The Voice of Volunteering Archive
Use this archive to look for articles and information published in our online newsletter, The Voice of Volunteering.
- The Voice of Volunteering – 2011 Issues
- The Voice of Volunteering – 2010 Issues
- The Voice of Volunteering – 2009 Issues
- The Voice of Volunteering – 2008 Issues
- The Voice of Volunteering – 2007 Issues
- The Voice of Volunteering – 2006 Issues
Please note that in our earlier issues not all links are active.
The Voice of Volunteering 2011 Issues
The Voice of Volunteering, December 2011
AWARDS
- Ralph Naden is named the 2011 NSW Volunteer of the Year
- Meet the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award winners
- One-off NSW Excellence in Not-For-Profit Management Award winner announced
VOLUNTEERING NEWS
-New Minister for Social Inclusion
- Federal Government volunteering furoure
- Researchers looking at possible toxic chemical risk to volunteer firefighters
- National Volunteering Strategy launched
- United Nations Volunteers' State of the World's Volunteerism Report launched
- United Nations Volunteers' State of the World's Volunteerism Report launched
- Women more likely to volunteer than men
- It's time to make a World Of Difference
- Do Something! makes volunteering easier around Australia
- Protection of Volunteers in the Workplace
- Coin and Stamp Celebrate 'Volunteer Army'
- Thoughtful Thursdays on Twitter
- AAVA name change
- More National Volunteering and Not-for-Profit News
- International Volunteering News
EVENTS
- The Centre's Monthly Volunteer Managers' Networking Events
- OH&S Information Sessions
The Voice of Volunteering, September 2011
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- Skilled Diversity Project Final Report
- Inaugural Mark Lyons Community Management Scholarship has been Awarded
- Want to bring fresh ideas, energy and new skills to your organisation?
TRAINING
- Funded training opportunities for volunteer managers
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110
- Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination CHC42708
- ASQA Replaces VETAB
- Partner with the School to deliver registered training courses
- Volunteer training and training resources
- "Ignite MasterClass: Work Within a Legal and Ethical Framework" Accredited Training
AWARDS
- 2011 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- National Volunteer Awards
- 2011 AAVA Volunteer Manager Award of Excellence
- 2011 NSW Sports Volunteer Awards
EVENTS
- Volunteer Managers' Monthly Networking Event Calendar: October and November
- Feedback on Ignite Volunteering Conference - 14 September 2011
- OH&S Information Sessions
- Date and venue change: National Conference on Volunteering
VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Grant Applications Open
- Call for Stall Holders - Southern Sydney Volunteer Expo: 27 October 2011
- Position Vacant: Volunteering Coordinator
- Position Vacant: Part Time Career Support Manager Role
- The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act)
- Street by Street - Call for Participants
- More National Volunteering and Not-for-Profit News
- International Volunteering News and Features
The Voice of Volunteering, August 2011
FEATURE
- 2011 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
EVENTS
- Ignite Conference
- National Conference on Volunteering,
- Volunteer Managers' Monthly Networking Event Calendar: August-November 2011
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Too many volunteers, not enough jobs!
- Fido continues to help members recruit skilled volunteers
- Ignite MasterClass, Promote Team Effectiveness: Wednesday, 10 August
- UWS Student Volunteer Briefing Session Report
- School of Volunteer Management Graduation
- Corporate and Group Volunteering
LATEST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- NSW Government Volunteer Strategy Consultation period extended
- Nominations open for the Australian of the Year Awards
- Mark Lyons Community Management Scholarship
- WA's interim IYV+10 Report - Inspiring the volunteer in you
- International Year of the Volunteer +10 Update
- NSW Sport & Recreation Participation Program Grants closing 25 August 2011
- Centro case - Any implications for directors of NFPs?
- Message to NFPs : Australians "More Progressive" Than Previously Thought
- Charities Should Increase Focus on Non-Cash Gifts
- Become a Dementia Champion
- Complete the Leading Learning in Education and Philanthropy (LLEAP) Survey
- Charles Sturt University Survey - Participants Wanted
- I'll Never Understand Why Executives Still Don't Understand
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 2, June–July 2011
FEATURE
- Meet the Hon. Victor Dominello, MP
- NSW Volunteers to Help Shape New Strategy
EVENTS
- Ignite MasterClass "Promote Team Effectiveness"
- National Conference on Volunteering,
- Video: Susan J Ellis, It takes a whole organisation
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Is volunteering on the rocks?
- Donation received from Linda Burney
- Highly Skilled Volunteer seeking an opportunity with a not-for-profit organisation
AWARDS
- 2011 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Open for Nominations
- IYV+10 Award for Volunteer Management added to 2011 NSW Volunteer Award
- $27,000 for 2011 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- YouTube's Good Work Not-For-Profit Film Competition Winners
- 2011 Sydney Business Awards
- 2011 Illawarra Hillross Financial Services Top Bloke Awards - closes 30 June
- NAB Schools Plus Impact Awards for school-community partnerships
- 2011 NAB Schools First Impact and Seed Funding Awards
- 2011 Justice Awards - applications close 29 July 2011
- 2011 National Disability Awards - applications close 5pm AEST, 29 July 2011
TRAINING
- Speak Up! Speak Out! 1 Workshops: Wednesday, 20 July 2011 and Thursday, 15 September 2011
LATEST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- International Year of Volunteers plus 10 (IYV+10)
- Australia's National Volunteering Strategy - views from afar
- Volunteers - the heart and soul of Australian sport
- Boomers set to volunteer
- Queensland volunteers - not long-term
- Launch of Australian Volunteers for International Development
- $650,000 community grant round opens
- Applications for research student bursaries - National Conference on Volunteering
- Fitzgerald to Guide NFP Reforms
- Navigating the NPF Legal Landscape - Study
- Australia Falling Behind in Engaging Young People
- Advice for Youth Sector Organisations
- Social Media Key to Engaging Young Volunteers
- Youth volunteering, social integration and decent work: Inspiring leadership
- Share Your Story of Change, Google for non-profits
- Counting the volunteers the world counts on
- New Digital Tool Classifies Canadians According to Six Volunteer Types
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 1, April 2011
FEATURE
- Breaking News: NSW Volunteering portfolio moved to Citizenship and Communities
EVENTS
- The Centre's Monthly Volunteer Manager Networking Event
- Susan J. Ellis - Wednesday, 1 June 2011
- Baby Boomer & Retirees Lifestyle Expo
-
2011 Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
-
Practical Legal Compliance 2011
- National Conference on Volunteering
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Is volunteering on the rocks?
