National Volunteer Week,
11 - 17 May 2009
Brisbane Events
Business Roundtable
Monday 11, Lunch 12 – 2pm
IBM
Corporate and business participation in community is vital. Innovative
participation, in the face of challenging economic, social, technological
and environmental issues is going to be the key to successful cross-sector
partnerships. This invitation only event brings together influential business
leaders to discuss the future of staff volunteering programs and the foundations
necessary to make a real leap forward. For further information please
contact Rahul on 3002 7600 or rahul.fernandes@volqld.org.au.
Latest Thinking & Practice – Volunteer Participation
Tuesday 12, Cocktail Event arrive 5.30 for 6 – 8pm
Level 13, 333 Adelaide Street, Brisbane
Managers and coordinators of volunteers are invited to join expert, Dr
Jo Barraket, for a conversation about the latest issues and practices
that are shaping volunteer participation. The discussion covers emerging
models of engagement that reflect individual and community enthusiasm
for involvement in meaningful causes and activities, as well as how we
can encourage, enable and support new forms of volunteer participation
and social initiatives. There is no cost to attend this event. Please
submit the registration form below to confirm your place and for details
of Dr Jo Barraket’s biography.
Registration Form 
Innovative Approaches to Making a Difference:
Social Initiative & New Forms of Engagement
Wednesday 13 May, 9am till 12.20pm (followed by lunch)
Tudor Park Community Recreation Centre, Clarks Road, Loganholme
$45 per person
Traditional forms of not-for-profit organisations and community efforts
in addressing issues of social injustice and the global challenges are
struggling to be effective. We need innovative approaches to really make
a difference in issues as serious and complex as climate change, social
inclusion and global social justice.
New models of engagement are emerging at a time when recruitment in traditional volunteering is in decline. These new models reflect individual and community energy and passion for involvement in worthwhile causes and activities.
The pace and depth of change in engagement offers unprecedented opportunities for our communities to take a lead role in driving and facilitating the discussion about how we can work with and encourage, enable and support new forms of engagement and social initiatives.
The forum will provide four perspectives on practice:
• Alissa Phillips / Sarah Moran - Social entrepreneurs in practice
• Jelenko Dragisic, Volunteering Queensland - CREW - How one not-for-profit
is dealing with the changes
• Dr Susanna Chamberlain, Griffith University - Social enterprise
• Jason Reid, Community Capacity Building, Logan City Council -
What it can and cannot do
Registration Form
‘You’re One in a Million’ Volunteer Breakfast
Friday 15, arrive 7 for 7.30 - 9.30am
Broncos Leagues Club, Fulcher Road, Red Hill
4 FREE places per organisation & $25 per additional person
This annual volunteer recognition event is a great opportunity for community
organisations to show appreciation to their volunteers and acknowledge
the value of volunteering. The breakfast will showcase innovative and
engaging volunteer programs that are ‘Inspiring Participation’
across the sector. During this celebratory event the Minister for Communities
and the Minister for Emergency Services will recognise and thank volunteers
for their extraordinary contribution.
Breakfast is now fully booked
If you want to know more about any of these events, contact Vanessa on 3002 7600 or vanessa.codling@volqld.org.au.
‘Inspiring Participation’ Call for Contributions
If your organisation is engaging and working with volunteers in an innovative, interesting or inspiring way we would love to hear about it, particularly if your volunteer program addresses social inclusion. You can submit your contributions in the form of a paper, display, video interview, presentation or you may simply wish to send us a couple of sentences about your volunteer program and we will follow it up. Standout entries will be showcased at the “You’re One in a Million” Volunteer Breakfast, and throughout National Volunteer Week on our website.
For further information or to submit your contribution contact Vanessa
on 3002 7600 or vanessa.codling@volqld.org.au.
Regional Events
150 years of volunteering in the Bundaberg Region
Saturday 16, 10am - 3pm
Lions Park, North Bundaberg
Wide Bay Volunteers are holding an event in conjunction with the Q150
birthday celebration. The event will be attended by 30+ local community
organisations and their volunteers, showcasing the services they offer.
It will be a fun family day out with free sausage sizzle, rides and entertainment.
All welcome.
Sunshine Coast, Volunteer Race Day
Sunday 17
Corbould Park Racecourse
The annual Volunteer Race Day is in its fourth year and always provides
a great opportunity to celebrate and thank the extraordinary work of volunteers.
The event is sponsored by corporate organisations and community groups.
To obtain your complementary tickets please contact Volunteering Sunshine
Coast on 07 5443 8256 or volsc@westnet.com.au,
details required include name, number of tickets required, community group,
and contact number.