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SUMMARY:Inclusive Volunteering for Organisations - Online Session
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion matters. Based on key learnings from the Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program\, this engaging workshop will explore how to build an inclusive community where people of all abilities and backgrounds can contribute. \nThe workshop will explore the positive outcomes of inclusive volunteering by reviewing case studies and utilising practical tips to increase inclusion. This workshop will provide you with the skills to remove the barriers to volunteering and provide you with the tools to help people find meaningful volunteering opportunities.  You will be challenged to consider the benefits that can be unlocked through volunteering\, including a stronger sense of social inclusion in your workplace. Identifying barriers to inclusion and understanding simple solutions for removing these barriers will be explored from both the individual and organisation. \nOutcomes: \nBy the end of this session\, you will: \n\nunderstand Inclusive Volunteering;\nunderstand why we strive to be inclusive​;\nbe able to identify barriers to inclusion​​;\nhave knowledge to reduce the impact of barriers​​; and\,\nunderstand what it means to be part of an inclusive team.\n\nSession Date: Monday 7 August\nSession Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm\nSession Location: This session will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. \nThis training is free (valued at $85 and paid for by the Australian Government.) \nVolunteering ACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/inclusive-volunteering-for-organisations-online-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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SUMMARY:Online Sector Networking for Managers and Coordinators of Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:VolunteeringACT is pleased to host our latest online networking event for Managers and Coordinators of Volunteers\,\nDate – Tuesday 8 August 2023\nTime – 10am – 11am\nLocation – Online [Microsoft Teams] \nOur monthly networking events aim to provide a platform for professionals in the volunteering sector to come together\, share information and updates\, and openly discuss current challenges we are facing\, as we continue to adapt our volunteer programs in these ever changing circumstances.  \nThe networking event will be hosted via Microsoft Teams by the VolunteeringACT Team.\nA meeting link will be sent to all registered attendees prior to the session. \nThe theme for this session will be the Engaging & Communicating with Volunteers\nFor this session we will be discussing: \n\nWriting engaging volunteer position descriptions & advertisements\nEngaging diverse communities to volunteers\nConsidering volunteer perspectives\nCommunicating tasks & changes
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/online-sector-networking-for-managers-and-coordinators-of-volunteers-4/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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SUMMARY:Consultation session: NDIS Review
DESCRIPTION:The NDIS Review consultation is ongoing and now has a revised deadline of 25 August 2023. VolunteeringACT has already provided some initial reflections from our experiences in the ACT to the NDIS Review Team\, and provided input into Volunteering Australia’s submission response to this consultation.   \nWe are now drafting our ACT submission response and will be holding an online consultation session to seek further feedback from VIOs and people with lived experience of disability\, to add to our current evidence-base. We will be providing some key questions for participants to consider in the lead-up to the consultation.  \nFor background information\, including the recently released ‘What we have heard’ report\, visit the NDIS Review website.  \nConsultation session details:\nDate:  Tuesday 8 August 2023Time:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm Location: Online through Microsoft TeamsCost: FREE  \nYou can also send any feedback relevant to this Review directly to us via email at policy@volunteeringact.org.au. Please send email responses by Friday 11 August 2023.  \nVolunteeringACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any access requirements\, or require any additional support.
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/consultation-session-ndis-review/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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SUMMARY:Essentials for Volunteer Managers
DESCRIPTION:The Essentials for Volunteer Managers workshop covers theory and practice on the volunteer management cycle\, including: \n\nthe fundamentals of volunteer management\, including policies\, procedures and legislation\nplanning for the involvement of volunteers\nrecruitment and ongoing management of volunteers\ntroubleshooting common issues\nappropriately recognising volunteers\n\nThis full day\, interactive workshop will introduce the legal requirements underpinning volunteer involvement\, explore research and theory on volunteer motivations\, and provide practical tools to support you to implement a robust volunteering program in your organisation. \nAll attendees are provided with a workbook.\nMorning tea and lunch is provided. \nOutcomes: \nBy the end of this workshop you will: \n\nunderstand the volunteer management cycle;\nbe equipped with the tools to implement or review a volunteering program; and\,\nlearn from the shared experience of all attendees and presenters.\n\nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday August 10thTime: 9am – 5pm Location: VolunteeringACT’s Events and Training Hub\, Level 2\, 202 City WalkCost: Face to Face $250.00 for Members – $350.00 for Non-Members.  \nVolunteeringACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any access requirements
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/essentials-for-volunteer-managers-6/
LOCATION:Events & Training Hub\, 202\, City Walk\, Canberrra\, ACT\, 2611\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Volunteering for Organisations - In Person Session
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion matters. Based on key learnings from the Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program\, this engaging workshop will explore how to build an inclusive community where people of all abilities and backgrounds can contribute. \nThe workshop will explore the positive outcomes of inclusive volunteering by reviewing case studies and utilising practical tips to increase inclusion. This workshop will provide you with the skills to remove the barriers to volunteering and provide you with the tools to help people find meaningful volunteering opportunities.  You will be challenged to consider the benefits that can be unlocked through volunteering\, including a stronger sense of social inclusion in your workplace. Identifying barriers to inclusion and understanding simple solutions for removing these barriers will be explored from both the individual and organisation. \nOutcomes: \nBy the end of this session\, you will: \n\nunderstand Inclusive Volunteering;\nunderstand why we strive to be inclusive​;\nbe able to identify barriers to inclusion​​;\nhave knowledge to reduce the impact of barriers​​; and\,\nunderstand what it means to be part of an inclusive team.\n\nThis training is free (valued at $80 and paid for by the Australian Government.) \nVolunteering ACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any access requirements
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/inclusive-volunteering-for-organisations-in-person-session-3/
LOCATION:Events & Training Hub\, 202\, City Walk\, Canberrra\, ACT\, 2611\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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