Volunteering and Government
State and Local Government can play a meaningful role in helping strengthen our community by encouraging individuals to share their time, talents and compassion with those in need.
The following are just some of the ways in which Government can encourage local volunteering:
- provide links to organisations involving volunteers and assist individuals to identify volunteering opportunities
- offer opportunities for volunteering within government agencies
- support employees of government agencies to participate in volunteering
- encourage and engage volunteers in support of local initiatives
- recognise individual for their commitment to community service
- engage with organisations involving volunteers
- partner with community institutions (including businesses, schools, churches and not-for-profit organisations) to help identify areas within the community and establish volunteer programs to bring about positive change
- clarify policies regarding volunteer service among government employees and help employees understand policies and programs relating to volunteer service within government agencies, such as opportunities for paid leave or flexible scheduling options, or agency sponsored service events or activities
- participate in local and national events such as National Volunteer Week and the International Day of the Volunteer
Contact Volunteering Tasmania (Freecall 1800 677 895) to discuss ways in which your council or government agencies can be active in supporting volunteering.