- Donation received from Linda Burney
- Highly Skilled Volunteer seeking an opportunity with a not-for-profit organisation
AWARDS
- 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award winners
- 2011 FIA National Volunteer of the Year 2011 Award announced
- 2011 World Environment Day Awards close 5pm, Friday, 6 May
LATEST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- International Year of the Volunteer 10th Anniversary (2011)
- National Volunteering Strategy Consultation report
- Averil Fink, 1922–2011: Better rights for millions is her rich legacy
- Australians more likely to volunteer in 2011, says survey
- Non-profits lose sight of volunteer heritage
- Hidden cost of free labour: interns
- Qld thanks NSW volunteers
- Baby Boomers: Golden age or bursting bubble?
- Submission in Response to the Scoping study for a national not-for-profit regulator
- New magazine: The Difference designed to help Australia's wealthiest make a difference to the lives of our nation's most disadvantaged
- Perfect Storm Threatens NFP Sector: ACOSS Conference outcome
- Volunteering Australia's Volunteering Sector Policy Update
- New Tenancy Laws in NSW affect volunteers and not-for-profits alike
- 2011 Census – Census Collector jobs open 9 April 2011
- PM announces new awards program to recognise Canada's volunteers
- Local spending cuts threaten volunteering movement in UK
The Voice of Volunteering 2010 Issues
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 6, September 2010
AWARDS
- Calling for nominations for the 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
FEATURE
- Australia and New Zealand top World Giving Index
EVENTS
- Sydney 2000 10th Anniversary Volunteers Reunion and BBQ
- The Centre's September Volunteer Manager Networking Event
- Volunteering Australia's 13th National Conference on Volunteering
- International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay)
- 21st IAVE World Volunteering Conference
- 2011 Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Volunteer Referral Service (VRS) needs your Admin Volunteer Jobs
- Staff update: Mark Tippet, Manager SVM
- Staff update: Mike MacLeod, Manager, Member Services
- Staff update: Heesun Chung, Membership Assistant
TRAINING
-
Funded training for Volunteer Managers. Don't miss out – save up to 75%*
LATEST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Volunteer managers 'lack training'
- Australian National Standards Survey
- Police volunteers recognised at Parliament House
- Emergency Service Forum to showcase role of young volunteers
- Volunteer Program Management: An Essential Guide – 3rd Edition
- New Report about the impact of Volunteer Management in NZ
- Global Corporate Volunteering Research Project
- Volunteer Management Hot Topic podcast
- Five Social Apps for social good
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 5, July 2010
AWARDS
- Calling for nominations for the 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- 2010 National Disability Awards: Social Inclusion Award
- 2010 National Multicultural Marketing Awards
- Australia Post and Our Community's 2010 Photo Bank Awards are now open
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- NEW Members-Only website
- Governance of NSW Not-for-profit Organisations Report
- NEW Youth Volunteering website
- Reminder: Are your Insurance details up-to-date?
- Vacancy: Manager–Member Services (closes Monday, 19 July 2010)
- The Centre would like to welcome its newest members of staff...
- 2010 Ignite Volunteering Conference Report
- Farewell Maia Giordano, Youth Volunteer Program Manager
- Australian League of Immigration Volunteers' (ALIV) FUNraising Dinner Cruise
TRAINING
- Speaking with Impact for Board Members: 5 August 2010, 9.30am–12.30pm
- Effective Meetings Workshop: 7 September 2010, 9.30am–12.30pm
LATEST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Major funding boost for Social Enterprise
- Asia Pacific Regional Consultation on Youth Volunteering
- Consultation on a National Volunteering Strategy
- New Incorporations Act and Regulations proclaimed
- New values in the Australian Public Service: A chance to put your views forward
- Directors Social Impact Study released
- The Bankstown Decision and why it's important to not-for-profit sector employers
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 4, May 2010
EVENTS
- Be part of the Volunteering Awareness Forum's NFP information stalls
- National Volunteer Week Events Calendar launched
- Nepean Volunteer Services Inc. Volunteer Expo
- Skilled Diversity Project Launch
- Ignite Volunteering Conference
TRAINING
- Enrol in Effective Meetings – Tuesday, 11 May 2010
- Enrol in Speaking with Impact for Board Members – Thursday, 27 May 2010
- Certificate II in Active Volunteering now available
- New Registered Training courses planned for this year
- Low cost training for managers of volunteers
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) online
- Volunteer Training and Training Resources
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Catch The Centre on TEN's News at Five with Tim Bailey
- Interview with Lynne Dalton
LATEST NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Free fuel give away for volunteers
- Solo ambo crews too risky: union
- New report – Addressing social disadvantage through volunteering
- New report examining corporate volunteering in education
- Henry Review threatens delivery of charity services
- Techie simplifies Productivity Commission Report
- National Compact reaches 150 partners
- Ever thought of becoming a Foster Carer?
