VolunteeringACT

The Community Info Hub and VolunteeringACT Office will close at 4pm on 24 December 2024. We will reopen at 10am on 2 January 2025. During this time, if you or someone you know are experiencing an emergency please call 000. For more information about where to access free meals or emergency relief available throughout the holiday season please visit https://buff.ly/4iGjwy5 If you or someone you know are experiencing a crisis or looking for support, please contact: 👉 LIFELINE Crisis Support: 13 11 14 https://buff.ly/2seos5x 👉 Domestic Violence Crisis Support Line: (02) 6280 0900 👉 13 YARN, talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter: 13 92 76 https://buff.ly/3L2tiZE 👉 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 https://buff.ly/2K3lwjv 👉 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 https://buff.ly/2Hp0Cc8 👉 MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7) https://buff.ly/3P38chV 👉 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 822 (24/7) https://buff.ly/2JO0aXe 👉 Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling: 1800 011 046 (24/7) https://buff.ly/3zolw8K 👉 Drug and Alcohol Support Line: (02) 6207 9977 We wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season.

VolunteeringACT annually publishes a Holiday Season Guide, which provides essential information on: 🥪 Where to find a free meal during the holiday season. 📅 Opening hours of services that are operating during the holiday season. 🏪 Last operating day in 2024 and first operating day in 2025 for services that are closed during the holiday season. The 2024-25 Holiday Season Guide is available online on our website and physically at the Community Info Hub. Download the guide here: https://buff.ly/4iGjwy5 #FreeMeals #CommunityServices #HolidaySeasonGuide #InfoGuides #Volunteering #Food #Accomodation

The 2024-25 Holiday Season Guide is now available. The guide provides information on: * Where to find a free meal during the holiday season * Operating hours of services that are open during the holiday season * Last business day in 2024 and first business day in 2025 for services that shutdown during the holiday season. The guide can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/gdGxCRMx

📢 Recipients Announced 🎉 Congratulations to the 12 volunteer involving organisations across ACT that were successful in their application for the 2024-25 Strong and Resilient Communities Activity Grants! ✨ First Hike Project Inc ✨ Fearless Women ✨ Print Handicapped Radio of the ACT Incorporated ✨ Canberra Environment Centre ✨ Diversity ACT Community Services ✨ My Coaching My Future ✨ Deaf Advocacy, Sports and Recreation ACT Inc. ✨ Special Olympics ACT ✨ Good Omen Goodeze Inc. ✨ Community Gardens Australia ✨ Embracing Ministries ✨ Initiatives for Women in Need Inc. Funded by the Department of Social Services, these grants will empower grassroots initiatives, build volunteer management capability, and support communities. Find out more 👉 https://buff.ly/3XCNbj3 @VolunteeringACT @TheCentreforVolunteering @VolunteeringQld @VolunteeringTasmania @VolunteeringVictoria @VolunteeringSANT @VolunteeringWA @VolunteeringAustralia @DepartmentofSocialServices

Yesterday, the 2024 Volunteering Awards brought together volunteers, families, friends and supporters to acknowledge and celebrate the indispensable contributions that volunteers have made to the Canberra community. As Volunteering ACT CEO, Jean Giese, highlighted, the cost of replacing volunteer labour is estimated to be $3.3 billion. That number again – $3.3 billion – which is the cost that organisations and the public sector would incur without the help of volunteers. At Synergy Group, we engage with charitable organisations and encourage our Synergites to volunteer regularly, helping to provide crucial services to those in need in our community. Synergy Law Senior Associate Masothy Yin attended the 2024 Volunteering Awards on our behalf and had this to say: "Sitting in the audience hearing Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General’s personal story as a volunteer and Ms Giese’s opening address, I reflected upon my journey as a volunteer, which started at school, then University, community legal centres and other charitable organisations. Volunteering has not only enriched my personal life, but has also given me the opportunity to expand my professional skills, knowledge and experience. Our life circumstances may not allow us to volunteer as much as we would like to, and I am fortunate to be able to combine my passion for volunteering with my daily job at Synergy Law by providing pro bono legal work. " If you are thinking of volunteering, we would encourage you to reach out to community organisations in your area. Our community always need one more volunteer. #SynergyGroup #Volunteering #2024VolunteeringAward

