7 December 2023
2023 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year: Leanne Hillman, Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support. Biography Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support provide assistance to vulnerable community members as they engage with the criminal justice system. The formality of the court environment,...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year: Anthia Kollaras, Waverley Woollahra SES. Biography The NSW State Emergency Services (SES) provide crucial, sometimes lifesaving support for communities affected by incidents and disasters across the state. Anthia started with the NSW SES in August 2009 and...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year: Raise Foundation Volunteer Engagement Team. Biography The Raise Foundation supports communities through youth mentorship services, as part of an early intervention initiative for young people at risk of poor wellbeing or disengagement. The Volunteer Engagement Team ensures...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year: Bear Cottage Volunteer Team. Biography The Bear Cottage Children’s Hospice provides care to children and families on respite. On any given day, the workers are supported by a team of up to 10 volunteers, who dedicate their...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Ju, who volunteers with her high school, Willoughby Council’s Youth Advisory Group, Amnesty International Australia, and the United Nations Association of Australia. Biography Rebecca Ju has extensive volunteering experience, taking on roles in leadership, marketing, community...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award Winner: Gold Committee Co-Chairs, with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Biography Linda and Josh Penn both lead busy lives, respectively managing a national retailing organisation and taking care of a young family and self-owned business. Yet, for the past...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Employee Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Employee Volunteer of the Year: Built Team, supporting ReLove Incorporated. Biography Built is an Australian-owned construction company and founding partner of ReLove Incorporated, a registered charity supporting women, children and more in vulnerable circumstances. Built’s team of 178 volunteers offer weekly assistance, helping...
5 December 2023
International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of the millions of volunteers across NSW in our sports fields, at the foodbank, patrolling the beaches, or deploying to an emergency – Minister with responsibility for Volunteering, Jodie Harrison UNV coordinates International Volunteer Day on 5 December every year to recognise and...
3 December 2023
2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities The Centre for Volunteering proudly supports the global celebrations for the United Nations’ 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year, the theme of “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for, with and by persons with disabilities,” speaks to the importance of...
28 November 2023
Today the 2023 State of Volunteering Report is released which delves into the status and the economic and social value of volunteering. Significantly, the 2023 NSW State of Volunteering Report, unveiled ahead of International Volunteer Day (5th December), sheds light on volunteering trends within the state. Furthermore, the report’s findings hold transformative potential for the...
13 November 2023
As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.
16 October 2023
Embracing New Technology Don’t go out and buy a Lamborghini when all that’s needed is a Commodore – Clint Bertenshaw, The Centre for Volunteering techxpert Where do we start when it comes to embracing new technology? Digital literacy, work/life balance, and volunteers’ comfort zones are just some of the factors that can make transitioning to...