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Information from this events and news section is later stored in the forums- achived news articles...so if you know you've seen it, but is now removed...chances are you can track it down here!  

To search available volunteering positions in your area go to govolunteer or VIKTOR.  Each database lists all the positions Volunteer South West currently have available.  Check it out!

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the South West Volunteer of the Year Awards. What an exciting morning and great morning tea!

Award Winners
Youth Volunteer of the Year - Lucinda Ellen White, Big Swamp Wildlife Park
Volunteer of the Year - Sandy Lankester, In Town Centre

Fantastic nominated volunteers;
Margaret Giumelli- Ferguson Valley Visitor Centre
Phil Streets- Leukaemia Foundation
Sue Ganz- Milligan Community Learning Centre- Home Work Centre
Ray Dau- Dolphin Discovery Centre
Colin Murphy- Community Home Care
Steven Shaw- Harvey Health and Community Group
Liz Tressider- Harvey Health and Community Group
Colin Pedrochi- Activ

This short workshop is designed to give volunteer managers and coordinators an overview and guidelines & and the basic information they need to develop or implement a successful volunteermanagement program within their own organisation.

Click here for further information and the registration form for this short workshop.

This four week program is designed to support people into volunteering in a team environment.  With a small group and a coordinator, learn what volunteering is about, and undertake a volunteering experience at several local organisations.  This program runs from 9.30am - 12.30pm, with the final day on the 22nd May.

This is a great program to learn the benefits of volunteering, to work on team volunteering projects and what to have some fun while you volunteer.

Contact Volunteer South West on 97913214 or download the Enhancing Access expression of interest form here

This workshop will look at three main aspects that impact on organisational viability, in context of the Delivering Community Services in Partnership (DCSP) Policy.

In this workshop you will learn about managing organisational structure and capacity; financial management, pricing and costings and Outcomes based service design and reporting.  On day 2 of this event you will have an opportunity to engage with WACOSS professional consultants and work on your organisations concerns.

WACOSS are also offering an opportunity to particiapte in a CEO's and Board of Management breakfast session on Friday morning 27th April.

Click here to register for this valuable FREE workshop.

Check out the latest edition to the Volunteer South West discussion forums, a great place to pick up and share information about running a NFP, volunteer management and NEW - a forum for people working and volunteering in sport and recreation clubs and organisations.  

We will continue to add to this new resource over the next few weeks- so be sure to keep visiting and keeping yourself informed on valuable and relevent information for sporting clubs.

VAST future workshop and training needs questionnaire 

Thank you

Volunteer South West provides a volunteer referral service for non-for-profit organisations in the South West region. 

We link individuals wanting to volunteer with accommodating agencies within the interest area of the volunteer. Registration, which is free, is required of the individual, and includes an interview with our friendly staff - who will help identify the best options for your volunteering experience.

There are many types of volunteering positions available - to suit your needs, skills and time availability! 

Feel free to peruse our volunteering positions to find one to suit you.  Volunteer South West lists volunteer positions on both Volunteering WA's Viktor database, and also through GoVolunteer an initiative of Volunteering Australia.  

Volunteer South West’s volunteer referral officer’s are available each weekday between 9.30am and 2pm for interviews- with no appointment necessary. Come in at your leisure!

Volunteering positions can be found in the following areas: Aged care, Family Support, Respite care, Mentoring, Conservation, IT, Youth Work, Community service, Health, Clerical, Customer service, Driving, Environment, Sport and recreation and more!   Click here to find a Volunteer Role.