Back in 2011, a small group of recently retired blokes decided to put the skills they’d learnt over a life time to good use – they formed the Dural Men’s Shed. Seven years on the Dural Men’s Shed has more […]
The Power of Volunteering
The Centre for Volunteering pairs thousands of volunteers with charities and not-for-profits. Here is the story of the impact of a single volunteer, Julianne, on one organisation, as told by Brendan Lonergan, Chief Executive Officer of Beehive Industries Co-Operative Ltd. […]
Kim Langston – Murray Art Museum Albury
Why did you decide to volunteer? In the past, I have studied and have a keen interest in art. Volunteering at the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) has reignited that passion. Why did you choose this particular role? I saw […]
Linda Bunting – An aged care visitor at Hammond Care
Why did you decide to volunteer? The main reason I decided to volunteer is I miss my Mum and Dad. Since they died a few years ago, leaving a big hole in my heart, I have no older person to […]
Sally Wilton – An aged care visitor with Hammond Care
Why did you decide to volunteer? They say that payment is all part of the joy. Well, I have been paid in some wonderful ways over the years that I have been a volunteer. And there is nothing greater than […]
Isaac Kuruvilla – Entertainer with the Starlight Foundation
Why did you decide to volunteer? My parents migrated to Australia during the 1970s. They instilled the idea of giving back when you can, a belief that also resonates strongly with my religious faith. I became a volunteer when I […]
Denise Tierney – Reception at The Centre for Volunteering
Why did you decide to Volunteer? At a young age I started rescuing animals that were abandoned in or around our local school. I would organise a whip around of the kids’ pocket money and we would take the dog […]
Brian Elliott – Member Client Services at The Centre for Volunteering
Why did you decide to volunteer? Volunteering has always been important to me. It has been my goal to give something to the community to help make the world a better place for us all. I know that by volunteering […]
Norm Hams – Volunteer Referral Service interviewer at The Centre for Volunteering
Norm Hams – Volunteer Referral Service interviewer at The Centre for Volunteering Why did you decide to volunteer? During my working life I had a background in economics and human resources. Over the years, I volunteered with local schools and […]
Volunteer Managers Spotlight
Volunteer Managers Spotlight – Read stories about amazing volunteer managers Kerry Souter – Riding for the Disabled NSW Diana Piper -Cerebal Palsy Alliance Let us know your volunteer management stories. Help promote your good work and cause! Just email your […]