The City of Greater Bendigo has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to answer the call to become a volunteer.
Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said volunteers were the heart and soul of our community, and now was a great time to start or return to volunteering.
"Now we're regaining a sense of normality, every part of our community - like emergency services, event organisers, sporting and special interest groups, schools and op shops - are all crying out for volunteers," Cr Metcalf said.
"The contributions volunteers make are invaluable and if you have a skill you can offer or a general interest in a specific area, you will have no problem finding a volunteer opportunity to suit you.
"Volunteering can be a great way to meet new people and to develop new knowledge and skills. Some people also find that volunteering creates pathways into employment.
"If you used to volunteer and it's been a while since you were in contact with the people you used to support, I can almost guarantee they will be happy to hear from you and warmly welcome you back.
