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.
Posted on 12 Feb, 2019
Justice Connect is a NFP Law Advisory and Resource organisation. In 2018 with the support of Department of Social Services and collaboration with Volunteering Australia the most comprehensive “National Volunteer Guide” was produced.
Please see the attached for more information. All organisations who work with volunteers are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with this guide as it will answer many legal questions.
For State / Territory specific issues, please contact your State Peak and or Regional Volunteer Resource centre.
Posted on 14 Jan, 2019
2019 VI Membership is now open. Packs are available via the Membership tab.
Posted on 14 Jan, 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 13 Jan, 2019
The annual Illawarra Folk Festival is four exciting summer days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance. Discover a wonderful and rewarding experience whilst making new friends volunteering in the many roles available at the festival.
Click on this link for more information.
Posted on 19 Dec, 2018
HONK Oz! 2019 is to be held 10-12 January and again is calling for volunteers. There is more information on the event outlined on the flyer.
Should you be interested in being a part of this popular music event, you can register direct on the HONK Oz! website.
Posted on 15 Dec, 2018
We wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a safe and rested New Year. Many thanks for your support during a very busy year.
Posted on 29 Nov, 2018
Did you know volunteers don’t have the same legal protection from sexual harassment as employees under commonwealth laws? Justice Connect and Volunteering Australia are working together on a joint submission to the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment.
We want to change the situation for volunteers when it comes to sexual harassment, and we want to hear your views. If you have something to say, please take a few minutes to complete a short survey.
Posted on 26 Nov, 2018
The Denny Foundation is in urgent need of volunteers to fill the following positions:
Interested persons should contact Volunteering Illawarra on 4227 7163.