March 2006

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Changing of the guard at The Centre for Volunteering
The Centre for Volunteering

This month, The Centre for Volunteering will sadly farewell our CEO Stephen Duns who is returning to his native Melbourne. Stephen has been responsible for the building of a solid, senior management team and the development of the Centre's Strategic Planning Think Tank, among other things.

We are also farewelling Kathryn Franco from her full time role as Director of Corporate Development & Support. Kathy has been with us for over three years and has been responsible for the implementation of fundraising strategy, marketing, communications and IT. She is leaving to spend more time in the new family business but will continue to provide support to The Centre from time to time

We are happy to welcome Lynne Dalton as our new CEO. Lynne has over 25 years experience in the community sector. While working in the sector, she has sat on a number of state government advisory boards including the Department of Planning and the National Parks & Wildlife Service and has consulted to other state government agencies on community projects. In addition, Lynne has sat on The Centre for Volunteering's board since 1998.

The Voice of Volunteering interviewed Lynne to find out what makes her tick, what she has in mind for The Centre for Volunteering and how she has feels volunteering has changed over the last decade. MORE

Breakfast Forum, Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 9am–10.30am

Join us for our regular monthly Breakfast Forum held at The Centre for Volunteering, Level 2, 228 Pitt Street (between Park and Market Streets), Sydney.

This month, Penny York, trainer in the School of Volunteer Management, will give a brief overview and lead a discussion on the School of Volunteer Management's workshop Leading Volunteer Teams – Staffing Issues, which is aimed at leaders and managers who are developing volunteer teams. The workshop's theme is personal leadership through discerning people's motives and covers group dynamics, theories of motivation, leadership through understanding, and organisational culture and attitudes.

It is essential that you RSVP to attend and order breakfast in advance. Breakfast costs $5 and includes fruit salad, raisin toast and muffins. Tea and coffee are free.

- Email Melissa Ehrhardt or call her on 9261 3600.
- Mark your calendar with the dates of our 2006 Breakfast Forums.

ENGAGE Corporate Shares Community Profits Workshop
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9am–12.30pm

This is your chance to attend a hands-on workshop designed to help not-for-profit organisations build strong and sustainable volunteer-based partnerships with business. Led by Dr Kenn Allen of Global Civil Society Consulting, Washington DC, the workshop will focus on:

• Understanding what companies are looking for when they launch corporate volunteer programs.
• Assessing your organisation's readiness and capacity to respond to its goals.
• Implementing practical steps to prepare to work effectively with companies to support the volunteer efforts of their employees in the community and expand the volunteer base.

This is a must-attend workshop if you want to learn more about how you can harness the benefits of corporate volunteering for your organisation. You will leave with your own plan of action.

- Download the ENGAGE registration form (911 KB).

SVM Training Courses

Don't miss out on these great workshops from the School of Volunteer Management:

Snapshot for Volunteer Managers/Coordinators Workshop NEW!
Wednesday, 22 March 2006
This workshop looks at issues that arise as new volunteers enter your organisation. Learn how to recruit, retain and lead volunteer teams as well as understand your duty of care responsibilities.
- Find out more about Snapshot for Volunteer Managers/Coordinators.
- Enrol online for Snapshot for Volunteer Managers/Coordinators.

Train Small Groups 3-day Workshop
Wednesday–Thursday, 10–11 May and Tuesday, 16 May 2006
This workshop is designed to show you current methods of preparing, delivering and evaluating training in the workplace and to help you discover your own skills as a trainer. It covers preparing, delivering and evaluating a training session.
- Find out more about Train Small Groups.
- Enrol online for Train Small Groups.

Anonymous donor gives $10,000
The Centre for Volunteering

The Centre for Volunteering has recently received a generous $10,000 donation from a member of the Sydney Rotary Club who wishes to remain anonymous. We are very thankful for the donation. If you would like to make a donation or bequest to The Centre for Volunteering, please email info@volunteering.com.au

New membership program
The Centre for Volunteering

We are always looking at ways to improve the services we provide and are pleased to announce some major changes and improvements to our membership. One of our key goals has been to reduce the cost of membership and to encourage more individuals, not-for-profit organisations and corporates to become members of The Centre for Volunteering, the Peak Body for Volunteering in NSW. MORE

First NSW-based legal resource for volunteers and voluntary organisations
The Centre for Volunteering

Not-for-profit organisations in NSW working with volunteers frequently have questions about the legal rights and responsibilities of their volunteers. Many are unaware of what to do or how to proceed in situations such as negotiating insurance and occupational health and safety requirements such as what to do when volunteers are involved in an accident. MORE

Call for organisations who can work with young people
The Centre for Volunteering

We are on the lookout for not-for-profit organisations that believe all young people can benefit from regular voluntary work. The Centre for Volunteering has received the support of the Mazda Foundation to pilot a program called Volunteering makes a Difference for young people at risk who could benefit from volunteering in a positive and supported environment. MORE

Successful Student Community Involvement Program event
The Centre for Volunteering

On Friday, 3 March The Centre for Volunteering participated in its first Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP) event for 2006. The Community Education Day was held for Year 11 students at St Joseph's College in Hunters Hill, to prepare them for their community service which they will be doing as part of their Faith Development. MORE

Volunteer Coordinator is on leave
The Centre for Volunteering

Claudiene Duarte, The Centre for Volunteering's Volunteer Coordinator, will be on leave from Thursday, 9 March to Tuesday, 18 April. Melissa Ehrhardt will be the acting Volunteer Coordinator during this time and can be contacted by calling 02 9261 3600 or emailing cduarte@volunteering.com.au

Previously Melissa worked for a range of community organisations including the Peace Corps in Romania and more recently as a volunteer coordinator in the eastern suburbs. Melissa also helped us judge the NAB Awards late last year.

Five win a year's free membership with The Centre for Volunteering
The Centre for Volunteering

Late last year we offered members, who completed our December 2005 Membership Survey, the chance to win a free one-year membership with The Centre for Volunteering. The five winners are:

• Christine Mills, Program Manager Neighbour Aid and Individual Transport Services, Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Aid Service
• Tony Jarrett, Penrith City Council
• Rosalie Batistoni, Scouts Australia NSW
• Dianne Schultz, Lower North Shore Volunteer Referral Agency
• Teresa Rivas, Community Wheels Inc.

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