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| | | | | Community champions wanted! Did you know the City of Cockburn is home to 22 resident groups? Volunteering with your local resident group not only enriches your community but also offers personal growth and fulfilment. These groups provide a platform to actively engage in local initiatives, from organising events to advocating for environmental sustainability and supporting neighbourhood welfare. By joining a resident group, you can contribute your skills and ideas to shape the future of Cockburn while building lasting relationships with like-minded individuals. Discover the impact you can make today and be part of positive change in your community! Volunteer Secretary: Beeliar Community Association
Do you have some time and the skills to help a local community group? Administration Assistant: Hamilton Hill Community Group
Are you a passionate Hami Hill local with administration skills? Weekend Waste Warrior: Beeliar Community Association
Can you be the friendly face that greets volunteers as they arrive? Social Media and Communications Volunteer: Coolbellup Community Association
Can you assist with a juicy social media project? | | |
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| | | Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre essential services Discover what the Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre has to offer local community groups, clubs and Not for Profit organisations. - Access to 500 free colour prints per month
- Advertising for volunteer vacancies, across multiple platforms
- Exclusive networking, event and workshop invitations
- Annual Cockburn Volunteer Award opportunities
- Access to the Cockburn Volunteer Discount program (offering discounts at local businesses)
- A bi-monthly e-newsletter subscription.
Register your Cockburn-based group, club, or not-for-profit today! For more information, send us an email or phone 9411 3490. | | |
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| | | | | National Student Volunteer Week National Student Volunteer Week acknowledges and celebrates student volunteers and promotes volunteering to students and young people across Australia. The 2024 theme is "Generation Impact". For inspiration on how your organisation can participate, certificates, marketing and other resources follow the link below. | | Marketing kit |
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| | | | | Thank a Volunteer Day grants open! | Celebrate International Volunteer Day on 5 December with the Thank a Volunteer Day Grants Program! Delivered by the Department of Communities, this initiative offers up to $1,000 in grants for organisations to honour their volunteers through special events and activities. Applications are now open until 11 July 2024. |
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| | | Events and workshops coming up |
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| | | | | Pop-up volunteer information hubs Find us at our next pop-up stalls and ask all the questions you need about volunteering:
Wednesday 7 August, Coolbellup Library
Wednesday 4 September, Spearwood Library
Wednesday 2 October, Success Library
10am-midday. | | More information |
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| | | | | Step into Volunteering sessions These sessions are free and informal workshops that highlight volunteering opportunities in Cockburn. Discover the diverse range of volunteering opportunities available, learn how to identify skills you can contribute, and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers. Wednesday 21 August, 1-2pm at Spearwood Library. | | Register today |
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| | | | | Overview of national standards The refreshed National Standards for Volunteering Involvement are available and ready to share. An information session will explore the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for implementing them in your workplace. Join the online Volunteering WA workshop on
Thursday 18 July from 9.30-11am. | | Register here |
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| | | | | | | Visit us and chat about volunteering Strengthen volunteering in Cockburn by connecting, educating, supporting and valuing volunteers and volunteer organisations. The Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre is open by appointment from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm. Please call us on 08 9411 3490 to make a time to visit. | | Email us |
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