Posted on 25 Mar, 2020
Another result of the COVID-19 pandemic is the limited volunteering opportunities that currently exist. Where possible we will do phone interviews and provide referrals to those organisations who are still operating and accepting volunteers.
We apologies for this inconvenience and will provide updates when possible.
Posted on 25 Mar, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Volunteering Illawarra office will remain closed to the public until further notice.
We are still providing phone and email services to the public and can be contacted on 4227 7163 or email volunteering@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.
We apologies for this inconvenience and will provide updates when possible.
Posted on 17 Mar, 2020
Find out about your mutual obligations if you’re a job seeker affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Posted on 17 Mar, 2020
Volunteering Illawarra is continuing to operate as usual, albeit with some minor changes.
We will still interview and refer volunteers to organisations as we always have, however in line with advice from the NSW Health Department, we WILL NOT be conducting face to face interviews. All interviews will be conducted over the phone to limit physical contact.
Should this create a problem for you, please contact us to discuss feasible options.
Posted on 15 Mar, 2020
We are pleased to announce nominations for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now OPEN!
The benefits of the Awards are twofold. Not only do they shine a spotlight on volunteers but also wonderful volunteer involving organisations and their missions.
In 2019 the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards acknowledged the volunteering efforts of over 123,000 volunteers. We hope to recognise even more this year with your support.
Read more here and remember to nominate!
Posted on 10 Mar, 2020
Comic Gong is our annual pop culture festival that celebrates a love of comics, graphic novels, gaming and cosplay.
Comic Gong started back in 2013 at Corrimal District Library and Community Centre. In 2014 it moved to Wollongong’s city centre, and has kept growing ever since. These days, it attracts more than 10,000 people each year.
Want to join the team of superheroes behind the scenes of Comic Gong? Become a volunteer! There are four ways to volunteer so read all about it and see you there!
Posted on 10 Mar, 2020
Should your organisation wish to become a valued member of Volunteer Illawarra, see “Membership” tab for details and complete the 2020 membership application.
Posted on 06 Feb, 2020
The Health Promotion Service for Older People is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health and auspiced by the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association of NSW Inc. (CPSA). The service provides free health education sessions to groups of older people in the community. We are now urgently seeking volunteers from Sydney Metro, Illawarra. Shoalhaven, Southern NSW and Central Coast. The volunteers will work in their local areas.
Please see flyer for more information.
Posted on 04 Feb, 2020
The Australian Government is inviting organisations via a closed non-competitive process to apply for a Volunteer Grant under the Families and Communities Program – Volunteer Grants Activity in 2019-2020.
The Volunteer Grants Activity is an element of the Families and Communities Program. The Families and Communities Program aims to strengthen relationships, support families, improve well being of children and young people, reduce the cost of family breakdown and strengthen family and community functioning.
Volunteer Grants aim to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers as well as to encourage and increase participation in volunteering. The grants provide small amounts of money that organisations and community groups can use to help their volunteers.
Posted on 21 Dec, 2019
ASIC introduces the Whistleblower Policies as follows:
“This guide is for entities that must have a whistleblower policy under the Corporations Act—public companies, large proprietary companies and proprietary companies that are trustees of registrable superannuation entities. It gives guidance to help these entities establish a whistleblower policy that complies with their legal obligations. It also contains our good practice guidance on implementing and maintaining a whistleblower policy.
This guide will also help entities that are not required to have a whistleblower policy but are required to manage whistleblowing in accordance with the Corporations Act.”