Here at Volunteering Tasmania we resolved to make 2015 a big year of action!

At the Volunteering Tasmania Regional Roundtables last year, you told us what it is you need to either become a better volunteer, or manager of volunteers.

We have acted quickly on what we have learned, with several great projects already underway including our Red Tape Mythbusters sessions, and our Youth project, ‘Random Snaps of Kindness’.

We have also submitted our Budget Priority Statement to the Tasmanian Government, which outlines our strategic direction for the next two years.

Red Tape Mythbusters

24 Feb, Prospect Vale | 25 Feb, Somerset | 26 Feb, Hobart

Discounts for Volunteering Tasmania members available!

Book now!

Is red tape driving you crazy?

We have gathered together a team of experts to bust some myths, and help guide you through the red tape minefield. Attend one of our sessions held in the North, North West and South of the state, to get answers straight from the source.

Get accurate and current information about:

• Working with Children registrations
• Insurance
• Work Health and Safety requirements
• Discrimination

For a detailed description of planned content, and to register, see the event listing here.

 

Random Snaps of Kindness competition #vologram

To celebrate National Youth Week in April, Volunteering Tasmania, in partnership with the University of Tasmania, is showing all the different ways that young people give back.

Do you know a young Tasmanian volunteer? Send them this link for their chance to win some great prizes and see their photography displayed in an exhibition!

bit.ly/vologram

If you know someone who would benefit from sponsoring this youth event, please ask them to contact us for a sponsorship package.

Network Meetings

The details for the March sessions of our popular network meetings are as follows:

East Coast – 27 February - 1pm -2pm at the St Helens Neighbourhood House, 25 Circassian Street, St Helens. Contact Wayne on 6331 1567 or WayneB@volunteeringtas.org.au to RSVP or find out more.

North West – 23 March - 1:30-3:00pm at Mersey Community Care Association Inc, 167 Steele Street, Devonport. Contact Lana on 6432 4335 or LanaD@volunteeringtas.org.au to RSVP or find out more.

Our Network Meetings are free of charge and offer great value and learning opportunities.

 

Information sessions for the Definition of Volunteering Review

We will be holding information sessions about this national project in March. Please contact us to find out more.

 

New website launch

Based on your feedback, we have been working on a comprehensive review of our website. After months of hard work, we are nearing the end! Keep your eye on www.volunteeringtas.org.au – our anticipated launch date is scheduled for late March.

Follow us on:

Facebook

Twitter @VolunteerTas

LinkedIn 

We now have Instagram too, so head on over to www.instagram.com/volunteeringtas to check out some pics!

We have training planned in the coming months to upskill you in the art of engaging young people in volunteering, as well as sharing great marketing and communications tools for your volunteer program.

These topics are based on feedback and requests we have received from you, so we hope to see you there!

More information coming soon…

ABC Open invites every day Australians to create and share their stories with the ABC. People can create and share their videos, photos and written stories through a range of projects.

The deadline for stories about volunteering is Monday 23rd February.

Find out more or submit following the link above.

You may have noticed a few changes in how we communicate with you. Feedback is always welcome. Let us know what you think here.