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
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.
Posted on 17 Apr, 2019
Packs are available via the Membership tab.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Posted on 20 Feb, 2019
“Seniors by the Sea” / Volunteering Expo will be held from 10:30am to 1:00pm on Thursday 7 March 2019 on the grassed area near Woolworths, The Waterfront, Harbour Boulevard Shell Cove.
Join us for a free BBQ. Enjoy the entertainment and be informed by a range of stallholders.
Posted on 19 Feb, 2019
Greater Bank will be donating $3,000 per month to Illawarra charitable organisations and is accepting nominations.
Follow this link for more information.