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New measures for working with volunteers

New measures for working with volunteers Wed, 1 February 2012 The Federal Government has met with not-for-profit organisations to discuss new laws affecting volunteers and to find ways to cut the red tape involved in working with volunteers.

What on earth is happening to volunteering?

What on earth is happening to volunteering? Currently working with the United Nations on the State of the World Volunteerism Report, Dr Debbie Haski-Leventhal shares her thoughts on recent trends in volunteering.

Volunteering in the NFP sector survey

Volunteering in the NFP sector survey Wed, 26 October 2011 Volunteering Australia’s national volunteering survey on how to improve the voluntary sector is now open.

Third sector association appointments

Third sector association appointments Thu, 23 June 2011 A number of new appointments in the third sector see friends and colleagues face new challenges.

$150,000 in grants available to connect communities

$150,000 in grants available to connect communities Thu, 23 June 2011 Optus is calling on local community and not-for-profit organisations across Australia to apply for its 2011 grants program.

Third sector association appointments

Third sector association appointments Wed, 8 June 2011 A number of associations are undergoing exciting change with the appointment of new organisational leaders.

Ask an expert: last chance for recruitment questions

Ask an expert: last chance for recruitment questions Wed, 11 May 2011 Direct your recruitment questions to John Bellamy, of Not for Profit Recruitment, and see responses published in Third Sector magazine.

National Volunteer Week begins: a call for long term commitment

National Volunteer Week begins: a call for long term commitment Mon, 9 May 2011 National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia – it commences today with more than 5 million Australian volunteers recognised for their contribution to their communities.

Natural disasters: planning, strategies, and volunteer management

Natural disasters: planning, strategies, and volunteer management The summer of 2011 saw multiple natural disasters occur around Australia, notably in Queensland. Third Sector spoke to Volunteering Qld about how organisations can work with volunteers in the face of these crises.

Recruiting? Are you asking ‘the right’ questions?

Recruiting? Are you asking ‘the right’ questions? John Bellamy outlines the best techniques for interviewing and evaluating the right candidates for your not-for-profit.

QLD community recovery package launched

QLD community recovery package launched Fri, 8 April 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh have announced a $39 million package to support the recovery and wellbeing of people in Queensland following the State’s recent natural disasters.

Volunteering Australia 2011 conference theme announced

Volunteering Australia 2011 conference theme announced Mon, 4 April 2011 Volunteering Australia has announced the theme of its 2011 conference: Inspire. Challenge. Influence.

Applications open for Social Leadership program

Applications open for Social Leadership program Thu, 24 March 2011 The Centre for Civil Society is inviting applications for the 12 month Social Leadership Development Program, which will run from 1 May 2011 to 30 April 2012.

Funding announced for not-for-profits

Funding announced for not-for-profits Mon, 21 March 2011 The Telstra Foundation has announced $3 million in grants over the next three years to projects supporting social innovation in Australia.

National Volunteering Strategy Consultation Released

National Volunteering Strategy Consultation Released Tue, 15 February 2011 Federal Minister for Social Inclusion Tanya Plibersek has released the National Volunteering Strategy Consultation, which found that volunteers have a growing preference for online volunteering and more young people want to get involved.

Queensland flooding recovery effort receives overwhelming support

Queensland flooding recovery effort receives overwhelming support Thu, 20 January 2011 In the wake of the recent flooding in Queensland, Volunteering Qld has received over 65,000 volunteer registrations from around the world to help with recovery efforts.

Volunteering conference dates announced

Volunteering conference dates announced Thu, 20 January 2011 Volunteering Australia has announced 9–11 November as the dates for the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering.

New advisory group to encourage volunteering

New advisory group to encourage volunteering Mon, 6 December 2010 A Volunteer Advisory Group will be established as part of the Gillard Government’s commitment to releasing a National Volunteering Strategy in 2011, and Volunteering Australia releases its National Survey.

Contribute to survey on volunteering issues

Contribute to survey on volunteering issues Mon, 25 October 2010 Volunteering Australia’s 2010 National Survey of Volunteering Issues provides an insight into the issues that affect volunteering in Australia and how these issues could be addressed.

Recognition for Victorian community services

Recognition for Victorian community services Tue, 12 October 2010 The Victorian Government has recognised the state’s most innovative community organisations, and launched a new website to match volunteers with suitable organisations.

Volunteering experts advise government on strategy

Volunteering experts advise government on strategy Wed, 14 July 2010 The Volunteering Policy Advisory Group has conducted their final meeting since the group was first established in October 2009, while a new survey reveals that over half of the South Australian population is involved in volunteering.

Report highlights the need for more volunteers

Report highlights the need for more volunteers A new survey of community organisations from Volunteering Australia and National Australia Bank (NAB), released in May 2010, found that 91 per cent of organisations currently have volunteers assisting in their organisation.

Registrations open for international volunteering conference

Registrations open for international volunteering conference Tue, 15 June 2010 The 21st IAVE World Volunteer Conference will be held in Singapore from 24-27 January 2011.

Victorian awards for community volunteers

Victorian awards for community volunteers Wed, 26 May 2010 The winners of the 2010 Premier’s Community Volunteering Awards were announced on the 9 May, with awards going toYarra Ranges Council, Volunteering @ AMES, and the Healthy Minds Network, amongst others.

Report highlights the need for more volunteers

Report highlights the need for more volunteers Wed, 26 May 2010 A new survey of community organisations from Volunteering Australia and National Australia Bank (NAB) highlights the need for more volunteers, with the demand for community organisation services higher than ever before.


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