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26/05/2024

We loved reading your volunteer stories over National Volunteer Week 2024! We too are proud to champion the theme ‘Something for Everyone’ this year, recognising each volunteer’s potential in finding a space that harnesses their skills and passions.

Our volunteer story spotlight lands on Melbourne based volunteer Jessica, who has flexed her leadership skills time and time again in support of her children's local primary school.

From massive fetes, to parent celebration days, to much more, Jessica is well known for her generosity as a volunteer and ability to coordinate hundreds of fellow volunteers to benefit the wider school community.

For Jessica, volunteering is an important part of staying true to her family values stating that it "gives me a profound sense of purpose and pride, I love building a strong, supportive community. Volunteering also lets me show my young children the joy of giving and the importance of looking out for each other.”

A huge thank you to local heroes like Jessica who enrich our communities every day by giving back!

05/02/2024

We’ve just released a huge revamp to our reporting functionality!

The Analytics Hub offers 4x the number of reports than before. Even more options to interact, configure, refine and export data in the office and on the go. Available only to Be Collective Pro clients.

Interested? Ask us for a demo: https://calendly.com/be-collective-au

12/12/2023

A shout out (and congrats) to our Stakeholder Development Manager, Brodie Mitchell (front, far right), for being selected as one of only 24 participants in the 2023-2024 Pride in Action leadership program.

This is program is designed to empower LGBTIQ+ leaders in the workplace and is the result of a collaboration between Andrew Chamberlain, Victorian Pride Centre and Out for Australia.

Through the 12 month program, Brodie will be working alongside some amazing individuals to deliver a project of impact in addition to reaping the benefits of leadership skills, mentorship, networking, cultural competency, advocacy skills, personal growth and allyship development.

05/12/2023

On International Volunteers' Day 2023, we celebrate the thousands of individuals across the globe who find their unique “why” through volunteering.

Volunteering is more than just lending a hand. It’s about finding your tribe and supporting causes that YOU care about. If you’re looking to be a part of the international volunteer movement but don’t know where to start, consider asking yourself 'what's going to make my heart sing?'... Then go find it on Be Collective!



Photo featuring some of the amazing Nuku Ora Round the Bays Wellington volunteers!

23/11/2023

Our UK-based Stakeholder Development Manager, Flo Eynon recently attended a Discovering the Power of Volunteering event hosted by Volunteer Now & Volunteer Now Enterprises in Belfast. Keynote speakers included Denise Hayward, CEO, Volunteer Now, Martin J Cowling and Rob Jackson.

Flo’s key take aways from the event included:

- Shifts in volunteering: people prefer virtual volunteering since COVID, roles that align to passions and want to build skills rather than just ‘helping out’.

- Volunteer recruitment strategies need to align to this new wave of volunteers (aka. go digital).

- Rewarding volunteers is a key element in any volunteer retention strategy.

- Evolve with the changing volunteer landscape: participants were provided useful tips and insights into online marketing beyond hard copy fliers.

If you’re located in Northern Ireland, Volunteer Now is your first port of call for support with volunteer recruitment and retention. If you’re located elsewhere in the UK, New Zealand or Australia, we’re always happy to help. Simply reach out!


(Photo credit: Volunteer Now).

15/08/2023

The Christie Centre is looking for volunteer Tourism Ambassadors to support the soon-to-be completed Powerhouse precinct on the riverfront in Mildura.

In addition to interacting with visitors, these volunteers will be supporting an innovative Social Enterprise which helps individuals with a disability try new experiences, build quality of life, enable skill development, enhance employment options and develop independence.

Interested? Apply via the link in the comments below.
Mildura Rural City Council

27/05/2023

Annual charity event Reclink Community Cup is celebrating its 30th year in2023. Radio giants the mighty Megahertz (Triple R 102.7FM and PBS 106.7FM) will face off against Melbourne music royalty, the rugged Rock Dogs (musicians) at Victoria Park, Abbotsford on Sunday 18 June 2023. The team is looking for volunteers to help with Site Operations and Entrance Gate Crew roles. Think you can help? Access the links pasted in the comment below.

15/05/2023

We are excited to play a role in Mildura Rural City Council’s two-day workshop (May 19-20) as part of National Volunteer Week. Our very own Tegan Evans will be presenting alongside our peers from Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre, Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Community Council and Cultivator Inc. Get on down to the Mildura Sporting Precinct to be inspired!

A TWO-DAY workshop in Mildura will aim to help local groups and organisations attract and retain volunteers.

14/02/2023

Our own Dannika White, Director Stakeholder & Community Development, took to the stage today to speak at the 2023 National Volunteering Conference in Canberra. Dannika shared insights on how to make innovation stick with effective change management using a client implementation of Be Collective to bring the concepts life.

Joining Dannika as presenters of the ‘Innovating for Impact’ session were Simon Vaughn, Measurement Lead, Huber Social; Kate Thiele, National Executive Director, Meals on Wheels Australia; and Penny Aquino, General Manager – Volunteer Resources, The Salvation Army Australia. Thu-Trang Tran, CEO, Volunteering Victoria, hosted the session.

Thank you to Volunteering Australia for having us. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year for another fantastic conference.

09/02/2023

Auckland’s Pride in the Square is back and bigger than ever! Auckland Pride is looking for friendly volunteers to help make this a safe and enjoyable event for all patrons.

Taking place on 24 and 25 February, this event will make Aotea Square come alive with community groups, DJs, drag artists and musicians from across the motu.

Tasks and responsibilities:

- Be a friendly face for Pride in the Square
- Walk around the fenced festival grounds/Aotea Square
- Engage with patrons that require guidance or help
- Coordinate with festival organisers to inform them of incidents and/or help required

Shift dates and times:

- Friday 24 February: 4:30 pm - 11 pm (one shift)
- Saturday 25 February: 10:30 am - 11 pm (two shifts) - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 11 pm.

This opportunity is open to either or both days.

Interested? Want to find out more? Head to: https://nz.becollective.com/groups/61e0d53749758e25d396b240/opportunities/63c732111662f2ea520c74a1/details?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=bc_organic&utm_campaign=aucklandpride_feb23

06/02/2023

Today is Te Rā o Waitangi (Waitangi Day). This day commemorates Te Tiriti ō Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) as a significant document in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

It’s a day to reflect on what Te Tiriti means to us both as individuals and as an organisation. If you would like more information about Te Tiriti’s important role in shaping Aotearoa New Zealand, we think the He Tohu exhibition is a good place to start: https://natlib.govt.nz/he-tohu/about/te-tiriti-o-waitangi

If you're in Aotearoa New Zealand, please let us know what you did today in the comments below.

17/01/2023

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