NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

Now taking nominations for the 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards!

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Volunteering NSW State Conference

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Applications open for Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs

Volunteer Managers and Coordinators enrolments are now open for our Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs starting on 02 February 2021 (CHC44015) [RTO code 90031].

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Volunteer Referral Service

Our Volunteer Referral Service assists not-for-profit organisations in finding suitable, high-quality volunteers.

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Professional Development

We provide access to training for volunteers and volunteer managers by facilitating workshops, conferences and nationally accredited courses.

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The Inclusive Volunteering Program – Pathways to Employment

Find out how the Inclusive Volunteering Program – Pathways to Employment can help you, become a mentor, or how your organisation can get involved.

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May 31, 2021

Recent Submissions – Disability

Submission to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Submission to the consultation on the National Disability Employment Strategy

May 20, 2021

Nominations open for 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

People from across NSW are being urged to help shine a light on the invaluable contribution of the state’s volunteers by taking part in one…

May 19, 2021

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd May 2021, NVW will celebrate the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. Each year these volunteers dedicate over 600 million hours to help others.…

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