EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERING

Posted on 20 Apr, 2020

The Centre for Volunteering has launched stage one of the Emergency Volunteering platform. This new platform will enable emergency volunteering to happen more easily at a local level.

The Emergency Volunteering platform is in response to the current health crisis and the desire of many people to help their community safely in this environment.

Members of the public who wish to volunteer their time to assist in this climate, some of whom may not have volunteered before, are able to register themselves on this platform detailing their skills and location etc.

See more details here.

2020 NSW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS – NOMINATIONS CLOSE 3 JULY

Posted on 16 Apr, 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!

FRIENDLY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Posted on 06 Apr, 2020

The Friendly Assistance Program is a new initiative developed by Age Matters. This program will provide support for vulnerable older people in the community, especially in these difficult and uncertain times.

Attached is a sheet outlining Frequently Asked Questions.

Please contact Harriet Mourd on 4221 1031 for more information.

2020 ClubGRANTS – CLOSING DATE 8 MAY

Posted on 27 Mar, 2020

The 2020 ClubGRANTS is now open. Organisations who meet the criteria (see below) can apply prior to the closing date of 8 May 2020.

At this stage it is uncertain what the pool of available funds will be, given the Coronavirus Pandemic and its effect on club revenue, which will in particular impact on applications above $10,000. However organisations are still strongly encouraged to apply. 

To be eligible to apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation and provide the following project and/or services:

  • community welfare or social services,
  • community development,
  • community health services or employment assistance activities.

You are also eligible if you or your organisation is involved in community or professional sport.

For more information please visit the Clubs NSW ClubGRANTS website.

LIMITED VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE

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.

VI OFFICE NOW CLOSED TO PUBLIC

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.

MINOR CHANGES TO VI OPERATIONS AS A RESULT OF 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.

COMIC GONG RETURNS ON SATURDAY 16 MAY 2020

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!