Volunteering Victoria

Are you a new volunteer manager looking for guidance? 💡 Join Volunteering Victoria’s Mentoring Program and be matched with an experienced leader who can help you navigate the complexities of engaging volunteers. This is your chance to: 💟 Enhance your professional and personal development 💟 Gain insights from an experienced mentor 💟 Expand your networks in the sector Don’t miss out! Registrations close Friday 7 March 2025. 🔗 https://bit.ly/37cx6U5

An extra congratulations to Gather My Crew, winner of the Premier’s Organisation of the Year, Volunteering Excellence Award. 🏆🧡👏 This award honours Gather My Crew’s commitment to making informal volunteering more accessible, transforming how communities come together during tough times. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_Qi_mMg #VicVolAwards2024

Special congratulations to Cherie McLean, who has been awarded Premier’s Volunteer of the Year, the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award. 🏆❤️👏 This prize acknowledges Cherie’s extensive volunteering efforts and dedication in supporting disaster-affected communities and strengthening Australian Red Cross volunteer teams for over 60 years. Congratulations Cherie! 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_Qi_mMg #VicVolAwards2024

Victorian volunteers are the heart of our communities. 🧡 Through their generosity, skills and time, volunteers make a huge difference to the lives of people across the state. Today we’re excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Volunteering Awards. 🏆✨ This year’s outstanding finalists and winners showcase the many ways volunteers help build stronger communities, create social connections, and make Victoria a better place for everyone. 🔗 For more information about the winners visit: https://bit.ly/3D5RagU #VicVolAwards2024

Today we are excited to be celebrating the Victorian Volunteering Awards, in partnership with the State Government 🏆 Congratulations to all the finalists. We look forward to welcoming you to RACV City Club for the Awards ceremony. Stay tuned later today for the announcement of our winners! 🌟 🔗 Follow along live: https://lnkd.in/g6qRR9Q #VicVolAwards2024

Meet the finalists for our Young Volunteer Award 🤩✨ All under 25 years of age, each of our finalists has shown great enthusiasm, initiative, and leadership through their volunteering contributions: 🔹 Aimaan Arora 🔹 Hansikaa Sharma 🔹 Mitchell Graham 🔹 Olivia Ashcroft 🔹 Thomas Maguire-Nguyen 🔹 Tyrese Walsh Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner on 25 February! 🏆 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2024

📣 Experienced volunteer managers – we need you! Are you passionate about supporting new volunteer leaders? Volunteering Victoria’s Mentoring Program is your opportunity to give back, share your expertise, and help strengthen the sector. As a mentor, you'll: ✅ Guide and support an emerging volunteer manager ✅ Share insights from your career journey ✅ Expand your professional network Help shape the future of volunteering – register by Friday 7 March 2025! 🔗 https://bit.ly/37cx6U5

🌏 New translated guides now available! To support inclusivity and accessibility, we've translated some of our most popular guides into multiple languages - including Plain English. These resources cover key topics on volunteering and best practice volunteer management, helping more people engage with and lead volunteers effectively. 🔗 Explore the resources: https://bit.ly/3QmePN9

Meet the finalists for our Volunteering Partnerships Award 🤝✨ Each of our finalists has achieved positive outcomes for their communities through establishing effective and enduring partnerships: 🔸 A Better Life For Foster Kids, Inc. 🔸 BlueCarbonLab 🔸 Community Support Knox, Yarra Ranges and Surrounds (Ben's Place) 🔸 Monash Oakleigh Community Support & Information Service 🔸 VicWISE (now AusWISE) Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner on 25 February! 🏆 🔗 Full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/426zPdZ #VicVolAwards2024

📍 Q&A: Child Safe Standards 📅 Wed 26 March, 11am - 12:30pm (online) Do you have questions about the Child Safe Standards and how they apply to your volunteer programs? Join us for an exclusive Q&A session with the Commission for Children and Young People Victoria, designed to support volunteer leaders in navigating these important requirements. 📩 To ensure the most relevant discussion, we invite you to pre-submit your questions by 25 February: https://bit.ly/4gDOmFx 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3QfDhzs