Meet a Cockburn Volunteer |
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Matt Willson Matt has lived in Cockburn for 17 years and wears many volunteering hats. He is the Chairman - Black Dog on a Lead Charity, Vice President - Beeliar Community Voice, WA Working Group - Neighbourhood Watch and Coordinator - Perth Meditation.
He was inspired by the birth of his daughter seven years ago and his own need to live in healthy environments. He believes a community raises a child and wanted to help shape his surroundings by contributing to Mental Health, Community and Safety initiatives to make Cockburn a great place to be.
Matt's top tips for new volunteers: - Realistically plan how many hours a week you could volunteer for. Then choose a group that aligns with your values. Approach them with your availability
- Always connect with the Cockburn Resource Centre
- Plan to diversify to touch more of your values
- Networking is key
- The skills you have now are valuable, no matter your background.
What is Matt working on at the moment? - Black Dog on a Lead – Planning and Marketing our event, 10 October at Bibra Lake Reserve
- Beeliar Community Voice – Supporting a new team and revising our strategy
- Neighbourhood Watch – Revising strategy and creating clear objectives
- Perth Meditation – Planning R U OK? Day Events and Guiding in the North Lake road centre, Wednesday and Thursday nights
To connect with the organisations that Matt volunteers with, email [email protected] |
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Volunteer Positions Available in Cockburn |
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Cockburn not-for-profit organisations need your support, can you lend a hand? 539 volunteer roles across Cockburn require to be filled, with a variety of skill sets wanted.
A list of volunteer roles can be found on Go Volunteer. |
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WA Wildlife (Native ARC) Provides medical care and rehabilitation services for injured native wildlife in the south metropolitan region. WA Wildlife are looking for Reception Volunteers, Recovery Volunteers, Op Shop Assistants and Rehabilitation volunteers. |
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Cockburn Youth Centre Cockburn Youth Services provides a wide range of services for young people in the Cockburn area aged 10-24. Could you help out by being a Driving Mentor for Cockburn RYDE program or by becoming a Youth Advisory Collective Member? |
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Assisting Your Life to Achieve AYLA provides emergency relief, food bank, counselling, life coaching, skills labs and workshops for people with low-social economic background and people with mental health. They have a variety of roles to fill from Admin to Baristas and everything in between. |
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Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation |
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Valuing Volunteers Appreciation comes from everyone when volunteering. If you know someone doing a great job these are our top 10 tips for showing appreciation: - Simply say 'thank you'
- Send cards, notes, letters and certificates
- Showcase a volunteer of the month
- Call out great work in front of others
- Social media shout outs
- Nominate them for volunteer awards
- Encourage peer recognition
- Celebrate National Volunteer Days
- Share volunteer stories
- Host volunteer events like a morning tea, ‘bring a plate’ meal or end of year party.
Just in case someone hasn't thanked you for the contribution you make to your community... Yanga - Grazie - Salamat - Obrigado - Thank you! |
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Volunteer Training Involving young people - free workshop
Are you part of a community group that is seeking to attract younger members? This free workshop delivered by YACWA provides information about making your committee or group youth friendly and supporting young people to take the first step to get involved and then stay engaged.
Scheduled for 8 September, 6.30-8.30pm at the City of Cockburn administration building. Email [email protected] for more information. |
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Free Photocopying/Printing All Cockburn not for profits are eligible to receive 500 free photocopies per month. Save money and time by printing flyers, posters (A4 & A3), constitutions, volunteer training documents, newsletters and other volunteer documents. Email [email protected] to book a time to do your printing. Please note one week’s notice is required. |
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Local Event Funding Are you a local organisation that is planning a small event such as a movie night? Or a neighbourhood gathering? Funding up to $3,000 might be available to support your event. Please get in touch with Community Development to discuss your project further [email protected] |
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Cockburn Soundings OUT TODAY - Keep your eyes peeled for the August edition of Cockburn Soundings. Find out what the future of Cockburn will look like, read about the latest projects happening around town, and more manageable ways to pay your rates. Copies are also available in all Cockburn Libraries. |
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What’s happening in my suburb in 2021-22?
There’s so much happening in our suburbs this financial year. Using feedback and ideas from our local communities, we will be delivering a whole range of facilities, infrastructure and amenities designed to meet the needs of our residents: - New and improved playgrounds
- More BBQ’s, shade sails & exercise equipment
- More CCTV & security lighting
- Street tree planting
- And so much more…
And that’s not to mention the new Frankland Park Recreation Centre and ovals, the Treeby Community and Sports Centre or the next stage of the Port Coogee marina expansion. Find out what’s happening in your suburb. |
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Volunteer Resource Centre |
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Opening Hours The Volunteer Resource Centre is open
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm
By Appointment
P 08 9411 3490
E [email protected]. |
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