Find out what's happening in NSW during National Volunteer Week, 12–18 May 2008.
Event |
Details |
Landcare volunteer window display |
For a week before & during National Volunteer Week |
| 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award launch | Monday, 12 May, 11am–12 noon The inaugural NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards held last year were a great success and The Centre for Volunteering and Award Patron, the Hon Linda Burney, are looking forward to launching this year's Award at Government House. Nominations will open on 12 May. The Awards will be announced and presented on 5 December 2008, International Volunteer Day. |
| Northern Rivers Corporate Volunteering Launch | Monday, 12 May, 10am–1pm The launch will feature speakers and Power Point presentation to explain how Corporates and Not-for-Profit organisations can work together and fulfill each other's ambitions by matching skills and resources with needs in the community. Pre-registration required, limited seating, first come first served basis. Closing date for registration Friday, 2 May 2008. Phone 66217 397, fax 66 220 235 or email corpvol@lnci.org.au |
| Employee Volunteer Program Research Report and Toolkit Release |
Monday, 12 May, 4pm–5:00pm A project funded by The Westpac Foundation has been investigating best practice into how corporate Employee Volunteering Programs (EVPs) successfully connect with small-to-medium not-for-profit organisations. The research report and a toolkit for not-for-profits that want to set up and manage their own EVPs will be released at Westpac by the Hon Linda Burney. |
| Volunteering Information Stands at Springetts Arcade, Bowral | Monday–Wednesday, 12–14 May All Information Stands will be staffed by volunteers who can answer all enquiries. Volunteering Wingecarribee Inc., Moss Vale |
| Not-for-profit Networking Event: The Ins and Outs of Corporate Volunteering |
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 8.30am–10.30am Volunteer managers and not-for-profit representatives are invited to The Centre's Corporate Volunteering Networking Event. Review The Centre's new toolkit for not-for-profits engaging in corporate volunteering (above) and learn about the ins and outs of this fast growing volunteering opportunity. Email Odessa O'Brien or phone 02 9261 3600 to RSVP. There is a cost of $10 to attend and breakfast will be provided. |
Musical Afternoon Tea |
Tuesday, 13 May, 1.30pm–3.30pm Ryde Community Volunteers (Community Services, City of Ryde Council) A thank you celebration to acknowledge the contribution made by volunteers in the City of Ryde community. |
Armidale Volunteer Expo |
Wednesday, 14 May, 10am–4pm The Armidale Volunteer Referral Service Community organisations that employ the services of volunteers are invited to participate. The expo will demonstrate the amazing contribution our volunteers provide in so many areas of the community and, in recognizing our volunteers in this way, we hope to inspire and recruit more members of our community to join in. |
Australian National Maritime Museum Special Introductory Open Day |
Wednesday, 14 May, 11am or 2pm To register your interest, phone the Volunteers Office at the National Maritime Museum on 02 9298 3772. Or if you prefer, just come along. General inquiries is 02 9298 3777. |
Volunteer Information and Celebration evening |
Wednesday, 14 May, 5.30pm–7.30pm Volunteer Programs for celebration will be:
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2008 Lismore Community Volunteer Expo |
Thursday, 15 May Lismore Neighbourhood Centre If you think your organisation would like to have a display at the Expo please contact the Community Development Officer at Lismore Neighbourhood Centre on 6621 7397 or vnr@lnci.org.au now to secure your place. There is a registration fee of $30 to cover administration and publicity costs. |
| Volunteers Change Our World – Volunteering Expo |
Thursday, 15 May, 9.30am–2pm Volunteering Illawarra A project of Wollongong City Council supported by FaCSIA, DADHC and DoCS |
Free Introduction to Volunteering Seminar FULL |
Thursday, 15 May 2008, 10.30am–12.30pm Volunteers and potential volunteers are invited to listen to talks on volunteering by various speakers: the Minister for Volunteering, the Hon Linda Burney MP; representatives from KPMG on corporate volunteering; Warilla High School on student and youth volunteering; Best Buddies Australia on youth and people with disabilities; and the Art Gallery of NSW on skilled and professional volunteers. FULL |
| Good Company Volunteer Exchange | Thursday, 15 May, 6pm You're invited to join us
for an Exchange of ideas and inspiration – goodcompany's latest forum for linking As part of National Volunteer Week (NVW), our Sydney
and Melbourne events will celebrate how Volunteers Melbourne Sydney |
| Volunteering Information Stands at Highlands Market Place, Mittagong | Thursday–Saturday, 15–17 May All Information Stands will be staffed by volunteers who can answer all enquiries. Volunteering Wingecarribee Inc., Moss Vale |
| Leichhardt Volunteer Expo |
Friday 16 May, 10am–1pm Guest speaker Linda Burney, Minister for Volunteering The Expo will promote the concept of volunteering and encourage participation of local residents. Also a wonderful opportunity for local not-for profit community organisations to promote and recruit for their own services. For more info contact STARS team on 9750 9344 or starsrecruitment@4cs.org.au |
| Information stalls run by VRS volunteers |
Sunday, 18 May
Volunteering Wingecarribee Inc., Moss Vale |
| Introduction to Volunteering Workshop |
Tuesday, 20 May Volunteering Wingecarribee Inc., Moss Vale |
| Pamper Day for in-house volunteers |
Wednesday, 21 May The activity is for Interchange Shoalhaven's volunteers. There will be Tai Chi, Yoga and makeover. |
| Charity Awareness Week Luncheon & Volunteer Recognition Reception | Friday, 23 May Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) The Charity Awareness Week Volunteer Recognition Reception is an opportunity for an organisation to recognise and say thank you for the wonderful assistance received from your many volunteers. |
| Magical Mystery Tour | Tuesday, 27 May Visit some organisations to see volunteers in action. |
To submit your event to this directory email Kristin Romanis or phone 02 9261 3600.