Last month I was pleased to host the volunteering peak body CEOs with discussions focussed on supporting organisations in equity, diversity and inclusion in volunteering.
As part of the National Strategy for Volunteering, Australia-wide Visioning Workshops are being held with stakeholders to share their thoughts and ideas on the future of volunteering. After successful workshops in Adelaide, we are now in the process of planning for the Northern Territory, so please stay tuned.
I am looking forward to being part of the exciting announcements in the NT Volunteer of the Year Awards. I'll be in Alice Springs on 18 October, and Darwin on 20 October 2022 for the presentations.
We had an excellent response to our Annual Survey, and your feedback will assist in planning a better volunteering future. Congratulations to Anna, from member organisation, Katherine & District Show Society and Debra from Salvation Army SA, the two lucky winners in the survey competition.
Our Corporate Volunteering program is stepping up and I encourage all member organisations to register for the upcoming free workshop on How to be Corporate Volunteer Ready.
Invitations to our AGM and Networking Event on 27 October 2022 are now out, and for those not in Adelaide, it will be live streamed. We are excited for our first ‘Inclusive Volunteering Panel’, with people with lived experience.
As always, please keep up the good volunteering work!
Hamilton Calder
Chief Executive Officer
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VOLUNTEERING AND WELLBEING
Volunteering promotes community wellbeing through building social capital and connection. In the lead up to the October Federal Budget, Volunteering Australia, along with other state and territory peak bodies, are advocating for the inclusion of volunteering in the wellbeing indicators. A thriving volunteering ecosystem means a better future for communities across Australia.
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ANNUAL SURVEY
The 2022 results from the Volunteering SA&NT Annual Survey have been collated. A high satisfaction rate was achieved in services and programs with 100% in volunteer management support. New advocacy issues have included addressing the increase in costs in maintaining volunteer programs and creating a campaign recognising the value of volunteering to the economy.
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CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING
Corporate Volunteering matches staff from corporates and businesses to organisations. Groups and individual volunteers can undertake a wide range of volunteering experiences, and member organisations can meet new people, who could become regular volunteers. Think outside the square and register for the Be Corporate Volunteer Ready Checklist workshop.
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MERCHANDISE
Say thank you to volunteers with high quality gifts. Volunteering SA&NT have a great range including branded lanyards, V badges and anniversary V-badges (5 - 25 years) which recognise volunteers for their dedicated years of service. There are also publications available for volunteer managers on volunteer management and National Standards.
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The National Volunteering Conference and National Strategy for Volunteering Launch will be held from 13-14 February 2023 in Canberra. The Conference will provide a platform for NFP and corporate leaders, government representatives, academics and researchers, volunteer management professionals and volunteers to come together to address emerging issues.
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CYBER SECURITY
A new report presented by PwC, and reported by Pro Bono Australia, has found that more than 60 per cent of not-for-profit sector leaders are not treating cybersecurity with the urgency that is required. Quick fixes like implementing multi-factor authentication, updating policies and procedures and providing staff training could all help strengthen cybersecurity.
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About Volunteering NT
Volunteering NT is a division of Volunteering SA&NT which is a not-for-profit organisation and the peak body for volunteering, leading the sector in the Northern Territory. We connect people and organisations to create positive volunteering experiences and work with volunteers, volunteer involving organisations, businesses and communities to lead, advance, grow, promote and celebrate volunteering.
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Darwin
220/12 Salonika Street
Parap NT 0820
Email T 08 8989 4500
Alice Springs
93 Todd Street
Alice Springs NT 0870
Email T 08 8950 0530
Adelaide Head Office
L1/300 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Email T 08 8221 7177
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