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 3, April 2010
EVENTS
- April Networking Event: NFP fundraising – the do's and don'ts
- Martin Cowling: How to Sabotage your Volunteer Program
- Baby Boomers and Retirees Lifestyle Expo
- NVW Event: Volunteering Awareness Forum
- NVW Event: Skilled Diversity Project Launch
- NVW Event: RPL Graduation Ceremony
- 2010 Ignite Volunteering Conference: "More hands...now more than ever"
TRAINING
- New round of Short Courses launched – book now for April 15
- Certificate II in Active Volunteering now available
- New Registered Training courses planned for this year
- RPL Graduation Ceremony planned for 14 May
- Low cost training for managers of volunteers
- Eight places: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) online
- Partner with the School to deliver registered training courses
- Volunteer Training and Training Resources
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- Supply and Demand of Volunteers in the NFP sector of NSW Research Report
- Staff update: Odessa O'Brien
- Staff update: Geoff Copeland
LATEST NEWS
- NSW Premier's Student Volunteering Awards Program
- Making a world of difference
- National Compact welcomes 100 Partners
- Working for a peaceful world volunteer photo competition
- Cashing in on baby boomer plans
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 2, March 2010
FEATURE
- Remembering Mercedes 'Billie' Clarke and Marie Miner
EVENTS
- March Networking Event: Understanding the National Standards
- Earth Hour: Saturday, 27 March 2010
- April Networking Event: Not-for-profit fundraising – the do's and don'ts
- National Volunteer Week: 10–16 May 2010
- 2010 Ignite Volunteering Conference: "More hands...now more than ever"
TRAINING
- New round of short courses launched
- Certificate II in Active Volunteering now available
- RPL Graduation Ceremony planned for 14 May
- Low cost training for managers of volunteers
- SVM now offers the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) online
- Partner with the School to deliver registered training courses
- Volunteer training and training resources
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- Managing corporate volunteers: positive relationship = positive outcomes
- Rethinking volunteering
- Reimbursement and Value of Volunteer Effort report
- A new addition to The Centre's family
LATEST NEWS
- New "hour" value of volunteer time
- Productivity Commission's relevance to volunteering issues "Less clear"
- Official signing of the National Compact: 17 March 2010
- Volunteer Grants 2010: Call for applications
- New AYF discussion topic is Volunteering – have your say
- Volunteer Link on YouTube
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 1, February 2010
FEATURE
- Interview with the new Minister for Volunteering, the Hon. Peter Primrose MLC
EVENTS
- The Centre's 2010 Networking Events: Dates for your diary
- March Networking Event: Understanding the National Standards
- April Networking Event: Not-for-profit fundraising – the do's and don'ts
- 2010 Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
- National Volunteer Week 2010: Update
- 2010 Ignite Volunteering Conference: Date for your diary
AWARDS
- 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Photo Gallery is now online
TRAINING
- Volunteer training funds available
- 2010 Professional Development Training package for members
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- Fido Skilled Volunteering recruitment service
- Youth Volunteer Program
- Utilisation of Highly Skilled Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (HS CALD) Volunteers
- The Centre's Board Communique: November–December 2009
LATEST NEWS
- Volunteer Mentor Program, Golden Gurus, gets financial boost
- New volunteer team management tool
- Vodafone's World of Difference program
The Voice of Volunteering 2009 Issues
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 10, December 2009
AWARDS
- 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award winners announced
- Tom Harvey Award for Citizenship – Nominations are now open for 2010
EVENTS
- International Volunteer Day: 5 December 2009
- National Volunteer Week 2010: Update
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- The Centre for Volunteering's Christmas and New Year Hours
LATEST NEWS
- New Minister for Volunteering: The Hon. Peter Primrose MLC
- Volunteering Policy Advisory Group First Meeting Communiqué
- 2009 National Survey of Volunteering Issues – report now available
- The sixth Community Sector Survey closing 16 December 2009
- More than one million hours of Volunteering for our Planet
- UK bursaries fund for volunteer managers
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 9, November 2009
EVENTS
- The Centre's November and December Networking Events for Volunteer Managers
- Mark your diary for The Centre's next Volunteering Conference
- FAIR and The Centre for Volunteering's Youth Volunteering Symposium
- JB Reid Nonprofit Governance Colloquium FREE
- 12th IAVE Asia Pacific Regional Volunteer Conference
- Volunteering Australia's 2010 National Conference on Volunteering
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- The Centre for Volunteering's Board Communique – November 2009
- Tax and Legalities Training for NFPs
- Christmas Day Volunteers
- Demystifying student volunteering
- The Centre for Volunteering's Research Report
TRAINING
- Last Speak Up! Speak Out! 1 Course for 2009
- Low cost training for Diplomas of Business and Management. Save up to 50%
- SVM Now Offers the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA)
-
"Mille Grazie" to our Italian Interns
LATEST NEWS
- Join In, Join Up! project
- Volunteer Research Agenda Advisory Group
- Update: National Volunteer Week 2010
- Competition for young volunteers
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 8, October 2009
EVENTS
- The Centre's October Networking Event for Volunteer Managers
- Southern Sydney Volunteer Expo 2009
- Surviving & thriving in tough economic times
- FAIR and The Centre for Volunteering's Youth Volunteering Symposium
- 12th IAVE Asia Pacific Regional Volunteer Conference
- Volunteering Australia's 2010 National Conference on Volunteering
AWARDS
- 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award: Judging and Award Ceremonies
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- The Centre's Volunteering Development Conference report
- Post Ignite conference delegate networking
- Conference Review: Youth Volunteering – engaging young people for service
TRAINING
- Low cost training for Diplomas of Business and Management. Limited places
- Volunteer Training and Training Resources
- Partner with the School to deliver registered training courses
LATEST NEWS
- Volunteering guides translated into 16 languages
- Participate in the 2009 National Survey of Volunteering Issues
- National Volunteer Week 2010 theme announced
- Productivity Commission's draft report – Contribution of the Not for Profit Sector
- Homeless to do charity work to pay off fines
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 7, September 2009
EVENTS
- An evening dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour for $30
- The Centre for Volunteering's Volunteering Development Conference
AWARDS
- Last chance to nominate for the 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- New Award Category: Volunteer Team of Year
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- Office hours update
- Fido: Skilled volunteering recruitment service
- The Centre and Knowledge Management
- Would you like a small team of University Students to work on a Community
Project for your organisation?
