Volunteering SA&NT

The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a guide for volunteer managers on best practices. Newly developed resources make this easier than ever - use the gap analysis to find any areas you could improve in, the evidence guide to find out where you're at so far, and the implementation guide to see how you can put the standards into practice! Find out more on Volunteering Australia's website ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02R9VKM0

We had a fabulous time celebrating the NT Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 with a ceremony in Darwin last night. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners from the Top End. 👏 Winners for the Top End 2024: • Paul Pokorny - Chief Minister’s Volunteer of the Year • Hajrah Kamran- Chief Minister’s Youth Volunteer of the Year • Nhulunbuy NTES Unit - Chief Minister’s Community Volunteer Organisation/ Team of the Year • Jo Killmister - Excellence in Volunteer Management • Valma Eaton- INPEX Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year • Fletcher Austin - NTSESVA Youth Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year Your achievements and impact in our community are simply remarkable. #NTvolunteer #NTVA24 #volunteerawards #VolunteeringNT

Ready to drive change in your organization? 🙌 Join Carrie Wallis from Enlighten U Solutions, for a free, interactive workshop to tackle resistance and engage your team effectively! Discover powerful strategies to communicate change and boost inclusivity. Don’t miss out — sign up today! This session will take place on Tuesday 22 October from 10am - 12pm. https://hubs.li/Q02QddqZ0

⭐Central Australia winner highlights⭐ 🏆 Mona Ulak - Chief Minister’s Volunteer of the Year In the past 15 years, Mona has volunteered in various roles in Alice Springs, including Chairperson of Multicultural Community Services Central Australia since 2021, shaping migrant settlement policy. She was a Multicultural Community Representative on the Ministerial Advisory Council for Multicultural Affairs (2019-2022) and has chaired BDOIH for 3 years, growing it into a major cultural event with over 2,000 attendees annually. Since 2015, she has been the founder and Chairperson of Nepalese Community Alice Springs NCAS, organizing cultural events for its 1,000 members. Her contributions significantly impact Central Australia's multicultural landscape. 🏆 Women’s Museum of Australia - Chief Minister’s Community Volunteer Organisation/ Team of the Year The Volunteer team at WMoA have shown long-term dedication to serving the community. They play a crucial role in preserving and showcasing the place of women in Australia's history. This has led to a tangible increase in the documentation and recognition of women's achievements, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of women's roles in society. They help with different initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting both the WMoA and Old Gaol and have been instrumental in gaining the Museum in 2019 the title of National Museum of Significance by the National Library of Australia. Stay tuned for more exciting highlights of the incredible Central Australia Award winners. #NTvolunteer #NTVA24 #volunteerawards #centralaustralia #VolunteeringNT @liafinocchiaro

Last night we celebrated the NT Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 with a ceremony in Alice Springs. A heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees and winners from Central Australia. You are all truly remarkable, and we appreciate your invaluable contributions to our community. 👏 Winners for Central Australia 2024: • Jamuna Ulak - Chief Minister’s Volunteer of the Year • Maggie Johnson - Chief Minister’s Youth Volunteer of the Year • Women’s Museum of Australia - Chief Minister’s Community Volunteer Organisation/ Team of the Year • Bridget Shelton - Excellence in Volunteer Management • John Wright - INPEX Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year • Leah Driver - NTSESVA Youth Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year We're thrilled to honor more incredible volunteers at this Thursday night's Top End ceremony. Stay tuned for the exciting reveal of our Top End winners! ✨ #NTvolunteer #NTVA24 #volunteerawards #centralaustralia #VolunteeringNT

Each dollar we invest in volunteer work creates waves of positive change across our community. The more we support and resource our volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations, the more benefits we will see. Learn more about the value of volunteering in South Australia in the SA State of Volunteering Report: https://hubs.li/Q02KwVxK0

Volunteering SA&NT encourages grassroots volunteer involving organisations to apply for a grant for one-off, time limited projects that build volunteer management capability within organisations to uplift volunteer capability, including volunteer knowledge, skills and volunteer numbers, allowing the organisation to better support vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Community organisations interested in participating can complete a short online form to express their interest. Following a review process, eligible organisations will be contacted and invited to submit an application through Volunteering SA&NT. ⌛ Expressions of interest close tomorrow Friday 4 October at 4pm ACST ⌛ https://hubs.li/Q02QmMV50

Only 4 days left to submit your expressions of interest in the Strong and Resilient Communities Activity Grant! Funding pools of $300,000 in South Australia and $200,000 in the Northern Territory for community volunteer involving organisations are available through the Department of Social Services Community Support grants. The objective of this grant program is to build volunteer management capability within organisations to uplift volunteer capability, including volunteer knowledge, skills and volunteer numbers, and to support alignment with the National Strategy for Volunteering. Read the eligibility requirements and express your interest by 4pm on Friday 4 October 2024. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02Qd8cK0

Discover how to better support individuals with disabilities in your volunteer program! Volunteers and volunteer managers are invited to two upcoming Disability Awareness Sessions hosted by Volunteerability in: Modbury on Thursday 24 October ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02QRRvH0 Noarlunga on Friday 15 November ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02QR-JS0 The Volunteerability program wants everyone to be able to access the benefits of volunteering. Join them to find out how you can play your part!

A diverse volunteer team is a great strength. Everyone benefits from new perspectives and lived experiences, creating better support for your community. When volunteering reflects your community, you can build trust and better advocate for underrepresented groups. Grassroots volunteer involving organisations are invited to express interest in participating in the 2024-25 Strong and Resilient Communities Activity - Community Support grants program. Small grants of $10,000 - $20,000 are available for one-off, time limited projects for volunteer involving organisations that support vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Expressions of interest close at 4pm ACST on Friday 4 October 2024. 👉 Read the Grant Guidelines for eligibility: https://hubs.li/Q02Qd7XS0