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The Mercury 10 April 2010
The Advocate 6 April 2010
14 January 2009 :: Volunteering England
Volunteering England is to hold an Inquiry to examine the issues and potential solutions around the subject of volunteer rights. http://ow.ly/WdpI
8 January 2009 :: ABC Radio and Online
ABC is running a national competition to find someone who has gone way beyond the call of duty for the sake of cricket. They may be a player, a coach, an official or a volunteer. Further details on www.abc.net.au.
1 January 2010 :: Tasmanian Times
Adventure weeders protect Tasmania’s entire southwest wilderness coast from alien invaders
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23 December 2009 :: Sydney Morning Herald
Volunteers want more thanks
Many of the nation's volunteers say they are not thanked enough for their time and service. read more...
23 December 2009 :: Mercury Online
Volunteers bring Christmas dinner for 400 to Hobart's mall
www.themercury.com.au
18 December 2009 :: The Advocate
Challenge Applicants Sought
THE Rotary Club of Devonport North is seeking applications from people aged 21 to 30 to participate in a 10-week Youth Challenge Australia volunteer program. The program will take place in a remote indigenous community in Central Australia. For the first time in Tasmania. The Rotary club will sponsor the $2000 participation fee. This is a rare opportunity for the participants to learn from, and contribute to, life in a far different environment. The program will run from April 9 to June 20. Further details at www.youthchallenge.com.au
4 Decemeber 2009 :: Examiner
International Volunteers Day
Ceremony says thanks to helpers
A CEREMONY to thank some of Tasmania's many volunteers was held in Launceston last night. The ceremony, hosted by Liberal Senator Guy Barnett, was to acknowledge the importance of volunteers in Tasmania as a build up to International Volunteer Day. "Tasmania has a strong participation rate when it comes to volunteering, with over 175,000 volunteers and more than 4700 volunteer organisations operating in the state," Senator Barnett said. Hadspen Friends, a befriending service for older people in the community, is run with the help of volunteers. Coordinator Lee Turner said her group of volunteers were an enthusiastic bunch. "We wouldn't be able to run the day centre without them," Ms Turner said. Ms Turner said receiving a thank you was appreciated but not the reason she did the work. "We need to give pats on backs," she said. Janet Warrington has been volunteering for the outreach service for the past six months. "I love working with the older people and being able to give back to society," Mrs Warrington said."They gave to us, so we have to return something back to them. "Sonja D'Alessandro is a committee member of the Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill. The association is a first contact group for people who have been affected by mental illness in some way. "Our logo is you are not alone, it is a place were people can feel safe," Mrs D'Alessandro said. "Being a volunteer is so rewarding – I think if you can make the difference to one
person you have achieved something marvellous."
4 December 2009 :: HOfm Radio
International Volunteers Day
Tomorrow is international volunteer day and Guy Barnett, Liberal, held a party in Launceston and Peter Underwood, Gov hosts groups at Govt House, Hobart.
4 December 2009 :: Radio 7LA Launceston
International Volunteers Day
On the eve of International Volunteers Day,the news reader talks to Volunteering Tasmania's CEO, Adrienne Picone.
1 December 2009 :: Mercury
Volunteers beat grinch
Cheer back on agenda for Tassie's volunteers
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30 November 2009 :: Mercury Online
Tassie's Proud Achievers
TWO Tasmanians have been recognised for their selfless dedication in the Pride of Australia national awards. read more
29 November 2009 :: ABC 936 Hobart
Plight of Historic Boat
Interview with volunteer, Fiona Peat.
Efforts contine to find a home in Tasmania for historic wooden boat The Admiral. The boat was restored by a team of Tasmanian volunteers, and Fiona Peat says she has enjoyed working on the boat. Maritime historian Bern Cuthbertson says the boat should be preserved in a museum on Hobart's waterfront.
18 November 2009 :: Huon News (Franklin)
Volunteering Changes Lives
Volunteering changes lives and invigorates communities. Every day in many ways volunteers touch and change our lives in positive ways. Volunteering in Tasmania is in decline and yet communities are more in need of volunteers than ever before. Volunteering Tasmania is responding to this by creating a new service based at the Huon LINC in Huonville. Volunteer Connect offers local people a chance to create and access their own pathways to volunteering. Volunteer Connect enables organisations to proactively recruit more volunteers. It creates a greater awareness of all the opportunities in the local area. The first Volunteer Connect site was launched at the Huon LINC on Monday, 16 November. If you want more information about how you can become involved, contact Volunteering Tasmania on admin@volunteeringtas.org.au or 6231 5550.
6 November 2009 :: HO FM Radio
Celebrate Tasmania Day 2009
Interview with Adrienne Picone, CEO, Volunteering Tasmania.
This Sunday is the inaugural Celebrate Tasmania Day and David Bartlett, Tasmanian Premier, says it will be a chance for volunteer organisations to run community events. The Tasmanian Government has handed out small grants to fund the events and Adrienne Picone, CEO, Volunteering Tasmania, says there will be many events, including a sausage sizzle at Hobart's
Theatre Royal.
19 October 2009 :: The Advocate, Burnie
Celebrating Tassie Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS will be the focus of the inaugural Celebrate Tasmania Day on November 8. Premier David Bartlett made the announcement yesterday after taking part in the 25th Skilled Burnie Ten. He said more than 80 community organisations would host events to celebrate Tasmania's unique culture and identity. An advertising and promotion campaign started last night to help promote the festivities on November 8. "Celebrate Tasmania Day will be an annual day dedicated to volunteerism in our state," Mr Bartlett said. The government has combined with Volunteering Tasmania to support the campaign, which includes television, radio and press advertising together with merchandising and promotional material. A website will also provide information about local events and how to get involved in volunteering. Separate grants have also been provided to service clubs to run activities as well as funding for combined events. "The day is all about celebrating the Tasmanian way of life and promoting awareness and participation in volunteering," Mr Bartlett said.
27 August 2009 :: ABC 936 Hobart
Discussion about Tasmanian volunteers helping to rebuild fences at Traralgon in Vic after the bushfires.
12 August 2009 :: The Examiner
$1m Push to Encourage Volunteers
THE State Government has committed
$1.04 million over four years to
encourage Tasmanians to lend their
time and volunteer.
The money will be used by Volunteering
Tasmania to establish a network
of "volunteering access points"
across the state where people can
learn about ways to volunteer.
An advertising campaign to attract
younger people to volunteer will also
be created as part of the Supporting
Tasmanian Volunteers Program.
"We know Tasmanians are
generous and are keen to lend a hand
in time of need," Premier David
Bartlett said yesterday.
"We want to support those volunteers
and encourage more people to
participate, especially young people."
11 August 2009 :: ABC 936 Hobart
There has been an announcement today by the State Govt that they have committed $1 million to encourage Tasmanians to volunteer. Ryk Goddard interviews the recipient of this money, Adrienne Picone, CEO of Volunteering Tasmania.
12 August 2009 :: The Mercury
Australian Short Course Championships, Hobart
Article on the success of this event. Also reported that 35 volunteers were involved in the event.
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