- Simple Marketing Principles and how to apply them for fundraising purposes
TRAINING
- Volunteer Training and Training Resources
- Partner with the School to deliver registered training courses
- Italian Interns at the SVM
- Update on Major DET RPL Project
LATEST NEWS
- Participate in the 2009 National Survey of Volunteering Issues
- Review of Volunteering Australia
- Give your views on building a National Compact
- 2009 Volunteer Grants close 25 September
- So how does a leader attain detachment? (Forbes.com)
- Can getting involved make you happy?
- International Volunteer Day, 5 December
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 6, August 2009
EVENTS
- The Centre's August Networking Event: Knowledge Management with Lynne Dalton
- The Centre for Volunteering's Volunteering Development Conference
AWARDS
- 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award: Nominate your volunteers
-
Vote for The Centre for Volunteering in the 2009 City of Sydney Business Awards
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP) Evaluation project
TRAINING
- New
School of Volunteer Management website: www.svm.edu.au
- Update on major DET RPL project
- Volunteer training and training resources
LATEST NEWS
- Your organisation could be profiled in Take 5 magazine
- Managing in a downturn survey report
- New series of Vita Activa on ABC Radio National
- Update: Review of Volunteering Australia's National Standards
- National Compact online forum
- Are you a former Sydney 2000 Olympic Volunteer?
- Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing eNews extract
- Collective action to address disadvantage in Sydney
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 5, July 2009
BREAKING NEWS
- The Centre's Volunteering Development Conference
VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Volunteering in the media
- National Volunteer Week 2009: Wrap up
- YouTube's Video Volunteers
- Volunteering Research reports and guides
- Embrace diversity amongst your volunteers
- CEO visits Saudi Arabia for the Global Forum for Volunteer Work
- Participate in mapping Australia's Social Enterprise Sector
- Invisible Children: Impossible is now a dare. The Rescue
EVENTS
- The Centre's July Networking Event: Simple Marketing principles and how to apply them for fundraising purposes
- Carer Focus Groups
- UNSW Volunteer Work Expo
TRAINING
- The School of Volunteer Management
- Child-safe child-friendly workshops
AWARDS
- 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- 2009 Volunteer Administrator Award of Excellence
- Not-For-Profit Network Awards
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- The Centre for Membership: Renew today
- Volunteer Referral Service (VRS) needs your Volunteer Jobs
- Welcome: Sam Naja, Manager: Marketing, Fundraising and Partnerships
- Welcome: Jacqui Hastings, Communications Coordinator
- Charity Week Volunteer Recognition Reception
- Corporate Volunteering Day: Stockland caring for kids
- Youth Program Report: May-June 2009 Maia Giordano, Youth Volunteer Program Manager
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 4, May 2009
VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2009
- The Centre celebrates NVW 2009...
- Visit YouTube and thank Australia's volunteers
- Volunteering unplugged launched
- Review of the National Standards
- New online legal resource
- The Extraordinaries – Volunteering in an instant!
EVENTS
- May Networking Event: National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not-For-Profit Organisations
TRAINING WITH THE SCHOOL OF VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
AWARDS
- 2009 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- 2009 Green Globe Awards
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- Youth Program Report: April 2009
- Spirit of Sydney hosts Lynne Dalton
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 3, April 2009
VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- From ranks of jobless, a flood of volunteers (New York Times)
- Opportunities for organisations: Making the most of youth volunteers
- Nonprofit squeeze: Donations down, volunteers up (Time magazine)
- Getting Smart through post-secondary study
- What's happening at NSW Sports Federation?
- Associations Incorporation Bill 2009
EVENTS
- April 2009 Networking Event: How Invisible Children Inc. has created successful programs powered by youth volunteers
- Vibewire's e-Festival of Ideas
- Connecting Up Conference: The online future of nonprofits: Are we there yet?
- National Volunteer Week
- International Volunteer Manager's Day
- 12th IAVE Asia Pacific Volunteering Conference: Volunteerism as a Lifestyle for Social Solidarity
TRAINING WITH THE SCHOOL OF VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
- The School's Short Courses: April-May 2009
- The School awarded major DET project
- Single pathway for students announced
- On the road with Strategic Skills Program information sessions
- Partner with the School to deliver registered training courses
AWARDS
- World Environment Day Awards
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- Youth Program Report: March 2009
- Out and about: March program activities
- SCIP membership and service fee changes
- Research & Policy Report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 2, March 2009
VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Fido: Skilled volunteering recruitment service
- Students volunteer to reduce HECS fees? VA responds
- Christians and women bear the brunt of the nation's charity work
- South West Sydney CALD volunteer resource kit
- Doing more with less Corporate giving in 2009
- The impact of volunteering on health: UK Research
- The new volunteer workforce
- Youth Participation Grants
EVENTS
- 2009 Networking Events for Volunteer Managers:
- March 2009: Aboriginal cultural awareness
- April 2009: How Invisible Children has created successful programs powered by youth
- SCIP Networking Event for Teachers
- Earth Hour
- ACOSS National Conference: Building a fair Australia in tough economic times
TRAINING
- SVM's Short Courses: March–May 2009
- New registered training course: the Diploma of Management (BSB51107)
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- SCIP and Youth Volunteering Report: February 2009
- Staff update: Welcome back Jacinthe Brosseau
- Staff update: Change of role for Kristin Romanis
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 1, February 2009
VOLUNTEERING NEWS
- Government to offer HECS discounts for people who volunteer
- SBS donates $2 million worth of television airtime to charity
- Workers Comp vs WorkCover for volunteers. What's the difference?
