Doutta Galla Aged Services	This project will involve packing Christmas gifts in the morning, followed by community walks in the afternoon. Volunteers will help take residents for a walk around the community, creating a festive and social experience that spreads joy and connection during the holiday season.	Make a difference in residents’ day by: -Walking alongside them as a friendly buddy -Offering support to those using walking frames or other aids -Helping to push residents in wheelchairs so everyone can join in comfortably	2/48 Geelong Road,Footscray 3011
13	7	Bluestone Toy Library Support	Organisation Help	Blustone Toy Library Support	The Bluestone Toy Library is a vital part of our community development program, offering local families access to quality toys to borrow and opportunities to connect with other children and parents. The project promotes sustainability, supports learning through play, and strengthens community connections. Volunteers will assist in ensuring the smooth operation of the Toy Library and the Bluestone Club, a connected craft program for families.	Volunteers will support the Toy Library and Bluestone Club by: -Labelling and organising toy storage to keep items in good condition -Cleaning toys and wiping down shelving/storage areas to ensure safety -Assisting with stocktake of toys and documenting any missing parts -Creating signage and labels for toy categories (e.g., baby toys, puzzles, STEM, vehicles) -Reviewing and organising Messy Play equipment for community events -Helping create recycled play items (e.g., cardboard “box city”) and craft templates -Supporting the Bluestone Family Craft Club by restocking and relabelling craft supplies -Deep cleaning and stocktaking the community kitchen and libraries -Assisting with light office/admin tasks (e.g., shredding, laminating, digitising resources).	Unit 2 11 Vipoint St Footscray VIC 3011
14	9	Spend a day in Childcare	Childcare services	Jigsaw Early Learning Centre	Jigsaw Early Learning invites volunteers to engage in activities such as storytelling, music games, art and craft, dramatic play, and outdoor experiences. The aim is to create a nurturing and joyful environment that supports children’s learning and development.	Volunteers will engage children in a range of activities, including storytelling, music games, art and craft, dramatic play, and outdoor experiences.	185 Phoenix Street , Sunshine north ,Victoria,3020	WWCC
15	10	School Grounds Help	School Working bees	Dinjerra Primary School	This project involves assisting with a variety of small jobs around the school grounds to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students and staff.	Volunteers will take part in outdoor maintenance and gardening activities, including sanding and staining wood, weeding, mulching, planting, watering, and general garden care.	44 South Road	WWCC	Work boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended
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17	13	Clean Up Australia & Chain Of Ponds	Nature Clean up	Clean Up Australia	This project will involve cleaning up Moonee Ponds Creek	Volunteers will help clean and tidy the designated area to ensure it is well-maintained.	TBC		Work boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended.
18	14	Big Toy Library Clean Up	School working bee	West Footscray Neighbourhood House	Volunteers will work alongside Toy Library staff to carry out a thorough clean-up and inventory check, ensuring all toys and resources are well-maintained and ready for use by families.	Join us in keeping the Toy Library fun and safe for families by: -Cleaning and caring for toys -Checking puzzle pieces and toy library numbers -Inspecting costumes -Testing toys to ensure they’re ready for play	1/539 Barkly St, West Footscray Neighbourhood House	WWCC
19	15	Regeneration	Nature Cleanup	Weribee River Association	This project focuses on regenerating the local environment through the planting of indigenous plants, supporting biodiversity and creating healthier natural spaces.	Volunteers will help regenerate the local environment by: -Adding water crystals to support plant growth -Planting tube stock -Laying jute to reduce weeds -Protecting plants with guards and securing them with stakes -Weeding around newly planted areas	Wyndham Area		Work boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended.
20	16	Clearing & Sprucing up Spaces	Organisation Help	Greenhaven SRS	This project involves detailed cleaning of window panes, doors, and other surfaces to refresh and maintain the facility’s appearance and create a welcoming environment.	Volunteers will assist with cleaning window panes, doors, and the garden area to maintain a fresh and welcoming environment.	290 Geelong Road,West Footscray		Clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended.
21	18	Clear Garden Beds	School working bee	Sunshine Harvester Primary School	We have severally overgrown garden beds that needs clearing and turning of soil to prepare the areas for replanting.	Join us in revitalising the garden by: -Removing overgrown plants from garden beds -Turning and preparing the soil for replanting	132 Hertford Road	WWCC	Work boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended.
22	19	Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser for Homeless Feed	Community bonding	Sunshine Mosque	The Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser will be able to support collecting donations to put towards the homeless that happens on fortnightly basis.	Join us in supporting the fundraiser by: -Assisting with setting up and packing up the stall -Cooking and serving sausages to the community -Collecting donations to help fund the fortnightly homeless feed program	616 Ballart Road Ardeer , VIC,3022
23	20	Plastic Solution Project	Arts & Crafts	Enactus VU	The Plastic Solutions Project is a student-led social enterprise with the mission of reducing plastic waste on campus at Victoria University. We are collecting plastic bottle caps from campus cafes, staff, students and community houses, and recycling them into new products.	Join us in making a positive impact through hands-on activities. Volunteers will: -Encourage participants to collect and bring along plastic bottle caps during the event -Assist in removing any non-recyclable items from collected materials -Help sort plastics into different types and colours -Support the shredding of plastics into small pieces -Contribute to creating recycled plastic merchandise (with participants able to take one home as a keepsake)	Footscray Park ,Building D, Enactus Room
24	21	Gallery Walls	Organisation Help	Footscray Community Arts	The crew will be e-painting of six moveable/portable gallery walls to black.	Join us in helping to refresh our gallery walls. Volunteers will: -Prepare the painting area and workspace -Clean and ready the gallery walls for painting -Assist with painting the designated walls -Contribute to cleaning and restoring the workspace once tasks are complete	45 Moreland Street		Clothes you don't mind getting dirty recommended.
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