Youth volunteering in the regions

A fantastic initiative, funded by the Local Government Association of SA Research & Development Scheme, to increase awareness of volunteering amongst youth was recently completed, by the Legatus Group. This project assisted with increasing awareness of volunteering among young South Australians as a pathway to job-ready skills, employment, and lifelong learning, wellbeing and development. It…

Youth and Community in Conservation Action (YACCA) Youth Group

By Willunga Environment Centre Inc. (Non government organisation) The Willunga Environment Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that aims “to encourage and support the community to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability in the Willunga Basin and surrounding areas.” Project implemented: 20 January 2014 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal To make a positive environmental difference…

WeDo Volunteering & Rewards App

By Volunteering SA&NT (Non government organisation) Volunteering SA&NT connects not-for-profits with business and corporates who are looking to volunteer in the community. Project implemented: 5 September 2016 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal To encouraging the next generation of volunteers, with rewards and benefits acting as incentives to encourage young people to volunteer. Delivering on…

Volunteerability

  By Orana (Non government organisation) Creating opportunities for people with disability to live and work within their local community, fulfill their dreams and become valued and productive community members. Project implemented: April 2020 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal Volunteerability will lead an inclusive community by supporting organisational practices and growing opportunities for all…

Student volunteering. Give. Grow. Evolve.

By Department for Education South Australia (Government organisation) The Department for Education provides a range of integrated education, training, health and child development services to benefit children, young people and families. The department works to improve children’s and young people’s education, safety and developmental outcomes from birth through their transition to adulthood. Project implemented: 30…

Business and Corporate Volunteering: Barenbrug staff jump at the chance to help out a local not-for-profit

By Volunteering SA&NT (Non government organisation) Volunteering SA&NT connects not-for-profits with business and corporates who are looking to volunteer in the community. Project implemented: September 2020 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal For Barenbrug to participate in team based volunteering, working together to provide valuable support for an activity within a not-for-profit organisation. Delivering on…

Business and Corporate Volunteering: Aurecon staff jump at the chance to help out a local not-for-profit

By Volunteering SA&NT (Non government organisation) Volunteering SA&NT connects not-for-profits with business and corporates who are looking to volunteer in the community. Project implemented: February 2020 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal For Aurecon to participate in team based volunteering, working together to provide valuable support for an activity within a not-for-profit organisation. Delivering on…

Draft Volunteering Strategy for SA 2021-2027

We have developed a draft Volunteering Strategy for South Australia 2021-2027. The draft has been guided by previous consultation with the volunteering sector, volunteers and members of the community. Have your say on the draft strategy developed to support and enhance volunteering in South Australia. Select the link and let us know your thoughts –…