- Chief Executive Officer role: Closing 10 February 2009
- Criminal checks are big business
- Free, new tool provides answers on employee volunteering
- US First Lady, Michelle Obama, calls America to service
- Leadership in Volunteer Programs: Book review
EVENTS
- National Volunteer Week promo items up-date
- Recruiting Volunteers via the Volunteer Referral Service (VRS)
- SCIP Networking Event for Teachers
- 2009 Youth Volunteering Calendar of Events
- 2009 Not-For-Profit Events Calendar
TRAINING
- Free community training: The Value of Volunteering
- SVM's Short Courses: March-May 2009
- New registered training course and qualification Diploma of Management (BSB51107)
- School achieves re-registration as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- Free Disability Rights Awareness Training
THE CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING
- SCIP and Youth Volunteering Report: February 2009
- Research and Policy Report: February 2009
- Farewell: Jan Cosgrove and John Sargent
The Voice of Volunteering 2008 Issues
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 11, December 2008
AWARDS
- 2008 NSW Volunteer Award
FEATURES
- Charity regulation report
- Charity beat tax office
- New President for VA
- Family volunteering
- IYV follow-up
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- 2009 Networking Events
- SVM updates
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Corporate volunteering CP3
- SCIP/Youth report
- VRS report
- Membership review
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 10, November 2008
FEATURES
- AGM and Christmas Party
- Volunteering Social Activism
- Bullying and harassment
- Work more intense
- Uni volunteers slugged
- Hospital helpers facing axe
- GCVC meeting report
AWARDS
- 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Update
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- Christmas Networking Event
- SVM updates
- Anti Poverty Week Report
INSIDE THE CENTRE
- SCIP/Youth report
- VRS update including A volunteer's report on VRS
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 9, October 2008
FEATURES
- Annual Volunteering Issues Survey released
- Is too much volunteering unhealthy?
- Don't underestimate the baby boomer volunteers
- Anti Poverty Week: 12–18 October 2008
- New Book: Volunteering: Why we can't survive without it
- Hospital helpers facing axe after government push
- Sports fan poll: NSW keen to volunteer at sporting events
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- NFP Networking Event: How liable is your organisation
- School of Volunteer Management update:
- SVM Inaugural Graduation Ceremony
- Short Courses – October and November
- International Volunteer Managers Day: November 1
- National Volunteer Week 2009: Theme announced
INSIDE THE CENTRE
- 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award update
- SCIP/Youth volunteering report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 8, September 2008
FEATURES
- Last chance to nominate for the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- Youth and Corporate nominations needed
- New Minister for Volunteering
- Helping volunteers pay for petrol
- Bright future for volunteering in Australia
- Government boosts funding for emergency volunteers
- Unpaid work counts, so measure it
- New Research Report: "Highly Skilled with Insufficient English"
- Government invites comment on an Australian compact
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- NFP Networking Event: NSW Anti-Discrimination Board
- International Volunteer Managers Day
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Do you have Facebook? We want you to tell your friends about The Centre for Volunteering!
- Board Communique
- Planit Charity Day at Wairoa School, North Bondi
- Looking for volunteers?
- Annual Membership Renewal for 2008/2009 reminder
- Confidential volunteering issues Hot Line
- SCIP/Youth volunteering report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 7, August 2008
FEATURES
- New guide on volunteers and tax
- Fair Trading launches staff volunteering project
- Did you know that your local government Councillor is a volunteer?
- Global Volunteer Management Survey results
- Warning - beware of phony publishers
- Olympics push for volunteer service
AWARDS
- Nominate for the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- Nominate now for 2008 Justice Awards
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- NFP Networking Event: How liable is your organisation?
- School of Volunteer Management update
- Second National Volunteering Research Symposium
INSIDE THE CENTRE
- 2008 Strategic Planning Survey
- SCIP/Youth volunteering report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 6, July 2008
2008 NSW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
- 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Posters released
- Nominate your volunteers today
FEATURES
- How do you decided which roles are for volunteers and which are for paid
employees?
