Volunteering Geelong is an independent not-for-profit organisation that is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community, through the promotion and support of volunteering.
Volunteering Geelong was established in 1998 through the identification, by a number of individuals and members of the Geelong Volunteer Network (GVN), of the need for a "one stop shop" for volunteer recruitment and support.
Nominations are now open for the Rotary Club of Highton Kardinia's 2012 Volunteer of the Years Awards.
Nominees can be anyone who volunteers their time in the service of the Geelong community, community organisation, sports club or charity. Award categories are:
1. Volunteer of the Year 2. Young Volunteer of the Year 3. Healthcare Volunteer of the Year.
On 1 August 2011 new legislation came into effect that is designed to
improve the way we combat discrimination and sexual harassment in
Victoria.
For volunteers, the change means new protections against sexual
harassment. For organisations there are some practical implications for
the way volunteering is coordinated.
Volunteering Victoria is working to support volunteers and
organisations to understand and meet their responsibilities toward
volunteers under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Would your organisation benefit from pro bono financial support provided by a local registered CPA
May 15, 2012
Pro Bono Australia in partnership with CPA Australia are seeking Not for Profit organisations who would benefit from engaging a CPA Australia volunteer to provide pro bono financial support. Over 100,000 registered members of CPA Australia (including Accountants, Treasurers and Auditors) are being invited to volunteer with Not for Profit organisations in their local area.
Bowen Street Community Centre is a great example of a local organisation looking to engage a CPA Australia volunteer Auditor. Here's what Mary Liston, the manager from Bowen Street has to say “It’s good for them and good for us. Volunteering for our organisation is of mutual benefit. Also, it’s not an ongoing job, it’s short, sharp and sweet which is great for accountants too. As the position we are looking to fill is only a week long, securing a volunteer auditor means they can come in, tell us what we’ve done wrong and then we can fix it.”
Projects can be: • Short or long term • One off projects – for example reviewing financial policies and procedures or assisting with budget development • Ongoing – for example a book keeper, board or committee member, auditor, accountant or treasurer.
Volunteering Geelong receives financial support from the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
