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| | | Make a difference one event at a time Ever wanted to make a difference but hesitated due to commitment concerns? One-off community event volunteering offers the perfect solution! This fabulous group of volunteers (pictured above) at the recent Bibra Lake Fun Run just spared a few hours of their time to connect with their community, while nurturing their mind, body, and soul. It's such a simple yet impactful way to give back! Discover the joy of one-off event volunteering and kickstart your volunteer journey at a City of Cockburn event. Become a graffiti buster for a day with this one-time commitment and be rewarded with good times, high fives, coffee and a sausage sizzle. Register Here Graffiti Clean-Up Sat 4 Nov | 08:45am - 11:30am 640 Beeliar Drive, Success Stay tuned for more opportunities! More one-off volunteer events await in the City of Cockburn. Keep an eye on our Volunteer Job Search Page for the latest opportunities. | Volunteer Job Search |
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| | International Volunteer Day 5 December 2023 International Volunteer Day recognises the exceptional work volunteers do in their communities. In Western Australia, we have over 523,000 volunteers, making this day a massive celebration. Volunteer organisations acknowledge the invaluable contributions of thousands of volunteers who support community programs and services. Here are some ideas to help recognise your volunteers: Annual Garden Party Thur 7 Dec 2023 | 4pm - 6:30pm Government House, Lower Gardens In celebration of International Volunteer Day why not enjoy beautiful music and speeches that will inspire you with friends, colleagues and fellow volunteers. This event brings together over 500 volunteers in Western Australia, fostering connections and celebrating their valuable work. Tickets here Thank a Volunteer Day Certificate To help celebrate, Department of Communities provides a certificate template, signed by Hon Don Punch, MLA Minister for Volunteering, to acknowledge the volunteers in your team. | Download |
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| | | | Volunteer Vacancies Volunteer Driver - Transporting Airplane Simulator Royal Flying Doctor Are you interested in community engagement and are good at towing? Volunteer Gardener South Lake Ottey Family & Neighbourhood Centre Calling all green thumbs! Social Media Content Creator Perth AFC Social Media Content Creator wanted to promote their club and increase engagement with the community. Register your interest on the City's confidential volunteer database. Start looking for volunteering opportunities today by clicking on the link below. | Volunteer Job Search |
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| | | Events and workshops coming up |
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| | | 10am - midday 1 November | Success Library 6 December | Coolbellup Library Find us at our pop-up stalls and ask all the questions you need. |
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| | 16-22 October 2023 Make a difference to BirdLife Australia's conservation work and count the birds that are counting on you. |
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| Building a Volunteer Engagement Plan Workshop |
| Volunteering WA 26 October | 10-11am (online) Find out how to make an innovative, inclusive and flexible Volunteer Engagement Plan that meets the needs and expectations of the modern volunteer. |
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| | Saturday 4 November 8.45-11.30am 640 Beeliar Drive | Success Graffiti warriors wanted to clean up Success! Full training and protective equipment provided. |
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| | Monday 23 October | 6-8pm City Administration 9 Coleville Cres, Spearwood Learn to create amazing social media content with Canva at this free City of Cockburn community training. |
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| Designing Volunteer Roles and Position Descriptions Workshop |
| Volunteering WA 29 November | 10-11am (online) This session will look at what a position description is, the importance of having one, and designing roles that add value to your volunteer involving organisation. |
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| | Visit us and chat about volunteering Strengthen volunteering in Cockburn by connecting, educating, supporting and valuing volunteers and volunteer organisations. The Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre is open by appointment from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm. Please call us on 9411 3490 to make a time to visit. | Email us |
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