- Visas and volunteering
- Multi-culturalism - Alive and well in NSW
- CIVICUS World Assembly and volunteerism for development
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- Not-for-profit Networking Event: Social Styles Model and School training with
the new SVM website
- 12th National Conference on Volunteering: Early bird registration extended
- CEO Event Spotlight
INSIDE THE CENTRE
- A message from the Board
- Research Report
- SCIP/Youth Report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 5, June 2008
2008 NSW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Nominations now open
FEATURES
- Movie ticket give-away: Ten Empty
- Myth buster: Young people and insurance
- Youth volunteers available for projects
- Community insurance
- 20th World Volunteer Conference a tremendous success
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- Networking Event: Employee Volunteering, making it work for your organisation
- AP Volunteer Leadership Conference
- 12th National Conference on Volunteering: Catch the New Waves
INSIDE THE CENTRE
- SCIP/Youth Report
- Research Report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 4, May 2008
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: 12–18 MAY 2008
- The Centre's National Volunteer Week activities
FEATURES
- Fido continues to help members recruit skilled volunteers
- Dollar value of volunteer time
- Radio National's Life Matters
- Corporate angels in goodcompany at Australian Stock Exchange
AWARDS
- 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award – Nominate your volunteers
- Cumberland Newspapers support for volunteers
- Berry Alliance Volunteer of the Year Awards
- KPMG adviceBank Award
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- Not-for-profit Networking Event: The Ins and Outs of Corporate Volunteering
INSIDE THE CENTRE
- SCIP/Youth Report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 3, April 2008
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: 12–18 MAY 2008
- The Centre's National Volunteer Week activities
- National Volunteer Week Posters still available
- 45 ways to recognise volunteers
- 10 ways to hook the media during National Volunteer Week
FEATURES
- Forum on Volunteering
- Member visit: Congratulations to Powerhouse Museum
- Volunteer burnout
- Centrelink and the Voluntary Work Initiative
- Special offer for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- Networking Events
- 12th National Conference on Volunteering: Keynote Speakers
- National Youth Week, 5–13 April 2008
INSIDE THE CENTRE
- Welcome: Mark Tippett
- SCIP/Youth Report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 2, March 2008
FEATURES
- People too busy to do charity work: survey
- Not-for-profit organisations need to re-assess how they engage volunteers
- Incorporated Associations Act Reforms: Call for public submissions
- Corporates can show their hearts through volunteering
- Address to the CSR Practitioners Forum
- The Economic Value of Volunteering in Queensland
- Address to the Fundraising Institute of Australia's Asia-Pacific Forum
- Academic outrages community leaders
- Grants no laughing matter
SURVEYS
- Third National Survey of Volunteering Issues
- Future of Volunteering Project seeking contributions
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- Networking Breakfast: IAVE Asia Pacific Conference Review
- Call for Abstracts: National Conference on Volunteering
- The Science and Practice of Sport Volunteerism
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Advertising for volunteers
- Research & Policy Report
- SCIP/Youth Report
- New baby for Jacinthe Brosseau
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 1, February 2008
FEATURES
- Minister acknowledges new migrants' massive contribution to community building
- NAB virtual volunteering launch
- Corporate volunteering: From little things big things grow
- Volunteer Magnet (2nd edition) launched
- Double our volunteer force
- Patron sings praises of NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
- NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards 2007 Photo Gallery
- Become a part of actnow.com.au
SURVEYS
- Global Volunteer Management Survey
- Future of Volunteering Project seeking contributions
- Australian Community Sector Survey
CONFERENCES, EVENTS & TRAINING
- Networking Breakfast: IAVE Asia Pacific Conference Review
- Connecting Up 2008 – Online and Off to the Future
- Call for Abstracts: National Conference on Volunteering
- SVM's training for volunteers
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Two new membership offers for The Centre for Volunteering in 2008-2009
- Sunrise promotes volunteering
- Research & Policy Report
- Welcome: Odessa O'Brien
- Welcome: Maia Giordano
- Farewell: Alison Keene
- Farewell: Trish Griffiths
The Voice of Volunteering 2007 Issues
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 11, December 2007
FEATURES
- NSW Volunteer of the Year Announced
- Become a Mentor
- New CEO at Volunteering Australia
EVENTS & TRAINING
- SVM Training for December 2007 + Volunteer Training
- The Centre's 2008 Events Calendar
- Attention VCNs – List your events and training on VA website
- February 2008 Breakfast
- 2008 Breakfast dates
- NWV 2008 theme + promotional items
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- The Centre for Volunteering: Christmas holidays
- The Centre for Volunteering's volunteer and staff Christmas party
- SCIP Report
- VRS Report
- Training Course Developer role
- Youth Volunteering role
- Thank you to The Centre for Volunteering's volunteers
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 10, November 2007
FEATURES
- Recognise your volunteers on International Volunteer Day: December 5
- Volunteers from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
- Department of Education and Training's Student Volunteering Program
- Minister for Volunteering's Report
- Global Volunteer Management Survey
- Christmas volunteering jobs
EVENTS & TRAINING
- November Networking Breakfast: Engaging young people in your organisation
- 2008 Networking Breakfast dates
- Half-day workshops in public speaking
- Speak Up! Speak Out! Public Speaking Workshops piloted
AWARDS
- Regional winners of the NSW Volunteer of the Year decided
- Not-For-Profit Network Award finalists
- nab and Volunteering Australia's Corporate Volunteering Award winner announced
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Training Course Developer – Expressions of interest
- Special event volunteering
- October Networking Breakfast Report
- School Community Involvement Program Report
- Volunteer Referral Service Report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 9, October 2007
FEATURES
- Final week for NSW Volunteer of the Year nominations!
- Vita Activa: Discovering the Third Sector
- Holiday volunteering: What's in it for you? Heaps!
- Volunteering helps improve health: Study
- 2007 Susan Ellis Workshop Report
- 2007 Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management Report
- Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering's Networking Breakfasts
- Public Speaking Workshop
- International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Welcome: Geoff Copeland, Head of School
- Welcome: Tony Frew, Research and Policy Manager
- School Community Involvement Program Report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 8, September 2007
FEATURES
- APEC Public Holiday
- New volunteering resources
- Future of Volunteering survey
- Minister for Volunteering Linda Burney visits Kempsey
EVENTS & TRAINING
- September Networking Breakfast: Involving volunteers in leadership roles
- SVM training: Meeting procedures
- International volunteer management expert Susan J Ellis: Workshop
- October Breakfast: How do you work with volunteers from CALD backgrounds?
- Volunteering SA's Going For Gold Conference
- 2008 National Conference
AWARDS
- NSW Volunteer of the Year Award 2007
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- VRS and volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- School Community Involvement Program update
- Ethical intelligence and good decision making
- Farewell Gwenda Lawther
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 7, August 2007
FEATURES
- Not-for-profits increasingly flexible in light of changing needs of volunteers
- Ad scam targets not-for-profits
- Future Visions Competition to run in New Zealand
EVENTS & TRAINING
- August Networking Breakfast – Corporate Volunteers
- Free workshops for community groups
- Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
- Beyond lip service: Assuring that volunteer contributions are valued and supported
- Volunteering SA's Going For Gold Conference
- Ninth International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day
AWARDS
- Law and Justice Volunteer Award
- NSW Volunteer of the Year Award 2007
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- School Community Involvement Program
- Corporate partnership strategy presentation
- SVM to develop new accredited training
- University of Sydney Career Fair
- Welcome: Sue-Anne Wallace, Board Member
- Welcome: Gary Moore, Board Member
- Farewell: Dr Anton Mischewski
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 6, July 2007
FEATURES
- Nominate your volunteers for the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award 2007
- ABS Survey Results
- Members: Our volunteers need you!
