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Hi e-news member, Happy New Year to you all, we hope you are all fresh, revitalised and raring to go. This is the beginning of a new and exciting time for VWA as we launch into the year with our new dynamic branding. You may have already seen our new logo and look which we previewed late last year. Incorporating the red international V symbol into our logo helps strengthen connections with volunteering across the world. We’ve already had some great feedback on the new logo and also on our new look website – www.volunteeringwa.org.au
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New CaLD Project for Volunteering WAVolunteering WA has recently commenced an exciting new project aimed at enhancing access to formal volunteering for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) communities. The project, funded through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s Living in Harmony Programme, will assist people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities to learn more about the diversity of ways people volunteer in the community. The project will include:
If your organisation is based in Perth and would like to participate in any or all of the above activities please contact Fran Robinson our project coordinator for more information. Fran can be contacted by email on zfranrobinson@iinet.net.au *There are still places available for the free training on Tuesday 19 February so if you are interested in coming along please let Fran know. |
Lotterywest Grants to extend the capacity of not-for-profit organisationsIn October 2007 Lotterywest undertook a review of its grants approach to supporting the organisational development of the not-for-profit sector. These grants have been developed to assist in extending the capacity of organisations through grants for Organisational Development, Conferences and Professional Development. Key improvements to this grant area include:
The Extending the Capacity of Not-For-Profit Organisations Information Package can be accessed from the Lotterywest website at www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants In 2008 Lotterywest celebrates the 75th anniversary of the very first lottery draw and the very first grants to charitable and community groups. |
Give20 (Community Service Program) UpdateThe new give20 web site is being tested by a number of schools in the next few weeks. We just wanted to say a big thank you for all the thought and effort you put into giving us suitable positions to use. A large number of our member organisations took the chance to contribute to this database. We just want to let you know you may now start to receive inquiries about these community service program positions you sent through to us. We will advise you as soon as give20 goes live on the Internet. The site will be continuously updated, so please feel free to email Traci Gamblin (tkgamblin@hotmail.com) with additional positions suitable for high school students completing their 20-hour community service requirement. If you haven’t submitted any positions yet then there is still time to jump on board before the website is launched, let Traci know. |
2008 National Volunteer Week 12 – 16 MayFollowing on from last year’s hugely successful breakfast, we are planning to do it all again on Monday 12 May at the Sheraton Hotel. Make a note in your diary and plan ahead so that you and your volunteers can join us for this fun event! We will keep you up to date on the website and through this newsletter… |
Visiting Volunteers ProgramFollowing the recent retirement of Noreen Townsend, Margaret Andrews joined Volunteering WA in December 2007 to manage this program. Other team members Ivan Lundberg and Jim Kelly continue to volunteer their invaluable time and expertise to the program, albeit Jim in a more limited capacity. This year’s major focus for the Visiting Volunteers Program is on consolidation and expansion. Building sustainable partnerships to achieve positive outcomes for WA’s regional communities is seen to be a vital component for the future development of the program. More regular and timely communications have been highlighted as an important element in providing an improved service to our members, partner organisations and volunteers. VWA and Visiting Volunteers Program will have a stand at the 2008 Perth Caravan and Camping Show 13-17 March and we look forward to meeting existing and potential members and volunteers and answering any queries. The Visiting Volunteers team would be pleased to hear from you at any time, or meet with you, and may be contacted on 9482 4333. |
Enhancing Access team hit the roadAfter a relaxing break over the holidays, the Enhancing Access team is back at it. There are a number of Disability Awareness Training sessions taking place in regional areas this month. Beck and Martha will be travelling to Albany, Geraldton, Yanchep and Kalgoorlie to deliver training to support Volunteer Resource Centres (VRC’s) in these areas to engage more people with disabilities in volunteer positions. If you are interested in Disability Awareness Training, please contact Martha on 9483 4333. In other EA news, Beck has been working on a program to offer small grants to VRC’s to assist in providing volunteering opportunities to people with disabilities. Grants have been given to various VRC’s in Perth and regional areas, and will be used to facilitate projects that support inclusion within the disability sector. |
Survey – got some time to spare to contribute to your profession?http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Nto5qBdHKg7IbDFKX0ZfPA_3d_3d The Global Volunteer Management Survey is being undertaken to research the state of volunteer management globally. The results will be used to:
