18.05.12
May e-newsletter
In this edition we look at a snapshot of events that have occurred this week during National Volunteer Week 2012, we give you the scoop on how you can be involved with the State of Volunteering Tasmania 2012 Research Project, and we take a look at a few grants that might be applicable to your organisation if you are working with arts and culture, environment and conservation or children and families.
read more16.05.12
National Volunteer Week 2012 certificate template ready for download!
Every year we provide a document for organisations who would like a template for certificates to present to their volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Download this Microsoft Word document and insert the names and achievements of your volunteers straight in to the certificate.
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14.05.12
What does Tasmania’s future mean for you?
Today, the start of National Volunteer Week, VT is launching the State of Volunteering Project 2012. We want you to get involved! We are launching Tasmania’s first ever preview of what our future volunteering population might look like to 2050, by leading demographer, Professor Natalie Jackson and VT wants to know what you think.
read more09.05.12
Come volunteer for us!
Volunteering Tasmania (VT) has exciting opportunities for volunteers to join our “Volunteering: a pathway program” project in our Social Enterprise unit in Hobart. VT is committed to providing a professional and supportive environment for all of our volunteers.
read more09.05.12
Community Achievement Awards for Tasmania – nominations now open!
Do you have an outstanding Volunteer Manager? The Community Achievement Awards for Tasmania are coming up! Nominations for the Volunteering Tasmania Volunteer Management Award are free to enter and open now.
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09.05.12
Volunteering expos in Launceston and Hobart next week!
This National Volunteer Week we are holding expos on volunteering in conjunction with the University of Tasmania. Come along and explore the diverse volunteering opportunities available to you within the State.
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02.05.12
We’re putting a spotlight on the Huon Valley
Volunteering Tasmania is currently actively promoting volunteering in the Huon Valley with a project to recognise those volunteers who have made a notable contribution to their community. As we all realise, volunteering is essential to the continued operation of so many organisations, in addition to providing such benefits to all concerned.
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25.04.12
Only a few days left to RSVP for the VT National Volunteer Week Launch breakfast!
National Volunteer Week is coming up, and to celebrate Volunteering Tasmania is holding a morning event in Burnie on Monday 14 May. We’d love any volunteers or members of volunteer-involving organisations to join us for this special launch breakfast – full details in this article.
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25.04.12
National Volunteer Week newspaper ad booking deadline next week
As in previous years, the three main Tasmanian newspapers are offering promotional deals for organisations wishing to place ‘thank you’ ads during National Volunteer Week (May 14-20). Organisations need to make their bookings in the next fortnight – full list of dates and advertising schedules included in this article.
read more25.04.12
Standard Mental Health First Aid Course coming up in Burnie
This 12 hour education course is being offered by Lambert Training in Events in Burnie in May. Facilitated by instructors trained by the Mental Health First Aid Training and Research Program, the course aims to teach members of the public how to provide initial support to a person experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental illness.
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