Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre in Busselton, Western Australia | Social service

Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre

Locality: Busselton, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9754 2047

Address: 21 Cammilleri Street 6280 Busselton, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bdvolunteers.org.au/contact-us.html

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25.01.2022 National Volunteer Week - Online Salute. As National Volunteer Week begins we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to the people in this wonderful community for their neighbourly approach, support and assistance in helping people in need during these challenging times. We wish you all the best and hope you all stay safe in the coming months. To show your appreciation of the huge efforts volunteers make please join the on-line salute and send a Wave to Volunteers see information... and links below. Have a great National Volunteer Week https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org///waveforvolunteers/

24.01.2022 Volunteer Role of the Week Dog Coordinator for SAFE Busselton More info here: https://www.bdvolunteers.org.au/for-volunte//results.html

23.01.2022 The volunteer awards are postponed until Dec due to Covid-19. Please keep your applications and we will let you know when we reopen applications. In the meantime take care and stay safe. The volunteer of the year awards are now open for nominations. This year due to covid-19 we won't be holding a presentation event, however winners and highly commended will be announced on social media, web sites and local press etc. Nominate a volunteer in one of 5 categories now. Nomination forms and info available at www.bdvolunteers.org.au. All this can be achieved with no social contact! Stay safe and healthy.

23.01.2022 Hospice Volunteer Information Sessions this week. If you are interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer please attend one of the sessions listed below. Training will be offered in March for volunteers who proceed.

23.01.2022 Volunteer South west are hosting a Volunteer Expo in conjunction with Headspace. This is happening as part of the activities around Bunbury for Mental Health Week. Our Expo will be held in Lotteries House this FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER between 10am 1pm. Come along during these times, to have a chat with some of our amazing Organisations that rely on Volunteers to continue to be operational, find out how you can help or be involved.... At Volunteer South West we recognise the importance of volunteering to mental health and wellbeing. Volunteering can give you a sense of achievement and purpose, help you feel part of a community, improve your self-esteem and confidence, help combat stress, loneliness and depression. Volunteering is a great way to create social bonds and build strong healthy relationships that help you feel more connected and valued by the community. Grab a free goodie bag with some great information on Mental Health, support available and much more. There will also be free morning tea/ lunch and Leschenault Community Nursery will also have some pot plants to give away. Drop down in your lunch break!! We hope you can join us for this great event. Please share this information with your clients, family and friends

22.01.2022 https://chatterpack.net//list-of-online-resources-for-anyo

22.01.2022 This lunch time event aims to raise awareness, motivate positive actions, and support organisational collaboration in opposing violence against women.

22.01.2022 For organisations involved in the NDIS here is a workshop for you https://www.bdvolunteers.org.au//creating-best-opportuniti

21.01.2022 Hi all, Love Dogs? Love to Walk? - Then POOPS may be for you! - check this out! We have four dogs in Busselton that are desperate to be walked and we are very short of volunteers. Can you help or do you know someone who could? The following beautiful pooches are in desperate need of walks: Sammy, a 7 year old rescue Staffy Bull Terrier Cross whose 84 year owner can't walk him. He is super easy to handle and is just gorgeous.... Sophie, a 5 year old Poodle Cross/Shih Tzu who now waits on her bed in the hope of seeing a volunteer walker approaching. Her owner is a 75 year old with macular degeneration. Sophie is a breeze and delight to walk. Sheeba, a 9 year old Bull Mastiff who is really easy to walk. She's very overweight as her 80 year old owner has had a stroke and she hasn't been walked in a long long time. She only needs a 30 minute walk around the block. Be warned! She will stop and roll on her back for an obligatory tummy rub *heart melt* Mahlee, a 5 year old rescue Greyhound. If you wanted a perfect dog, Mahlee would tick all the boxes, he walks well, doesn't pull, loves meeting other dogs....we could go on and on. If you can help, please email [email protected]. We and these doggies would LOVE to hear from you. See more

20.01.2022 New Volunteer Role - Mon to Fri 2 hours a day Feel like you need to get out of the house? Want to make a difference in the lives of elderly people during this challenging time? Have Outlook Calendar, email & Phone skills? Want to put your skills to good use?... Do you have free time Monday to Friday mornings? If you answered yes to all the above - read on at link below https://bdvolunteers.org.au/for-volunt/search/results.html See more

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19.01.2022 Call for Volunteers in Augusta

