You may have noticed a few changes in how we communicate with you. This e-newsletter is now focussed mostly on events, with a few up-to-date articles and opinion pieces thrown in for interest. 

Over the coming months we hope to continue to refine our communications so that the information you receive is relevant to you.

Feedback is always welcome. Let us know what you think here.

IAVE World Conference

15 - 20 September 2014

More than 1,000 delegates will converge on the Gold Coast in 2014 for the 23rd International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) World Volunteer Conference and Youth Forum next week!

Find out more here or follow our updates on Facebook or Twitter #IAVE2014

The Volunteering Tasmania Roundtable

24 September - 8 October 2014

How can we work together to promote effective volunteering and stronger communities?

Have your say! Join us for a conversation in your town to explore all things volunteering.

Find out more here.

Surveys

Next week

Early next week you will receive a Stakeholder Feedback survey in your inbox. This is your chance to tell us what you think about our products and services, and to let us know what we can do to help you in your role. Please take the time to complete this so we can continue to improve.

Late September 2014

We will be sending you an invitation to participate in some research around the National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not for Profit Organisations. This will be your organisation's opportunity to give feedback and commentary which will feed into the national review.

The Volunteering Tasmania Roundtable continues…

24 September - 8 October 2014

Join us for a conversation in your town to explore all things volunteering. Find out more here.

How to turn your organisation into a volunteer magnet

17 November 2014

• Redefine your role as a leader of volunteers.
• Explore the importance of having a clear vision and direction
• Break down barriers and create a dynamic volunteering culture
• Learn how to create effective roles for your team members
• Examine the power of having difficult conversations and embracing awkward situations 

Find out more and register here. 

We predict a sell out for this one, so hop to it!

TasCOSS State Conference 2014

13 - 14 November 2014

At this event, Volunteering Tasmania will be leading a lively panel discussion about the National Review of the Definition of Volunteering in Australia.

For more about this event, or to register, see the event listing here.

Our CEO, Adrienne, writes about changes to the ABS research into Volunteering on her blog here.

This month, Adrienne discussed this issue with Andrew Wilkie, Independent MP for Denison.

As a result, Andrew has sent a letter to Stephen Ciobo, MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, urging him to take action to protect the volunteering sector from the possible negative ramifications of this decision. We thank Andrew for his support.

Rob Jackson workshop

4 September 2014

Rob covered a lot of ground in this full day workshop. Participants learned all about the changing landscape and how to deal with it in their own organisations.

Rob shared this great video about Social Media, which is both interesting and useful.

Participants said things like:
“This made me reflect on critical issues”
“A new perpective – a refreshing out-of-the-box approach”
“Though provoking content – feeling up to speed as a result!”

Don't miss out on future events like this!

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