Our Mission
Volunteering Illawarra’s vision is to be a regional centre of excellence that promotes volunteering and the value of volunteers to the community. Our primary activity is the operation of a regional volunteer resource centre across the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Local Government Areas.
“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” – Author unknown
“Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the time.” – James Durst
NSW Volunteering
The NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-2030 can be found here.
Recent News
COVID 19 : CHANGE IN OFFICE HOURS
Posted on 20 Jul, 2021
From Tuesday 13 July 2021 office hours for Volunteering Illawarra will change to 9:00am to 4:30pm Tuesdays to Thursdays. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
VOLUNTEERING ILLAWARRA OFFICE DURING LOCKDOWN
Posted on 20 Jul, 2021
Due to the current lockdown restrictions, VI is unable to conduct face to face referral interviews. However, telephone interviews will still take place. Please contact VI on 4227 7163 to book a timeslot. Updates will be advised as they occur.
REMINDER : NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2021 NSW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Posted on 28 Jun, 2021
Help acknowledge volunteers’ hard work by nominating those who enrich your local community. Nominations close Friday 9 July 2021.