Since 1975, Bridges Connecting Communities, (formerly Knox Community Volunteers), has been dedicated to providing volunteer services to the City of Knox and parts of the Yarra Ranges.

Bridges Connecting Communities, is a not-for-profit organisation that provides volunteer services to the local community to prolong and improve the independence of elderly residents still living in their own home.

Knox Community Volunteers was founded in 1975 by a small group of concerned individuals who recognised the need for volunteer assistance to elderly residents in the city of Knox.

Since this time, Bridges has succeeded in being able to provide support to elderly residents in the form of transport, social groups, community access, and community support.

A volunteer resource and information centre that provides volunteer recruitment, assistance, and information to local not for profit organisations was also developed and has become the volunteer hub for the City of Knox.