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 benefitted from volunteering in unexpected ways. Learning new skills in a relaxed environment For Naomi...
Communities across the wide expanse of the Orana region are connected via the relentless efforts of their volunteers. From emergency services, drought & bushfire relief and healthcare to the sporting fields and the arts – Orana’s volunteers have it all covered. We were honoured to take the time today to send our thanks down the...
The Centre for Volunteering has registered with the NSW Police Force to offer individual volunteers a National Police Check at a reduced rate of $15.00. You will need to complete an expression of interest with The Centre for Volunteering through the link list below in the ‘How to apply’ section. Once completed and processed, a...
Outstanding volunteers from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs honoured at NSW Volunteer of the Year Award ceremony Volunteers from across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs were today recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering in NSW, at a special ceremony in Randwick. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual event run by The Centre for Volunteering...
Volunteers from Queanbeyan, Tumut, Berridale, Berry, Ulladulla and Eden were recognised for their outstanding contribution at the NSW 2015 Volunteer of the Year Awards in Cooma today. Media Release – Southern NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards (PDF)
To view the winners for each category The Overall Winner of the 2014 NSW Volunteer of the Year is David Abrahams. David Abrahams of Grafton was named the 2014 Volunteer of the Year for his lifetime commitment to his community through volunteering which began at age 17, when he became rugby club secretary. “David’s volunteering...