- Meeting of Volunteer Centre Network NSW
- The benefits of online volunteering from your own computer and the use of Skype
- Partnership pledges to promote volunteers' role in social activism
EVENTS & TRAINING
- July Networking Breakfast Seminar – Promoting your program
- UNSW Volunteer Work Expo
- Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
- Ninth International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day
- Free job skills training with SVM
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Membership update
- We want to put faces to names!
- Successfully judged NSW entries for NAB Volunteer Awards
- Issues and strategies in involving people with disabilities in the Arts sector
- Welcome back: Jacinthe Brosseau
- Farewell: Stephanie Sebalj
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 5, June 2007
FEATURES
- News from Minister's office
- Skills-based volunteering
- NVW in review
- Volunteers in sport
AWARDS
- NAB Corporate Award
- NAB Awards
- Vol Administrators Award
EVENTS & TRAINING
- June Networking Breakfast
- SVM training news
- ASI scholarships
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Arts-related volunteer roles
- Young volunteers
- CEO's NVW report
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 4, May 2007
FEATURES
- Free night at the movies for National Volunteer Week
- Celebrate National Volunteer Week 07
- Interview with Minister for Volunteering
- Formalised volunteering and its impact on the aged sector
- What is due diligence?
AWARDS
- Nominations open for AbaF Volunteering Awards
- Award for Excellence in Corporate Volunteering
- Get your NAB Award nomination in today
EVENTS & TRAINING
- June Networking Breakfast – Evaluation practice in NSW not-for-profits
- School of Volunteer Management training news
- Asia Pacific IAVE Conference, 7–11 December 2007
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Australasian Evaluation Society Conference Think Tank
- The Centre celebrates its 500th member
- New Zealand Report: Dr Anton Mischewski
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 3, April 2007
FEATURES
- New Minister for Volunteering
- Did you know that volunteers are not covered by workers compensation?
- Fido proving a valuable recruitment method for members
- A day without volunteers
- Australian Journal of Volunteering Student Prize 2007
EVENTS & TRAINING
- April Networking Breakfast – Policies and procedures
- Certificate 1 in Active Volunteering
- Free Job Skills Training
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- The Law and your organisation – Case studies needed
- Law Report: It's a bit of a minefield
- Request for organisations to participate in Project Evaluation Phone Questionnaire
- First Corporate Breakfast for 2007
- National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW) consultancy
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 2, March 2007
FEATURES
- Government expands Student Volunteering Program
- No workplace agreements for volunteers
- Volunteer Administrator Award of Excellence
- Do you need help to develop a sponsorship and fundraising strategy?
- Does your organisation need a computer?
EVENTS & TRAINING
- March Networking Breakfast: What will we do about Christmas 2007?
- Free qualifications for your staff and volunteers
- Legally Speaking (2-day workshop)
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- News from The Centre's Volunteer Referral Service
- Members-Only Website
- NSW Influenza Pandemic Taskforce
- The Centre for Volunteering supports Earth Hour
The Voice of Volunteering, Issue no 1, February 2007
FEATURES
- National taskforce looks to Government for help as costs hit 9 out of 10 volunteers
- Police checks for aged care volunteers
- Union says volunteers given confidential police work
- National Volunteer Week 2007: Theme announced
EVENTS & TRAINING
- February 2007 Networking Breakfast
- SVM Workshops: February–March 2007
- SVM adds Certificate I in Active Volunteering to its suite of training
- 2007 Events Calendar
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- The 7:30 Report: Calls for better deal for volunteers
- Members-Only Website
- The Centre for Volunteering's intern report
- Project report: Volunteers and the Law
- Office Furniture Sale
The Voice of Volunteering 2006 Issues
The Voice of Volunteering, December 2006
FEATURES
- Let UTS students help you develop a sponsorship and fundraising strategy
- Alcoa of Australia: Promoting the volunteer spirit
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering's Networking Breakfasts in 2007
- February 2007 Networking Breakfast
- SVM's 2007 Training
- SVM's New ASI Scholarships introduced in 2007
- The Centre for Volunteering is having a break
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Congratulations to The Centre's raffle winners
- International Volunteer Day (IVD) Thank You Party
- CEO attends International Not-for-profit Convention and Exhibition 2006
- SVM on the NSW Department of Education and Training's 2007-2008 APL
- Project Updates: Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP)
- Project Updates: Volunteering Makes a Difference (VMAD)
The Voice of Volunteering, November 2006
FEATURES
- Funding awarded to The Centre for new corporate volunteering project
- Christmas volunteering jobs
- Online survey on volunteers' costs
- Celebrating Volunteer Managers
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering Breakfast Forum
- SVM Workshop: Managing with Management Committees
- Appreciate your volunteers on International Volunteer Day on 5 December 2006
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Report: COVERRS Meeting, 26–27 October 2006
- Lynne Dalton, CEO, judges Australian of the Year Awards 2007
- Report: Certified Practising Accountants' Congress, 19 October 2006
- Report: E-learning forum
- Project Update: Making the law accessible: Volunteering and the law in NSW
The Voice of Volunteering, October 2006
FEATURES
- 2006 NAB Volunteer Award winners
- 2006 NAB Awards highlight the best volunteer workplaces
- Meet our volunteers
- Calling all vitality volunteers – encourage your volunteers to participate
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering Breakfast Forum: Tuesday, 17 October 2006
- SVM Workshop: Snapshot for Volunteer Managers and Coordinators
- SVM Workshop: Understanding and Implementing the National Standards
- International Not-for-profit Convention and Exhibition 2006
- hand on … help out
- Member events
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Support The Centre for Volunteering and volunteering in NSW
- The Centre takes part in goodcompany's Wish Exchange
- Membership Renewal Reminder!!!
