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Volunteering
Volunteering is an activity which takes lots of different forms: formal or informal, individual or in groups, inside or outdoors, locally or overseas. Volunteering is an activity which can suit every lifestyle, ability, interest and skill, while also having lots of fun in the process!
The activity of volunteering, or helping a community group of your own free will, can be described by a variety of terms: community service, activism, good samaritan, pro bono work, civic engagement - the list goes on.
Whatever term is used, all volunteering is undertaken:
- to benefit the community and the volunteer
- of the volunteer's own free will
- for no financial payment
- in designated volunteer positions only
Become a Volunteer
You may like to contact one of the organisations listed below to investigate possible volunteering opportunities:
- Volunteering WA
- Volunteer South West Inc
- Silver Chain
- Disability Services Commission
- Arts Margaret River
BESS Home and Community Care phone 08 9754 4716
Or explore the Community Group Registry to seek out more groups who may have volunteering opportunities to suit your skills and passions.
Training Opportunities
Organisations that regularly provide training opportunities for volunteers and or community groups include:
Recognising our Volunteers
Each year, events are held in Margaret River and Augusta to recognise the hard work and excellent outcomes achieved by volunteers.
In 2009, the Augusta Community Development Association will be hosting an evening function on Friday, 4 December. In Margaret River, Shire Councillors and staff will be hosting a barbeque breakfast on Friday, 11 December.
To access an invitation flyer click here.
Links
- State Government - Department for Communities
- Federal Government - Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs
For more information contact:
Renae Davies, Community Development Officer
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Telephone
- 9780 5269
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512