Volunteering Tasmania

Welcome to the Volunteering Tasmania website.

Employment Opportunities with Volunteering Tasmania

Volunteering Tasmania is the State’s Peak Body for volunteering. We are committed to working towards a Tasmania where everyone freely chooses to contribute voluntary time and where volunteering is valued as an integral and vital component of strong communities. To support the ongoing development of this dynamic and visionary organisation 2 new positions have been created.

Volunteer Access Point Project Officer – (1fte) CSA 6
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person with a demonstrated understanding of community development principles and proven project management experience to implement place-based volunteer access points State-wide.
Completed applications are to be mailed to: State Manager, Volunteering Tasmania, 57D Brisbane St, Hobart 7000 or emailed to: State Manager

Communications Officer – (.6fte) CSA 6
A unique opportunity exists to provide practical and skilful communications support to our organisation in achieving effective and innovative communications with our stakeholders. A recognised qualification in public relations, communications or demonstrated work history is essential.
Completed applications are to be mailed to: CEO, Volunteering Tasmania, 57D Brisbane St, Hobart 7000, or emailed to: CEO

Position Descriptions and Selection Criteria
Volunteer Access Point Project Officer Position Description
Volunteer Access Point Project Officer Selection Criteria
Communications Officer Position Description
Communications Officer Selection Criteria

Applications close on Friday 10th July 2009.

The Community Achievement Awards have been launched! The state-wide search has now begun for our outstanding, inspirational and high achieving individuals, volunteers, businesses, disabled achievers, Primary Industries, environmental and community groups who are involved in serving their community and making our State a better place to live.

“The Community Achievement Awards are about passion. They are about the passion of people whose commitment to making Tasmania a better place is an inspiration to all of us. From the sports field to the community sector to caring for our environment, Tasmanians are making a contribution to every facet of the life of this State every day of the year. The Community Achievement Awards give us a chance to recognise the achievements of some of the people who do so much to make Tasmania such an amazing place to live” said Hon David Bartlett MP, Premier of Tasmania and Patron of the Awards.
For more information go to http://www.awardsaustralia.com/CAA_tas.html.

National Volunteer Week Celebrations

Times have been tough for many Tasmanians over the past 12 months, but there has been a diverse and cheerful group of people spread throughout the State who have, and continue to, give of their time, skills and experience to benefit communities. Who are they? They are the 131,000 volunteers giving 18 million hours and during National Volunteer Week (11-17 May) celebrations were held across Tasmania to highlight the important role they have and to say thank you. Please click here for details of local events held.

Volunteering Tasmania recognises the essential role volunteers play and we are committed to increasing the awareness and value of volunteering amongst the general public as well as increasing political awareness of the importance of volunteering in terms of social need and economic value.

Be part of Phase 1 of the review of Volunteering Australia's National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not for Profit Organisations

Have you had experience with the National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not for Profit Organisations? If yes, then Volunteering Australia would like to hear from you. The National Standards are undergoing a review and Volunteering Australia is inviting feedback through an online survey. Your feedback is vital to this very important review and we encourage you to take part.
Click here to find out more and participate in the survey.

VT Response to Social Inclusion Strategy Paper

Volunteering Tasmania recently responded to the Consultation Paper prepared by DPAC’s Social Inclusion Unit, arguing that volunteering has a central role to play in any comprehensive approach to social inclusion in Tasmania. Our response made two key arguments: that volunteering is a key mechanism for preventing and remediating social exclusion; and that we must also be aware of the ways that Tasmanians are excluded from volunteering, and attend to those barriers. Click here to read our response.