National Volunteer Week 2007

QUT CPNS Pod-cast "See the Change - Volunteering"

featuring VQ CEO Diane Morgan

The QUT Centre for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies (CPNS) has created a pod-cast series where key nonprofit issues of the day including recent research, legislation and policy is discussed. To highlight National Volunteer Week, the topic for this month “See the Change – Volunteering” is focused on volunteering. You will hear Volunteering Queensland’s CEO Diane Morgan speak on new models for voluntary action; Leonie Bryen speak on how volunteers are changing and what organisations can do to incorporate episodic volunteers; as well as an update from CPNS Myles McGregor-Lowndes about Australian tax deductible giving statistics.

National Volunteer Week 2007 Activities:

“Leading the Volunteer reVOLution”

Volunteering Queensland is celebrating 25 years as the peak body for volunteering in this state with an action packed calendar during National Volunteer Week, 14th to 20th May 2007.

“Volunteering Revolution” – Half Day Symposium,
Monday 14th May 2007, 9am – 1 pm

In the quarter of a century that Volunteering Queensland have been supporting and promoting volunteering in Queensland, the volunteering landscape has radically changed. There is a volunteering revolution coming, and as we look ahead, to the next 25 years, new models of volunteering are emerging that will change how organisations engage and support volunteers in the future.

In a special Researcher/Practitioner Symposium, “Volunteering Revolution: 2032”, join internationally renowned speaker Professor Sue Kenny, Chair of the Institute of Citzenship and Globalisation, and Director, Centre for Citzenship and Human Rights and a panel of local experts as they explore the changing nature of volunteering in the future, and the revolution that will effect us all. This half-day event should not be missed, and is ideally suited for CEO’s and senior managers. Tickets cost $25 (GST inc).

Panel Presentations

Thank your Volunteers " You're One in a Million" – Breakfast,
Tuesday 15th May 2007, 7.00am (for 7.30am) – 9.00am
At the Brisbane Convention Centre

In Queensland alone, there are over 1 million volunteers who work with community organisations of all kinds on a regular basis, as project or event volunteers, virtually or in a governance capacity. Volunteering Queensland is providing a chance to say Thank you with a “You’re one in a Million” breakfast on Tuesday, 15th May 2007 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Minister for Communities, the Honorable Warren Pitt will be launching Queensland’s new web enabled volunteer database as part of the proceedings. There are 240 volunteer breakfast seats being sponsored by the Department of Communities. Organisations are eligible for 1 free ticket per organisation, which will be allocated on a first in first served basis. However, additional tickets can be purchased for $35.00 (GST inc).

New Types of Volunteers: “Episodic Volunteering” – Seminar,
Thursday 17th May 2007, 9.00am – 4.30pm

Episodic or project volunteers are increasing in our community as Baby Boomers and students seek short-term ways to make a difference and then move on. Understanding and embracing short-term volunteers is a constant challenge that Queensland researcher Leonie Bryen knows only too well. Join her for a 1 day seminar, “Episodic Volunteering” that offers an insight into how you can engage episodic volunteers in your organisation. This seminar is ideally suited to volunteer managers/coordinators. This Free Seminar includes morning tea and workbook, and registrations are limited to 20 on a first in first served basis. Please note participants are responsible for own lunch arrangements. Seminar is now full.

“Westside Walk”: Walk to Raise Awareness of Volunteering
Friday 18th May 2007

In association with Quest Newspapers, Volunteering Queensland is supporting the Westside Walk to raise awareness of volunteering and support local community organisations. This fundraising event features Queensland celebrities walking from Brisbane city to Brookfield Showgrounds, and starts with a breakfast event sponsored by bb’s café (major supporter of volunteering in Australia) at Volunteering Queensland.

Recognition Opportunity for Volunteer Managers/Coordinators

National Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to recognise the skill and dedication of Volunteer Managers/Coordinators across the sector. Effective volunteering is not just something that happens. Without professional Volunteer Managers/Coordinators to develop and implement innovative volunteer management programs the community sector would not be able to operate as it does now. Use this week as an opportunity to acknowledge that and send your Volunteer Manager/Coordinator a Recognition E-Card now. To send a card visit the following sample sites.

http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category3
http://www.mtmrecognition.com/spotlight/step1.asp?cat_fldAuto=3#
http://www.thankscompany.com/pages-volunteer/cards-thankyou.html
http://free-fun-ecards.com/thank_you_cards.php

'Thank you' Discount Card for Volunteers

Community organisations throughout Australia have taken advantage of National Volunteer Week to acknowledge the tremendous contribution volunteers make to their organisations. This year bb’s cafe is providing community organisations with the opportunity to recognise their volunteer’s and say ‘Thank You’ with a bb’s café discount card. The card provides a 10% discount on any coffee or food purchase at bb’s store throughout Australia.

There are a limited number of cards available so first in best dressed. Cards valid for the lifetime of the partnership only.

To obtain bb’s café discount cards for your volunteers simply download the order form, and send it to the Community Futures’ Liaison Officer via fax (07) 3229 2392. Discount cards will be posted to organisations upon receipt of order forms.

This is the first time a national coffee and food franchise has ever offered to recognise and thank volunteers in this way. Tell bb's cafe what it means to be able to use their cards as a way of thanking your volunteers by sending them a quick message. Send message to bb's

As mentioned, there is a limited number of cards available, therefore this offer will cease when stocks run out.

bb’s café also sponsors the Community Futures Program, a new initiative of Volunteering Queensland and the national volunteer centre network. The program works with community groups, helping them meet the needs of their clients through the development or enhancement of their volunteer programs. To find out more about bb’s café Community Futures and how it is making a difference in the community click here.

Order Form Click on the above link to download the form, fill it out and fax to (07) 3229 2392

Order Form Click on the above link to download the word document, fill it out and email to registrations@volqld.org.au

 

To find out more about National Volunteer Week or any of these activities call Volunteering Queensland on 07 3002 7600 or visit www.volqld.org.au