19.01.2022 Its National Volunteer Week!!! Thanks to all the hard working, selfless volunteers that make this region a great place to work and live. To celebrate we are holding our annual Volunteer of the Year recognition awards for Busselton and Dunsborough. The awards are in their fourth year and they aim to acknowledge the enormous value volunteers add to our community by recognising the exceptional and outstanding contribution of time, work skills, life experience, continued support ...and commitment a particular individual have made. The awards coincide with National Volunteer Week held between the 20 and 26 May 2019 with the theme Making a World of Difference. The awards consist of five categories; The Lions Club of Busselton Volunteer with less than 3 years service award, the Harvey Norman Open Award, the Geographe Camping and Tackle World Seniors Award, the Apex Youth Award and the Rotary Tourism & Events Award with prizes totalling $300 in each category on offer. Additionally, MLA Libby Mettam will sponsor a Highly Recommended award in each of the five award categories. The Awards will be presented at the Volunteer Awards Celebration to be held tonight at the Civic Reception Room, City of Busselton. Nominations have been assessed by the Volunteer of the Year Awards Selection Committee consisting of prominent members of our City and we wish all nominees the best for tonight. From Volunteer Australia Celebrating volunteers who are making a world of difference this National Volunteer Week This week (20-26 May) marks National Volunteer Week and Volunteering Australia is celebrating how volunteers are Making a world of difference by acknowledging the almost 6 million formal volunteers and many others who volunteer informally, and provide immeasurable support in their communities. This year were also celebrating 30 years of National Volunteer Week (NVW), with the week growing to be the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. Volunteering Australia CEO Adrienne Picone said, Australias volunteers provide a 450% return for every dollar invested. This is the equivalent of $290 billion in social and economic good. This unpaid workforce provides indispensable support to organisations and communities, and deserve recognition for the substantial social, economic and cultural contributions they make at local, national and global levels. To celebrate National Volunteer Week this year, Volunteering Australia is delighted that our patron, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, will host an afternoon tea at Government House on Tuesday 21 May. Volunteers make a world of difference to our communities and indeed our nation. National Volunteer Week is a week for all Australians to acknowledge and thank those who give back. On behalf of all Australians, to all the millions of volunteers thank you, the Governor-General said.

18.01.2022 Vasse Community Tree Planting Day - Saturday 4th July https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10023928

18.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/events/2465891093643614/ and https://www.busseltonjetty.com.au//multicultural-morning-/

17.01.2022 South West Counselling is running the Mother Baby workshop again in Busselton, starting on the 22nd of July

16.01.2022 Busselton Hospice Care has put together two free programs to assist in this time the Community Connect Program Volunteer Phone Support Service 0492 862 225 Telephone support is available to anyone in the South West wanting to connect and talk to a professional volunteer... about: End of life issues Grief, loss and bereavement Isolation (self or family members) see flyer attached Free Community Training Program How to care for a very ill person at home Delivered by videoconference, this training program will help people with no prior health care experience to gain the basic skills and knowledge to care for a very sick person at home. See attached Flyer Thanks to the Busselton Hospice Care for putting this together for community access and support

16.01.2022 Great news! Busselton Hospice Care Inc. is expanding its already phenomenal services. To this end they have some important volunteer oriented roles that are available. Please see more information in the add below.

16.01.2022 Great Social Media Training today with Carmel from Frog Jump and our wonderful volunteer managers South West Regional Youth Driver Education; Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated; Capecare

14.01.2022 The Dunsborough Coast and Land Care Group is hosting a Community Planting Day this Sunday. All welcome. More info here: https://bdvolunteers.org.au//228-community-palnting-day-th

13.01.2022 Youth Driver Mentor Program Launch Busselton is set to get its own youth driver mentor program. For more information see here: https://www.bdvolunteers.org.au//221-youth-driver-mentor-p

13.01.2022 This is great news - POOPS WA is now in Busselton

13.01.2022 If you missed the 2019 Busselton Volunteer of the Year Awards here is a link with all the news: https://www.bdvolunteers.org.au//217-volunteers-acknowlege

12.01.2022 Great initiative by local muso

11.01.2022 This is a good one to support the Hospice - lets get Nikki over the line with both her run and her targeted amount for the Hospice - can you help?

08.01.2022 Women's Group meets on Fridays in Busselton, have a yarn, a cuppa, do some craft, take an instrument and play a few songs, the group is open and a great way to meet people, socialise and connect with others in a welcoming atmosphere.