- Project Update: Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP)
- Project Update: Volunteering Makes a Difference (VMAD)
The Voice of Volunteering, September 2006
FEATURES
- Corporate Volunteering Knowledge Network
- Opposition seeks police checks for volunteer workers
- Volunteers may be reimbursed
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering Breakfast Seminar: Youth Volunteering Special
- SVM Workshop: Submission Writing (1 day)
- Visit our stall at Sydney's Earthdance Festival
- The Centre for Volunteering's Fundraising Tupperware Lunch
- Free seminar: Building a Bridge with Youth
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Membership renewal reminder
- Volunteer Referral Service update
- Lynne Dalton takes part in Nivea Panel
- School of Volunteer Management update
- Project Update: Volunteers and the Law: Legal needs survey
- Project Update: Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP)
The Voice of Volunteering, August 2006
FEATURES
- The Centre for Volunteering's 2006 Membership Report
- Census: Are we a nation of volunteers?
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering Members Breakfast Forum
- SVM Workshop: Legally Speaking
- SVM Workshop: Train Small Groups
- SVM Workshop: Submission Writing
- Effective volunteer management: Mobilising all your resources
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- New SAS Team Package
- Successfully judged NSW entries for NAB Volunteer Awards
- Women's Settlement Experience Conference
- Sydney Olympic Volunteers part of Where Are They Now studio audience
- Project Update: Volunteers and the Law: Legal needs survey
- Project Update: Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP)
- Project Update: Volunteering Makes a Difference (VMAD)
- Staff: Welcome: Alison Keene, Volunteer Services Coordinator
The Voice of Volunteering, July 2006
FEATURES
- PM looks at plan to pay volunteers
-
Volunteer Small Equipment Grants (VSEG) – 2006
- CPNS Alumni prize for best student paper
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering July Members Breakfast Forum
- SVM Workshop: Managing Conflict and Change
- SVM Workshop: Legally Speaking
- Special event: Effective volunteer management: Mobilising all your resources
- Internal volunteer training
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Thank you: Grants and donations
- 15–50% off the price of all volunteering merchandise
- Calling people to experience indigenous Australia
- Education Expo 2006
- New research contract
- Project Update: Volunteering Makes a Difference (VMAD)
- Project Update: Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP)
- Farewell: Claudiene Duarte
- Position vacant: Volunteer Coordinator
The Voice of Volunteering, June 2006
FEATURES
- Premier Iemma, Peter Debnam, Ian Kiernan and Adam Spencer share their
thoughts about what volunteering means to them
- Looking for volunteers? We have them!
- Nominating an unsung hero – Pride of Australia Medal 2006
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering June Members Breakfast Forum
- SVM Workshop: Snapshot for Staffing
- SVM Workshop: Managing Conflict and Change
- Special event: Effective volunteer management: Mobilising all your resources
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Internal volunteer training
- Taking employee volunteering online
- SVM managers upgrade their skills
- Another successful Student Community Involvement Program event
- Project update: Volunteers and the Law
- Project update: Forming partnerships: Volunteering Makes a Difference
The Voice of Volunteering, May 2006
FEATURES
- National Volunteer Week: You can change your world!
- Nominate your organisation for the NAB Volunteer Awards
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering Members Breakfast Forum
- SVM Workshop: Train Small Groups
- SVM Training: Upgrade to the new TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and
Assessment (Cert IV TAA) (3 day course) NEW!
- SVM Workshop: Improving Your Leadership Effectiveness
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Volunteering: A pathway to employment
- New FONGA discussion paper
- Call for organisations to participate in the Student Community Involvement Program
- Volunteers and the Law
- Volunteering makes a difference: Volunteering opportunities for disadvantaged or
at-risk young people
- National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW) consultancy
- Farewells: Graeme Hastie and Cecilia Castro
- Volunteer Services Coordinator returns
- New Librarian
The Voice of Volunteering, April 2006
FEATURES
- feelgood love story
- Survey finds more companies taking one step forward
- International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day Survey
EVENTS & TRAINING
- The Centre for Volunteering Members Breakfast Forum
- SVM Workshop: Train Small Groups
- ENGAGE Corporate Shares Community Profits Workshop, Sydney
- National Volunteer Week Update
- Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Youth Project receives additional support
- Nominations open for NAB Volunteer Awards worth $364,000
- QLD SES volunteer numbers reach record levels
- Cost of Emergency Management Volunteering overview
- Beijing seeks slogans for Olympic volunteer program
The Voice of Volunteering, March 2006
FEATURES
- Changing of the guard at The Centre for Volunteering
EVENTS & TRAINING
- Breakfast Forum, Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 9am–10.30am
- ENGAGE Corporate Shares Community Profits Workshop
- SVM Training Courses
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- Anonymous donor gives $10,000
- New membership program
- First NSW-based legal resource for volunteers and voluntary organisations
- Call for organisations who can work with young people
- Successful Student Community Involvement Program event
- Volunteer Coordinator is on leave
- Five win a year's free membership with The Centre for Volunteering
- Reading list: submit your reviews
The Voice of Volunteering, February 2006
FEATURES
- Australia answers call for volunteers
- Is volunteering always about money? Who is a true volunteer?
EVENTS & TRAINING
- Breakfast Forum: 21 February 2006
- New pricing structure for SVM's
Accredited Courses
- 11th National Conference on Volunteering: 7-10 March 2006
- National Volunteer Week: 15-21 May 2006
THE CENTRE'S NEWS
- World of Difference Program
- Volunteering staff for aid work reaps big rewards
- Creating baby boomer-friendly volunteer opportunities
- Research: Can corporate volunteering support the bottom line?
- Research: Refugee women – from volunteers to employees
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