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Category: Volunteer Stories

Young people across NSW embrace the benefits of volunteering

January 21, 2021News and Events, Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Stories

an article by interview volunteer journalist Lauren Bevilacqua From learning new skills to learning about yourself, young people across the state are embracing the benefits of volunteering and the opportunities it brings. Meet three volunteers who share how they have […]

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2020 Volunteer Award Stories

November 9, 2020Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Stories

about regional: WIRES Mid South Coast Branch a finalist in NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Macarthur Advertiser: Buxton RFS volunteer Kim Hill honoured with NSW Community Service Award Goulburn Post: Bryan Mulquiney awarded Senior Volunteer of the Year Bega […]

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Happy National Volunteer Week!

May 17, 2020News and Events, Resources, Volunteer Stories

Happy National Volunteer Week to all our valued volunteers and volunteer managers. We at The Centre for Volunteering are grateful for your efforts, and this week is all about you! Please share the following video across any and all of […]

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The Centre for Volunteering: Media Coverage

May 8, 2020News and Events, Volunteer Stories

The Centre for Volunteering is glad to do be able to do our part to help recognise the importance of volunteers and helping within communities. 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards National Volunteer Week kicks off tomorrow. We’re being […]

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Have your say: COVID-19 Impact on Volunteering Sector Survey

April 20, 2020News and Events, Resources, Volunteer Stories

Accurate data is vital during a crisis. The Centre for Volunteering has worked with the Department of Communities and Justice to develop a survey for the Volunteering Sector to ascertain the state of volunteering in NSW. The data will be […]

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Aussie Broadband customers raise $50,000 for charity

April 15, 2020News and Events, Volunteer Stories

Aussie Broadband customers have raised a staggering $50,000 through the Telco Together Foundation’s Small Change Big Change program. Customers who participate simply add a $1 donation on their bill every month to help those in need. Aussie Broadband joined the […]

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Tireless advocate and Indigenous leader named 2018 NSW Volunteer of the Year

November 30, 2018Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Stories

Esteemed local aboriginal leader Wendy Dalton has been named the 2018 NSW Volunteer of the Year for her tireless support of young indigenous people and advocacy and care for aboriginal women fighting breast cancer. The announcement was made today in […]

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Would be Sydney inventor named 2018 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year

November 30, 2018Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Stories

With 45 years experience working for computer software company IBM, George Tillett has so much knowledge and so many skills to offer his peers and the community. George now spends much of his time volunteering for the Unique Solutions Service […]

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Grafton community leader named 2018 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year

November 30, 2018Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Stories

Local community leader Wendy Dalton has been selected at the 2018 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year for her ongoing support for young aboriginal people, elders and aboriginal women around the Grafton and Brewarrina communities. The announcement was made in […]

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Volunteer veteran from St John Ambulance selected for 2018 Excellence in Volunteer Management Award

November 30, 2018Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Stories

Colin Lott from St John Ambulance NSW is a true veteran of volunteering. He has volunteered for more than 40 years and is now the Assistant Commissioner for Metropolitan Operations at St John where he oversees 1,600 volunteers working over […]

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