07.01.2022 Here's a way to get out and get some exercise

07.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com//a.18046626864/2226830477567008/

07.01.2022 Congratulations to all Staff and volunteers at the Busselton Hospice Care on this prestigous win! It reflects the dedication, compassion and commitment you all put in - well deserved. "It is with the greatest thrill and pride that we announce our win at the Inaugural Palliative Care Awards on Saturday for the Outstanding Organisation Douglas McAdam Perpetual Trophy for Excellence in Palliative Care. This is significant recognition and acknowledgment of the community of profes...sional palliative care volunteers that this organisation manages who provide the community connection, social and emotional support to our people and their families who are receiving palliative care and who are experiencing bereavement. This comes on top of our 30th year celebration which we shared with our partners and supporters on Friday. Please share our excitement and celebrate this unique organisations partnership with Busselton Health Campus, our ongoing support from this compassionate community and the dedication and commitment of our board and team of volunteers. Its been a week of extraordinary achievement and celebrations for our community in National Palliative Care week and National Volunteer week" See more

06.01.2022 POP-UP VOLUNTEER SHOP AT MARGARET RIVER LIBRARY We will be running a series of Pop-up Volunteer Shops at the Margaret River Library in the last quarter of the year. If you would like more information on volunteering and volunteering opportunities drop in to our "Pop-Up Volunteer Shop". The shop will pop-up on Thursdays 10am to 2pm on the following dates: - 17th October 2019... - 31st October 2019 - 21st November 2019 - 12th December 2019 Members of the community, volunteer managers and organisational staff are welcome for a chat to find out more about volunteering, volunteer opportunities and how the volunteer centre can assist with resourcing, training and providing greater access to volunteers and your organisations volunteer opportunities. The coordinator will be in attendance to answer all questions and enquiries. For further information please contact the Coordinator Carl Holroyd on 97542047 Tue, Wed & some Thursdays or email [email protected].,au. We look forward to talking with you. For volunteer involving organisations our services are provided free and we provide for its member not-for-profit organisations the following: Volunteer opportunity registration on our confidential database Custom referral service; matching the person and skills to your opportunity Best practice standards in volunteering Access to information, consultancy and training Promotion of volunteering in our community Increased organisational visibility Web based Newsletter Events calendar Searchable database for volunteer of your volunteer opportunities Promote short term or one-off projects requiring professional or specific volunteer skills

05.01.2022 Want to assist a young person to gain their license? Then read on!

04.01.2022 NOTE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic our operating status has changed a little. We are available for consultations and enquiries from individuals wishing to volunteer and for support to volunteer involving organisations via telephone, email, web and on-line services. Please call or sms 0492 889 560 and we will call you back. If you are interested in volunteering some organisation are still accepting volunteers whilst others have closed volunteer programs in the short term. Some organisations are also taking expressions of interest for when their programs re-commence. Active positions remain available on our search engine and via SEEK and GO Volunteer. We wish you all the best with your health in the coming weeks and look forward to assisting you with your volunteer enquiries.

02.01.2022 Movie Fundraiser for assisting support workers communicate more effectively with non-verbal clients. More info on the movie link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/976098369392313/permalink/988093578192792/

02.01.2022 Search for Volunteer Opportunities Here https://bdvolunteers.org.au/for-volunt/search/results.html

02.01.2022 Inclusive Volunteering Workshop on Tuesday 20th August 2pm-4pm People Place Busselton. For volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. This workshop is designed to support volunteers and volunteer organisations to welcome and include people with disability as colleagues or clients. More information call 97542047 or email: [email protected] and please see flyer below

01.01.2022 Interested in Volunteering in the Margaret River Region? Then "pop in" to our "pop up" volunteer shop this Thursday 10am to 2pm

01.01.2022 The Financial Counselling Network has launched an Emergency Relief & Food Access Service in response to the COVID-19 crisis. There are a number of community organisations throughout the state that provide emergency relief to people experiencing financial hardship, in the form of food vouchers, bill payment support and more. During the COVID-19 crisis the Emergency Relief and Food Access Service will: o Provide a phone-based entry point for people to locate their local emer...gency and food relief providers o Provide support and a referral pathway for emergency and food relief providers transitioning to a different service delivery method and managing increased demand and decreased volunteer support o Provide a streamlined service for some people through assisted referral pathways, financial assessment and data collection o Provide referrals to other services including financial counselling and to the National Debt Helpline The Access Service may be accessed by free-calling 1800 979 777 between 9am and 5pm Monday Friday (excluding public holidays), or alternatively by emailing [email protected] should a client not be comfortable making a phone call. More information on what to expect from calling the Service can be found here. This links to emergency relief providers in communities and connects to Western Australian Council of Social Services online directory. https://waconnect.org.au/