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…
Each year, the City of Tea Tree Gully and Youth Leadership Group hosts a Youth Leadership Conference. In 2021, they were thrilled to be working with the Volunteering Strategy for SA to deliver the 2021 Young Changemakers Conference held at Golden Grove Arts and Recreation Centre on Thursday 21 October 2021. The conference was an opportunity…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On 17 May 2021, the State Government and its partners Volunteering SA&NT, Business SA, and the Local Government Association of SA proudly kicked off National Volunteer Week with the launch of the new Volunteering Strategy for South Australia 2021-27 in front of a 700-strong crowd at the opening event in Victoria Square. The strategy brings…
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…
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…
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 –…