Volunteer VOICE May 2020  |  View this in your browser

The City Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Thank you!
On behalf of the City of Cockburn Staff, we wish to acknowledge Volunteers and all the wonderful support they give our community. We truly appreciate all that you do, thank you for giving your time so generously. 
 

Volunteer Ted Needs A New T-shirt! 
Winners Winners Winners!

The Volunteer Ted t-shirt design competition winners are:

1. Toyworld Voucher - Sam Senesi
2. Jimkidds Voucher - Bhanusree Pasupuleti
3. Cockburn Ice Arena Voucher - Mia Ellah Ceniza
4. Glowing Rooms Voucher - Isabel Duncan
5. Cockburn Arc Voucher - Dakota Demarte

Congratulations to all entrants, there were some wonderful designs! VRC Staff will be in contact shortly with Certificates and volunteer Badges for everyone who entered.
Assistance For Cockburn Not-For-Profits
COVID-19 Grants

The City of Cockburn is pleased to announce a special round of grants to aid the recovery from COVID-19.

Grants of up to $5,000 are available to local, not-for-profit incorporated organisations to provide much-needed support for the City’s most vulnerable people and recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applications close Monday 8 June at 4pm. More info: https://bit.ly/3bMXGVV
Free Printing
All Cockburn not-for-profits are eligible for 500 free colour prints per month. Ideal for printing flyers for fundraising and community events. Email the VRC with one week's notice to book in printing.
volunteering@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Volunteer Discounts
Have you recruited new volunteers or just joined an organisation you could be entitled to a VIV discount card. Visit the City's website for a list of registered businesses or to sign up your organisation today. cockburn.gov.au/viv 
Looking For A New Volunteer Role?
How to find a volunteer role
More than 6 million Australians make a difference by volunteering each year, doing a wide range of tasks for a wide range of volunteer involving organisations. If you would like to see what local roles are available email the Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre to have a chat or have a look on the Go Volunteer website.
Volunteer Resource Centre
Opening Hours

Volunteer Resource Centre services are continuing to operate, although the building is currently closed in line with Government directions (COVID-19) the service is operating and staff can be contacted by phone on 08 9411 3490 or email.
COVID-19 Latest Update
COVID 19 (Coronavirus)
To find out the latest information and advice on COVID 19 (coronavirus) visit the WA Department of Health website. To find out what the City is doing and how it’s responding in terms of events, facilities and other community services, visit cockburn.wa.gov.au/COVID-19
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