VOLUNTEERING MEMBERSHIPS

Posted on 15 Jul, 2019

If you are an organisation who works with volunteers then Volunteering Illawarra could assist you in recruiting, training and much more. If you take out a membership until the 31/12/19 at the moment our membership rate is 50% discounted. Please refer to our membership tab (all amounts are reduced by 50%) and select the right type of membership for your organisation. If you have any questions or would like to know which membership option would best suit your organisation’s needs, please give us a call.

NSW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019

Posted on 23 Apr, 2019

The Centre for Volunteering in conjunction with the NSW Government is looking for nominations for the 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

For more information please refer to this link on our website and nominate now!

For any enquiries and bulk nominations (more than 20), please contact the Awards team at award@volunteering.com.au

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

Posted on 18 Apr, 2019

We are recruiting volunteers across a range of industries and organisations, so if you have a desire to help others, would like to consider a new career, have a Centrelink Mutual Obligation and / or need help with Work Development Orders (WDOs) please contact our office on 4227 7163 to arrange an informal one-to-one interview.

In 95% of cases we will refer you to a volunteer opportunity of your choosing on the day of your appointment.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK 20-26 MAY 2019

Posted on 16 Apr, 2019

Today marks the beginning of National Volunteers Week. A huge thank you to the thousands of volunteers throughout the region who willingly donate their time to make our community a better place. Volunteers freely give  many thousands of hours of their own time.

Of course a similar thank you must go to all those volunteer managers and coordinators working tirelessly behind the scenes in support of their wonderful volunteers.

Here is some statistical information for your interest.

VOLUNTEER EXPO, THU 23 MAY 2019

Posted on 16 Apr, 2019

This year’s Volunteer Expo, as part of National Volunteer Week, is scheduled from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Thu 23 May at the Illawarra Leagues Club, Church St Wollongong.

The Expo gives not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to feature their services and volunteering opportunities.

Hope to see you there!

PROJECT GRANT FUNDING – ClubGRANTS 2019

Posted on 15 Apr, 2019

The ClubGRANTS Scheme is a shared State Government – Club Industry Program funded by a 2.25% gaming machine tax rebate provided by the State Government to those registered Clubs with gaming machine profits in excess of $1 million per annum.

Projects in the following categories could qualify for Category 1 funding: Community welfare and social services; community development; community health services or employment assistance activities.

The Clubs NSW website contains information about how to apply for funding. Only online applications will be accepted. To register as an applicant and submit your application online go to the above link.

Local priorities include programs for young people 8-18 years; education programs as well as children’s, aged, disability and multicultural programs.

Applications opened 9:00am 11 February 2019 and will close 5:00pm 10 May 2019. For more information use this link or contact Annie Edgar at Wollongong City Council on (02) 4227 7736.

MY COMMUNITY PROJECT – NOMINATIONS OPEN!

Posted on 15 Apr, 2019

My Community Project is a NSW Government initiative and is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

Nominations are now open. For more information about the program and tips on how to complete your application, download the Applicant Fact Sheet.

COMIC GONG, 11 MAY 2019

Posted on 20 Mar, 2019

Comic Gong is a yearly event hosted by Wollongong City Libraries, is Wollongong’s very own Pop Culture festival and is calling for volunteers!

Comic Gong is a day for people of all ages to come together to celebrate comics, graphic novels, anime, cosplay & all things pop culture.

Click on this link for more information on how to become a volunteer.