NSW Volunteering

07/11/2017

Minister responsible for Volunteering, Ray Williams MP, launched a new website that will strengthen the volunteering sector and ensure that volunteering opportunities are accessible to everyone in NSW.

The new website includes a recruitment portal which assists those wanting to volunteer to find opportunities and supports organisations in filling volunteer roles.

To access the website, visit:

Volunteers are happier and healthier. They have better social networks, better wellbeing and live longer.

07/11/2017

28/07/2017

Quoll spotters needed at http://volunteer.ala.org.au/
Help identify and tag images of animals and collection objects online to support information discovery and research. Your contribution helps the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) to provide free, online access to information about Australia’s amazing biodiversity.

02/06/2017

Discount Tickets to CHORUSOZ - Once a year 700 choristers from around the world come together for this iconic event at the Sydney Opera House. On Sunday 11th June, 5pm they will present a thrilling performance of Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah. The choir will be joined on-stage by the Sydney Auslan Ensemble- a 12-person signing choir who will sign the music in Auslan. Also on stage, the Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra and an outstanding group of Australia’s leading soloists: Michael Honeyman, Penelope Mills, Sian Pendry and John Longmuir. Don’t miss CHORUSOZ 2017! Use the code masterpiece to get a 20% discount off full-price tickets! Book online here: http://bit.ly/2ePOlCQ

22/05/2017

Minister Williams to Visit Dural Men's Shed - Wednesday 17 th May 2017, Dural Sydney

The Hon. Ray Williams MP celebrates the Men's Shed volunteer program at Dural Men's Shed

22/05/2017

New data released today by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) highlights the strong link between physically active parents and their children, reinforcing that parents have an important influence on their child’s physical development.
AusPlay survey data shows that children’s participation in sport varies depending on the involvement of their parents.
Child participation in sport is:
• nearly 90 per cent if at least one parent is physically active and volunteers in sport
• more than 60 per cent when at least one parent is physically active (but doesn’t volunteer in sport)
• down to 50 per cent when the parent is not involved as a player or volunteer.
For more information go to:
http://ausport.gov.au/news/asc_news/story_659009_active_kids_benefit_from_active_parents_latest_ausplay_data

10/05/2017

The Hon Ray Williams MP hosts volunteers at Parliament House for a thank you morning tea in National Volunteer Week

10/05/2017

NSW Volunteering celebrates the unique contribution volunteers make to the lives of others in National Volunteer Week 2017.
Nominations open today for the 2017 Premier’s Volunteer Recognition Program.
The Program celebrates people who commence volunteering when they are young and enables that recognition to continue throughout life.
Visit http://www.volunteering.nsw.gov.au/volunteers/recognition-and-awards/nsw-premier-s-volunteer-recognition-program to nominate volunteers of any age for recognition.

23/03/2017

35 community organisations coming together today for the I want to volunteer Expo at the NEX - Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre till 6pm tonight.