Cockburn Volunteer eNews - October 2022  |  View this in your browser

Cockburn Volunteer Awards

Winners Announced!

Volunteers make the world go round, and Cockburn is fortunate to have a dedicated band of people who go out of their way to make our community the best place it can be. The City's 2022 Volunteer of the Year Awards were announced last night.
  • The winner of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year title is Angela Sawiak from The Wetlands Centre Cockburn
  • The Cockburn Volunteer Organisation of the Year award was presented to Marine Rescue Cockburn
  • The winner of the Mayor’s Volunteer Award for 2022 is Serene Anderson of Friends of the Community.
Congratulations to the runner up recipients:
Volunteer of the Year - Gary Allen and Serena Gamble and Kate De’Laney
Organisation of the Year -  Turtle Trackers and Cooby Youth Space
Mayor's Award - Marie Brand and Connie (Concettina) Celenza

Read about our deserving winners here: Dedicated volunteers recognised at annual awards - City of Cockburn

Volunteer with the City of Cockburn

Volunteer with the City of Cockburn

Join our exclusive team of volunteers who make a difference in the local Community. 
Volunteering is great for social connection, learning new skills, giving back, meeting new people and having fun. 

Volunteer positions available included:

  • Kitchen Hands
  • iPad Social Group Facilitator
  • Bus Drivers
  • Social Club Support
  • Ryde - Driving Mentors
  • Disability Sports Day Volunteers
  • Transport Service Drivers
  • Social Choir Instructor

Check out the link below and help make Cockburn the best place to be.
Join the Team

Volunteer Screening

Volunteer National Police Certificate 

Did you know your organisation may be eligible for discounted National Police Certificates?  The Volunteer National Police Certificate Program is a joint initiative between the Department of Communities and the WA Police. Screening volunteers for criminal history is good practice and when used appropriately can assist Volunteer Involving Organisations in identifying potential liabilities and hazards.

To be eligible, organisations must:

  • be an incorporated body such as an association, company, government organisation, or a co-operative
  • utilise volunteers in Western Australia for the benefit of the community
  • agree to the conditions of the Volunteer National Police Certificate program
Download the Fact Sheet

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.

Coolbelup Library
10am - midday, 2 November 2022

Success Library
10am - midday, 7 December 2022

No Booking Required

Step into Volunteering workshops

Step into Volunteering sessions will give you the confidence and knowledge to find a great volunteer role for you!

Learn about:
• The benefits of volunteering
• The volunteering opportunities available
• Identifying the skills that you have to
contribute to volunteering
• Rights and responsibilities of volunteers.

1pm Wednesday
16 November
Spearwood Library

Register Today

Volunteering WA Events

Volunteer Managers Day Forum

Join Volunteering WA, the Volunteer Leadership Network, and a variety of guest speakers to celebrate those who lead volunteers in WA on Monday 7 November 2022 at the International Volunteer Managers Day Forum
 
Register Now

Annual Volunteer Garden Party

On Thursday 1 December (3:30pm - 6:30pm), we will celebrate Western Australian volunteers in the beautiful lower gardens of Government House whilst enjoying delicious canapes, refreshments & live music.

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Cockburn Community

Multicultural Reference Group

Spread the word – City of Cockburn is launching a new Multicultural Reference Group and we are currently calling out for Cockburn residents from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) background to submit an Expression of Interest to be part of this group. 

Please nominate yourself, or encourage a friend to consider this opportunity.
For more information, please contact Liz at commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au

2023 Cockburn Citizen of the year awards 

Each year on Australia Day, the Community Citizen of the Year Awards gives WA local governments the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding people within the community. 

Do you know someone who makes a real difference in Cockburn community? Nominate them for an Award.

Nominate Now

Volunteer Resource Centre

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 
E vounteering@cockburn.wa.gov.au
cockburn.wa.gov.au/volunteering
 
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