Volunteer Management Program
Volunteer Information Sessions
Wimmera Regional Volunteer Co-ordinator's Network
Business / Corporate Volunteering
The Wimmera Volunteers Volunteer Management Program (VMP) promotes volunteering and volunteerism. It serves the Victorian shires of Hindmarsh, Horsham Rural City, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack.
The VMP is funded by the Australian Government.
Its objective is to provide assistance, information and training to individuals and managers of volunteers on matters relating to volunteering.
Volunteer Management Program Brochure
Volunteering Voice Newsletter
A bi-monthly newsletter is available for volunteer involving groups and managers of volunteers. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please contact us. Alternatively, you can read previous newsletters via this site.
September 2010 Volunteering Voice Newsletter
November 2010 Volunteering Voice Newsletter
January 2011 Volunteering Voice Newsletter
March 2011 Volunteering Voice Newsletter
May 2011 volunteering Voice Newsletter
July 2011 Volunteering Voice Newsletter
Volunteer Information Sessions
These general information sessions are held each month at the Wimmera Volunteers office in Horsham. They are held on the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 10:00am and take approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to register for this informative and practical session. There is no charge for attendance.
Volunteer information session brochure
Volunteer RecruitmentIndividuals: For individuals seeking information on volunteering opportunities across the region please contact us. Further information is available on the Volunteer Information Sessions page (see above) and the Volunteer Vacancies page. Groups: Wimmera Volunteers assists groups and organisations in the recruitment of volunteers. If your group is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies, you are invited to send volunteer position descriptions to Wimmera Volunteers. Contact Us and/or follow this link to the Volunteer Vacancy Request online form or download the Committee Recruitment Pack: The following brochures and accompanying information sheets are useful in informing prospective committee volunteers about their roles and responsibilities.
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Volunteer Vacancy Request formToolkit
The Volunteering Toolkit is a series of information sheets centred on a specific theme relating to volunteerism, community groups and volunteers. The Toolkit aims to support best practise in the management and coordination of volunteers. The Toolkit is not exhaustive but it is regularly updated and new topics are added throughout the year.
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National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. The week is observed annually in May. NVW is an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our community and thank them for their continuing contribution. Information about regional events and projects will be posted to the Wimmera Volunteers website leading up to and including National Volunteer Week. For further information about National Volunteer Week visit the Volunteering Australia website |
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International Volunteer Day
IVD was established by the United Nations General Assembly and commenced in 1985. IVD is celebrated around the world on December 5th as a day to recognise the contribution of volunteers in their communities.
Information about regional events and projects will be posted to the Wimmera Volunteers website leading up to and including International Volunteer Day.
For more information on International Volunteer Day - Volunteering Australia website and United Nations
Wimmera Regional Volunteer Co-ordinator’s Network
The Network offers professional peer support to co-ordinators of volunteers assisting them to achieve best practise standards for volunteer management within their organisations. It meets approximately four times per year.
Enquiries from interested co-ordinators and managers of volunteers are invited. For more information, please contact us
Business/Corporate VolunteeringWimmera Volunteers assists business owners and managers develop effective volunteering strategies which benefit both the business and the community. Small or large, business contribution can have a positive impact in the community. We also proactively, acknowledge the existing contributions made by business to the community. The “Spotlight on Business” project is a joint initiative between Wimmera Volunteers and the Wimmera Mail Times aiming to identify and highlight the contributions made by a business to the community. Members of the public, businesses and community organisations are invited to nominate any business which deserves recognition for its community contributions.
Spotlight on Business Nomination Form online For more information about Business / Corporate Volunteering please Contact Us |
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