INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY IS WED 5 DEC 2018

Posted on 25 Nov, 2018

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly and is held each year on 5 December.

It is a day for volunteers and volunteer involving communities to celebrate their efforts and to showcase the difference they make in their communities.

IVD 2018 focuses on the value of volunteerism through appreciation of local volunteers, including the marginalised groups and women who make up nearly 60% of volunteers worldwide, and their impact on building resilient communities.

 

NEW YEAR’S EVE AND AUSTRALIA DAY VOLUNTEERS

Posted on 24 Nov, 2018

Want to do something valuable with your time? Come and be part of our behind the scenes team for New Year’s Eve and or Australia Day. 

This is a great opportunity for you to be part of our cities largest celebrations.  Applications are now open so complete the online form now!

Enjoy the party and volunteer for New Year’s Eve or Australia Day!

 

‘VOLUNTEERS AND THE LAW’ workshop, Thu 22 Nov 2018

Posted on 23 Nov, 2018

Questions are often raised in relation to volunteers and their legal rights and the organisation’s responsibilities when managing volunteers.

To assist volunteer organisations, Volunteering Illawarra has contracted Justice Connect to answer some of these questions.

For more information on workshop cost and topics to be covered as well as background of Justice Connect, please see flyer.

Should your organisation is interested in attending, please contact Volunteering Illawarra on 4227 7772 before Monday 19 November 2018.

VIVA LA GONG IS BACK SAT 10 NOV 2018

Posted on 17 Oct, 2018

Viva La Gong returns to Wollongong on Saturday 10 November at MacCabe Park.

For more information on the Festival and how to get involved, go to the Viva website.

LANDCARE ILLAWARRA

Posted on 17 Oct, 2018

A vacancy exists for a voluntary position on Landcare Illawarra’s management structure.

See flyer for more information.

Should you be interested please contact Volunteering Illawarra on 4227 7163.

2019 SHELLHARBOUR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Posted on 16 Oct, 2018

Do you know someone who makes your Shellharbour community a better place?

Every year Shellharbour Council honours the City’s unsung heroes who contribute tirelessly to the community through volunteering and individual acts of compassion, generosity or bravery.

Outstanding contribution and community service inclues areas such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and well-being of a community

The categories are Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year.

Make someone’s (Australia) day by giving them the recognition they deserve and nominate today!.

To nominate, download a form here or call the Shellharbour Council Events team on 4221 6389 of you require further information or would like to be emailed a nomination form.

Nominations close Friday 7 December 2018.

LIFELINE BOOK FAIR, 19-21 OCTOBER 2018

Posted on 11 Oct, 2018

Lifeline’s Book Fair is here again and Lifeline is offering community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations leftover books at the end of trade on Sunday 21 October at Illawarra Sport Statium at Berkeley .

Lifeline does have some strict guidelines around this and your assistance in observing them will be appreciated.

They are as follows –

  • Access approval granted prior to the event only – no walk-ins permitted
  • Access to each room at the specified time only – once confirmed you will be emailed the details
  • Books are to be taken for fundraising or charitable reasons only – not for sale for profit
  • Organisations will need to provide their own bags or boxes – suitcases on wheels are handy
  • Lifeline is unable to assist in loading cars.

Should you have further enquiries, please contact Alicia Ferderer (direct) at Lifeline on 4226 7202.

FEEL THE BUZZ!

Posted on 08 Oct, 2018

Volunteers from across the Illawarra region have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering in NSW at a special ceremony in Wollongong.

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual event run by The Centre for Volunteering and is the biggest celebration of volunteering across the country.

Congratulations to all recipients!

NEW PARTICIPATION CHANGES

Posted on 04 Oct, 2018

From 20 September 2018, Mutual Obligation Requirements will change if you are:

  • a job seeker between 30 and age pension age, and
  • geting Newstart or Special Benefit with Mutual Obligation Reuirements

These changes will support you to be more active in your job search. This will increase your chances of getting a job.

These changes are summarised here.