9 April 2018
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 to the RSPCA, along with a donation, to ensure it would be cared for –...
9 April 2018
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 I receive many wonderful gifts in return the chance to: meet others and give some...
9 April 2018
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 sporting events. Once I retired, I had more time available and was interested to find...
1 February 2018
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 details including volunteer management stories and a photo of you at work to membership@volunteering.com.au and...
8 September 2017
Stories about Corporate Volunteering – MTV, Coca-Cola Amatil and BankWest NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year Awards 2016 – Macquarie Bank and Salesforce NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year Awards 2017 – Dress for Success and NRMA Outback Links
18 August 2016
This month, we caught up with Diana Piper from Cerebral Palsy Alliance to learn more about the organisation & their volunteer program! 1. What is the Cerebral Palsy Alliance? Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) provides high-quality family-centred therapies, life skills programs, equipment and support for 5,0000 clients – people who are living with cerebral...
29 June 2016
How has the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards impacted winner, Mark Rushton On the cricket field, Mark Rushton stands out for his enthusiasm for his young players. Mark’s wheelchair is the least noticeable part of his busy life. Running the Blowfly Club stepped up a notch after Mark won the 2015 Volunteer of the...
4 February 2016
This month, we shine the light on Riding for the Disabled NSW Tall Timbers Centre?and spoke to their administrator, Kerry Souter, about their organisation. What does Riding for the Disabled NSW (RDANSW) do? RDANSW Tall Timbers Centre provides therapeutic and recreational horse riding, equestrian activities and life skills programs for people with disabilities of all...
17 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney South West Macarthur Natalie Wadwell of Ingleburn who volunteers with Stepping Up Macarthur Project a partnership project with Camden Council, Macarthur Workplace Learning Program, Campbelltown Council and Wadwell Initatives. Natalie has a strong passion for and supports local initiatives for young people to exhibit their HSC...
16 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney South Marie Gai Oberlander of Sans Souci. Marie Gai volunteers for a number of organisations including Dress for Success- Sydney, Meals on Wheels and Look Good Feel Better- Cancer Patients Foundation, as well as being a highly committed Grandmother! She has a genuine love of people...
15 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Central Coast Fred Leake of Woy Woy who volunteers with Woy Woy South Public School. Fred has dedicated the past ten years to assisting teachers and students in the classroom at Woy Woy South Public School. He has developed a great rapport with the school and its...
14 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Hunter Angela Chorusch of Woodrising Mums’ Cottage Angela?s commitment to Mum’s Cottage is remarkable. She is resourceful and shares her knowledge in her role as Disability Coordinator, Disability Liaison Coordinator and Case Manager. Additionally, Angela established a program for children aged 3 – 16, on the autism/aspergers...