The 25-year-old fell in love with the city and has never looked back. 

Originally from Sydney, Mr Rutherfurd is a volunteer at the Bendigo Tramways. 

He has been volunteering at the historical site for the past eight years. 

"When I travelled to Bendigo I really liked the tramways and decided it was a great place to hang around," Mr Rutherfurd said. 

"I really liked the unique nature of of the tramways.

"There is not many people my age who can say they drive a 100-year-old tram."

As part of his role at the tramways Mr Rutherfurd drives the trams and also helps out whenever anyone needs anything. 

"I am a bit of an all-rounder," he said.

"I volunteer about two to three days every fortnight."

Mr Rutherfurd said it was important for people in the community to become volunteers. 

"It is a wonderful feeling when you volunteer," he said. 

Mr Rutherfurd also said he is a volunteer with the Country Fire Authority. 

He said he was always ready to go when he got the call.