The survey average time seems to be 17 minutes with people taking between ten minutes (the shortest) and forty six minutes (the longest). Your help is invaluable, thank you. – Martin Cowling, CEO, People First Total Solutions. |
New internet resource to strengthen not-for-profit sectorA PhilanthropyWiki has recently been launched to build a greater understanding of the not-for-profit sector and help community organisations operate more effectively. Established by Philanthropy Australia, with funding from the Macquarie Group Foundation, the PhilanthropyWiki is an online encyclopaedia on philanthropy in Australia. It provides a first port of call for not-for-profit organisations, foundations and others involved in the sector to source information on philanthropy, donors and grantmaking. The PhilanthropyWiki is publicly available at www.philanthropywiki.org.au |
Scouts – 100 years young!2008 is the Centenary of Australian Scouting and has been declared “The Year of the Scout” by the Australian Government. Lots of events are planned to celebrate this, see the calendar on the scouts website for more information – http://www.wa.scouts.org.au/news/calendar.asp Congratulations and best wishes from everyone at VWA. |
Date for 2008 National ConferenceStart planning your attendance at Volunteering Australia’s 2008 National Conference to be held on September 3 to 5 on the Gold Coast - Queensland The theme of the 12th National Conference on Volunteering is Catch the New Waves. This conference will explore the current and emerging trends in volunteering. These include, but are not limited to:
National Conferences are always well attended so make sure you diarise the dates and keep checking the VA web site for updated information – www.volunteeringaustralia.org |
Got an inspirational story?Everyone knows someone who's a volunteer and we're often inspired by the great work of volunteer-involving projects and organisations. The Inspiration Zone on the Volunteering Australia website is your place to share your own stories and read about other people's experiences in the not-for-profit sector. Stories that appear in the Inspiration Zone may also appear as profiles in involve, VA’s e-newsletter. Find out how to submit a story on www.volunteeringaustralia.org and go to Volunteering Facts and follow the links. |
New edition of “Volunteer Magnet” book releasedFollowing on from the very successful 1st edition of ‘Turn your organisation into a volunteer magnet…’, editors Fraser Dyer, Andy Fryar and Rob Jackson have now released an updated version. The new edition contains 50 chapters from 40 authors across the Australasian region, North America, the United Kingdom and Europe. The magnet project is unique in that it harnesses the experiences of everyday volunteer managers from around the world and asks them to describe, in just 500 words, those things which makes their volunteer projects ‘magnetic’. A free electronic version can be downloaded from www.ozvpm.com or print versions can be purchased from www.lulu.com or the OzVPM bookstore. |
WelcomeWelcome to Margaret Andrews as the new co-ordinator for our Visiting Volunteers program and welcome back to Traci Gamblin as the Youth Services Manager and Fran Robertson as CaLD Living in Harmony Project Co-ordinator. Both Traci and Fran have worked in similar capacities with VWA before. |
Everyone Ready® – new online training program now available in AustraliaVolunteering Victoria is now offering the Everyone Ready® online training package to volunteer management professionals right throughout the Australasian region. Everyone Ready® is an innovative, online volunteer management training program designed specifically for those who work with volunteers, and is an excellent opportunity to participate in professional development from your desk! The program is in its fourth year of development and has been very successful overseas. You can learn more (and take a demo tour) by following the link from the Volunteering Victoria website at www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au |
Welcome to new members:
We look forward to working with you… |
Regional Events Scheme (RES)A reminder that applications for Round one of the 2008-9 Regional Events Scheme close at 5pm February 17. The scheme was established to help regional events grow and attract visitors, inject money into the local community, showcase the area to visitors and foster a sense of community pride and festivity. There are two levels of support available:
For more details contact Chris Tate on 9791 6287 or email chris.tate@westernaustralia.com or applications for funding are available here |
February’s hot resource tipVolunteering Australia has recently released a new subject guide: Rural and remote volunteering: a great way to strengthen communities. The publication is aimed at volunteers, organisations, managers and trainers who would like to learn more about involving volunteers to strengthen rural and remote communities. Click here to view and download the guide. |
Corporate volunteeringProjects NEEDED to fulfil the demand received from corporations Our Corporate Volunteering program is very active and I am currently working with a number of large corporate organisations seeking volunteering positions. It has been interesting to find out that many employees are driving the interest within their organisation and this is generating the need to provide a variety of short term volunteer opportunities for individuals and small groups. Do you have projects to accommodate?
If you would like to partner with one of these enthusiastic organisations, please contact me as soon as possible. Anne Preston |
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