Our Village

Wondering what it's like to bring your team to volunteer at the Our Village warehouse? Check out the awesome team from Bentleigh Group who recently joined us in Clayton. Thank you Bentleigh Group and all the amazing companies who have already been in to support us this year. With your help we're turning pre-loved into re-loved so every child thrives. 💚 Could your team be next? Send us a DM and we'll send you all the details.

Meet Hugo from L'Oréal. Along with the rest of his team, Hugo spent the day safety checking and prepping car seats, high chairs, and more. Because of him, a child will have a safe mode of transport this week. THAT is the difference you make when you join us for corporate volunteering. WE NEED YOU! Corporate volunteer groups are the backbone of Our Village. Without your help, we don't have the manpower to process donations and get them out to families in urgent need. Now is the time to sign up! Join us for a day of fun and fulfilment: https://lnkd.in/gMR2_g7k

As leaders, it's not just about working hard—it's about aligning your strategy with a powerful vision and mission. Ask yourself: What are we trying to achieve? What part are we playing in creating a better world? 💡✨ Some key takeaways if you listen to the podcast with Ruth Holdaway MBE from Our Village may be: 1. Begin with why. Align every decision, initiative, and resource toward a clear purpose. Your vision and mission should anchor all strategic moves. 2. Define a long-term, aspirational goal. A vision statement should answer: What do we want to change in the world? Inspire your team to see the big picture. 3. Break down your vision into actionable steps. What is your team’s specific role in making the vision a reality? Ensure your mission motivates daily action toward meaningful outcomes. 4. Foster a culture where everyone understands how their individual roles contribute to the broader mission. Purpose should be woven into how you communicate, measure success, and celebrate wins. True leadership in a for-purpose organisation means measuring impact, not just profit. The question should always be: What meaningful change have we created today? Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts - https://lnkd.in/g5vWAPuS #PurposeDrivenLeadership #leadrlab #purpose #LeadershipInAction

Why should you choose Our Village for corporate volunteering? Don't take our word for it, here's what past corporate groups have said about the benefits of spending the day in the Our Village warehouse. Make a massive difference—get your workplace involved today: https://lnkd.in/gG4bJwSV

We are so pleased to have been able to support more kids to take part in the fun of #BookWeek by working with our partner Launch Housing on this great initiative. It takes a village to raise a child and Our Village exists to help alleviate some of the pressures on parents and create the opportunity for every child to thrive. Happy Book Week! 📚

Two weeks ago Launch Housing reached out to us with a special request. They wanted our help to ensure kids from families escaping family violence could take part in book week. Next week, kids across Australia will be dressing up as their favourite book characters and toting their favourite books around school. While this initiative is wonderful and celebrates the joy of reading, there are many families who struggle to take part. When your focus is on making sure there's a roof over your head and food on your child's plate, costumes for book week aren't a priority. But every child deserves to thrive. So, Launch Housing will be setting up a Costume Shop stall at one of their long-term community housing complexes, Viv's Place. They asked if we could supply them with costumes and books, and oh boy - did our Book Nook team DELIVER! Our fantastic volunteers pulled together a variety of donated items from the warehouse, and raided op shops (as far as Anglesea!) for costumes. They had great fun pairing their finds with books from the book nook, from Bluey and Minions and Where's Wally to Snow White and Frozen and Wonder Woman! There are 89 children in the building complex, and the request stated "any amount of costumes would be appreciated". Yesterday, we delivered over 100 packs. Thank you to everyone (especially our amazing Book Nook volunteers) who made this happen, and to Launch Housing for this great initiative. Every child should get to enjoy Book Week. Stay tuned next week as we share some of the epic costumes! #ourvillage #bookweek #bookweek2024 #bookweekcostume #community #volunteering #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteers

It's International Youth Day! Today, we celebrate the young people in our community and recognise the importance of nurturing their growth and development. Here's your impact over the last year: 💚 together we've helped over 20,000 children have the best start in life 💚 we've given out 1,499 prams, 114 cots, 13,169 clothing bundles, 1,417 car seats, 3,736 toy packs, 5,330 book and craft packs and so much more By providing the basics, we create opportunity for every child to feel secure, safe, and to thrive. Thanks to your help, we're working to better the lives of all children in need across Victoria. #ourvillage #ittakesavillage #stkildamums #geelongmums #melbournemums #geelongmums #melbournecharity #geelongcharity #internationalyouthday #internationalyouthday2024

Ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with your team at one of our warehouses? The amazing team from Gembridge who helped out at our Melbourne warehouse this week have summed it up brilliantly. Check it out! And if you’d like the same experience - comment or send us a message and we’ll be in touch 💚 Thank you Michelle Varcoe Jenni D’Orival Dawn Patrick Lauren Taylor Jenny Nicholls Troy Varcoe ⭐ Malu Fabello

Thanks for the 10/10 recommendation and your support this week Rising Tide Financial 💚 Looking for your next team day? We’d love to have you join us to help out in our warehouses in Melbourne (Clayton) or Geelong. With your help, we can continue turning pre-loved into re-loved so every child thrives.

Thanks for your incredible hard work today Team Salesforce - always a joy to have you in the warehouse! Your volunteering efforts building, fixing and cleaning prams, cleaning car seats and putting together beautiful bundles of clothes will make a huge impact for vulnerable babies and children in our community. And thanks for bringing Intrepid Travel along for the fun too 💚