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Engagement the Key to Social Media

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th November 2011 -  The importance of using social media for Not for Profit organisations has been again reinforced at the National Conference on Volunteering, and organisations have been told to look within their own networks to find the help they need.

Volunteers Must “Stir the Pot” – Kirby

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th November 2011 -  Volunteers must continue to stir the pot and agitate for change, former High Court judge, Michael Kirby has told the National Conference on Volunteering.

Turning Volunteer Work Into Your Career

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st November 2011 -  More than 5 million Australians volunteer but does it provide a pathway to paid employment? Follow our tips on converting your passion into a career.

New OH&S Laws For Volunteers to Be Delayed in Victoria

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th November 2011 -  Victorian volunteering organisations concerned about upcoming changes to the state’s occupational health and safety laws have been given some breathing space to make sure they are compliant, according to Volunteering Victoria CEO Dianne Embry.

Volunteers in Aid Conference Provides Support

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th November 2011 -  International Volunteer Day will be celebrated at the second annual Volunteers in Aid conference and expo to be held in Melbourne on Friday 2nd December 2011.

What’s in it for me? Understanding Young Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th November 2011 -  Volunteering in Australia is growing, especially among young people where volunteering rates have doubled over the last 15 years. But if Not for Profit organisations are to engage young volunteers, they must first understand their motivations and ex

The Economic Contribution of Volunteering in South Australia

Staff Reporter, Friday, 28th October 2011 -  A new report reveals that South Australia's volunteers are today worth more than $4.89 billion annually.

National Volunteering Survey Open

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 11th October 2011 -  Volunteering Australia has launched its annual survey of volunteering which aims to gauge the issues facing Australian volunteers, and what makes volunteering work well.

Pro Bono Legal Work Hits Target

Staff Reporter, Friday, 7th October 2011 -  Signing up to an aspirational target is increasing the number of hours of pro bono legal work performed by Australian lawyers, according to a report from the National Pro Bono Resource Centre.

Social Cohesion Survey Shows Drop in Voluntary Work

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 29th September 2011 -  The number of Australians giving their time as volunteers has fallen, according to a new survey on social cohesion.

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