This post needs a drumroll please... 🥁   We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Volunteering Awards, Canberra Region! 🎉   Another huge congratulations to all the highly commended recipients. Thank you for your compassion, commitment, and resilience.   🏆Volunteer of the Year   WINNER: Tom King (Ronald McDonald House ACT & South East NSW, Lifeline, Red Cross Bloodbank, Lanyon Homestead) 🏆 Volunteer Team of the Year   WINNER: Roundabout Canberra Volunteer Team  HIGHLY COMMENDED: National Capital Authority’s team of Volunteer Guides and Greeters  HIGHLY COMMENDED: RSPCA Volunteers 🏆 Volunteer Leadership   WINNER: Manish Raj (CMS)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Peter Gilligan (YWCA)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aaron Reid (Boxing ACT) 🏆 Inclusion Award   WINNNER: Louise Irvine (DeafACT)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Alo Enlightened Women 🏆 First Nations Volunteer of the Year   WINNER: Di Collins (Canberra Reference Group – Canberra Hospital)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Chantelle Bennett (Holy Cross Tuckerbox) 🏆 Senior Volunteer of the Year   WINNER: Margaret Dando (Volunteers in Policing Program)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Roderick Menzies (Covenant Care)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Chris Fitzpatrick (Warrigal) 🏆Young Volunteer of the Year   WINNER: Madison (Casey) Barancewicz (Radio 1RPH)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Matthew Bennet (Vinnies) 🏆 Community Support Award   WINNER: Gus Sabatino (Woden State Emergency Service Unit)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amanda Cook (Perinatal Wellbeing Centre)  HIGHLY COMMENDED: Community Pantry Team (Communities at Work) 🏆 Canberra’s Choice Award   WINNER: Victims Justice Volunteer Program    We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Award sponsors and partners:   @claborclubgroup @synergygroupau @BlueArcITSolutions @communitybankcanberraregions @canberradaily @BurbirraGroup @VolunteeringAustralia   Please join us in congratulating all the winners, highly commended and nominees!   #CBRVolAwards2024 #VolunteeringAwards2024 #ACT #Events #Awards #Winners #Volunteer #Celebration

One day to go! The countdown is almost over. 🎉 Join us tomorrow for 2024 Volunteering Awards, Canberra Region. Our annual Awards ceremony is the premier recognition event for volunteering in the Canberra Region. This year, we have received nominations from every sector, including but not limited to, health, education, sports, arts, community services, and the environment. 😍 📅 Date: Thursday, 5 December 2024 ⌚ Time: 5.15pm Join us as we celebrate the compassion, commitment, and resilience of more than 280,000 volunteers in our community. 🫶 💪 #CBRVolAwards2024 #VolunteeringAwards2024 #ACT #Events #Awards #Winners #Volunteering #Celebration

#IDPwD | This International Day of People with Disability we would like to encourage all volunteer involving organisations to read this resource on how to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities. https://buff.ly/3ZgZqSe This course has been developed by VolunteeringACT, The Centre for Volunteering and Volunteering Tasmania, the peak bodies for volunteering in these jurisdictions and forms part of the Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment program. The Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program helps to reduce and remove barriers to volunteering and employment for people living with disability or mental health condition. The Program supports participants to engage in volunteering as a pathway to employment. The Program also works with organisations to help them become more inclusive as they involve people with all abilities and from all backgrounds in their workplaces. To know more, contact us at inclusion@volunteeringact.org.au Happy learning! #Resource #eLearningCourse #Disability #Inclusion #Accessibility

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Volunteer Manager of the Year Awards! 🎉 🏆 Kathleen Rampant  2024 Volunteer Manager of the Year – Excellence in Best Practice Kathleen’s strategic forward thinking, strong implementation of best practice principles and dedication to collaboration and supportive environments have reshaped volunteer services at Canberra Health Services. Her creativity, perseverance and vision demonstrate a high level of leadership in volunteering. 🏆 Greta Mauwa  2024 Volunteer Manager of the Year – Excellence in Inclusion Greta’s commitment to inclusion is reflected in her efforts to make the program accessible and accommodating to diverse needs. Her flexible process and tailored approach truly embodies the spirit of volunteering through her passion for empowering young girls through fostering growth, confidence and resilience. The Volunteer Manager of the Year Awards aim to elevate the profile of volunteer management as a profession. It is presented to an individual who has made a significant positive impact in the community through their leadership and commitment to volunteer involvement. It is held in recognition of International Volunteer Managers Day, celebrated on 5 November annually. A huge congratulations to both the winners!! 🙌💫 Also, heartfelt congratulations to our highly commended, Robert Greeney and Brittany Campbell and all the nominees and nominators for your outstanding contributions to the Canberra community. Last but not the least, a huge thanks to Marara Designs, our incredible trophy maker for the Awards. They are a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated family business, designing and handcrafting unique laser-engraved products on Wiradjuri Country. Robyn Hendry Jean Giese Beth Garwood Sahana Sehgal Ariah Holmes Helen McKenna Canberra Health Services Fearless Women Seryn Littleton + Sarah Smith + Santosh Gupta + Patricia-Tupou Halangahu + Nichola McKillop + Lynn Bloomfield + Mary Barlow + Rhonda Thorpe + Timothy Murray + Denise Waters 📸 Photographer: Andrew Sikorski #winners #managers #volunteers #awards #leaders #2024VolunteerLeadersSeminar #2024VolunteerManagerOfTheYear #CBR #ACT #volunteering

We will be at the Communities at Work, Tuggeranong Centre on Monday, 18 November between 11.30am and 2.30pm. We can help you with: 1. Community information: Access information on over 3,000 services in the ACT via My Community Directory. 2. Be Connected Program: We provide FREE digital mentoring to people over 50 years in basic computer and smart phone skills, ACT government online services, ways to avoid scams and much more! 3. Inclusive Volunteering Pathway to Employment Program: Our program is designed to support disable people find work experience that may lead to an employment opportunity. 4. Volunteering opportunities: We can help you find a volunteering opportunity across Canberra region. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@volunteering.org.au or 02 624 807 988. #CommunityServices #VolunteeringOpportunities #BeConnected #DigitalSkills #DisabilitySupport #Employment #Volunteer