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International Volunteer Day!

Thank you!

Today celebrates International Volunteer Day and recognises outstanding contributions globally. Cockburn's community is enriched by a thriving network of diverse and active volunteers and volunteer organisations. The City extends the warmest of thank you's to all those who gives time generously to make Cockburn the best place to be.

Meet A Volunteer

Meet Nigel

Nigel Tinson has volunteered at the Cockburn Seniors Centre for eight years and has been on the City of Cockburn's Age-friendly reference group for three years. At this year's City of Cockburn Senior Centre Volunteer Lunch, he was named Senior Centre Volunteer of the Year for 2022.

Nigel generously gives his time and makes a difference by:

Facilitating the iPad/smart devices social group
Helping Seniors within the community stay connected through the use of technology
Supporting the front desk volunteers and staff by filling in when volunteers can't make a shift or are on leave
Coordinating the member's footy tipping completion
Advocating for Seniors through the Age-friendly reference group

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, he gave many hours assisting Seniors with technology. His support was vital, especially when the government required proof of vaccination and check-in apps to be loaded on phones.

The lasting positive outcomes from Nigel helping the seniors are unmeasurable, and he is such a valued volunteer at the Cockburn Seniors Centre

Want to be like Nigel, volunteer with the City of Cockburn today!

Available Volunteer Roles

VIV Discount Card

Treat your volunteers with discounts at local businesses!

New 2023 Volunteer Discount cards are now ready for Cockburn Volunteers!

The 2022 Very Important Volunteer (VIV) cards are about to expire, to utilise the local business discounts, you need to have a validated card.

Please register your volunteers for the 2023 cards here -
VIV Card Registration Form - City of Cockburn

T&C apply - VIV Cards – Volunteers - City of Cockburn

Apply for VIV Cards

Chat with the Cockburn Volunteering Team

Want to volunteer but don’t know where to start?

Drop into one of our Pop Up Volunteer Information Hubs at one of the Cockburn Libraries.

With over 80 volunteer roles available locally, we can help you find the one that suits you.

Success Library
10am - midday, 7 December 2022

No Booking Required

Local Volunteer Positions

Cockburn not-for-profit organisations need your support, can you lend a hand?
There are 519 volunteer roles across Cockburn that need to be filled, with a variety of skill sets wanted. Can you make a difference in your local community?
A list of volunteer roles can be found on Go Volunteer.

Want to give back?

We have an opportunity for you! Cockburn Care is looking for volunteer drivers. Join a wonderful team of people and drive clients to and from their homes to community facilities. You'll be making a BIG difference in their lives. Vehicle provided.

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Christmas Wrapping Volunteers

Would you like to help raise funds for Heartkids by volunteering at the Christmas Gift Wrapping station in Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre? 2.5 hour volunteer shifts available, during December.

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Volunteering Australia

National Volunteering Conference

Early Bird registrations are now open for the 2023 National Volunteering Conference hosted by Volunteering Australia. Join many like-minded people on Ngunnawal Country, Canberra, 13-14 February 2023.

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Draft National Strategy

Volunteering Australia is delighted to present the Draft National Strategy for Volunteering. Complete our survey to share your feedback.

Survey

Volunteer Resource Centre

Strengthen volunteering in Cockburn by connecting, educating, supporting and valuing volunteers and Volunteer organisations.

Open by appointment Monday - Friday.

P 08 9411 3490
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