DEFINITION OF VOLUNTEERING:

‘Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain.’

We know communities are run by volunteers……you already know how to give…what next? We can ask these questions to ourselves or our community.

• Why volunteer?
• What do you think are some of the benefits of  volunteering?
• How can volunteering help your career?
• What are some of the different types of volunteering? (micro, Macro, hands on, remote…..once per year, every week, once a week)
• What do you think some of the other benefits of volunteering (mental health)

Why Volunteer?

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Volunteering the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health

How can volunteering benefit your career?

Different types of Volunteering

Categories of Volunteering

Other benefits of volunteering

Why Volunteer? What does it mean in Australia? What and who do you need to know?

• Value of Volunteering to the Nation?
• Where could you volunteer?
• Who can help: Volunteering SANT Site/Volunteers (www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au/volunteers
• Rights and Responsibilities/Charter
• Police Clearances and DCSI Checks

Value of Volunteering in Australia $290 billion

The Value of Volunteering Support Services in Australia

Where to volunteer?

Who can help?

Volunteer Assist – Help finding Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities

South Australian Police Checks

National Police Checks

Screening Checks (Children, Vulnerable, Disability)

Volunteer Rights Checklist

Finding Volunteer Roles:

• https://www.volunteer.com.au/advice-and-tips/how-to-make-your-passion-your-job
• Facebook Volunteering

Volunteering – SA.GOV.AU

WeDo App

SEEK Volunteer

Indeed Volunteer

Ethical Jobs – Volunteering