Nominations for the 2025 #NSWVolunteerAwards are now OPEN! Do you know a volunteer who deserves recognition? Nominate them today! ➡️ Supported by NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Beyond Bank, Sixt and Mint Awards. Image credit: Salty Dingo Media

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2025 #NSWVolunteerAwards Do you know a volunteer who deserves recognition? Nominate them today! ➡️ Image: Salty Dingo Media

Over this holiday period, you can continue to access free volunteering resources, including articles, editable forms, e-Learning modules and more, from the Knowledge Base library. Browse today: #Volunteering #Resources #NewSouthWales

When you’re looking for volunteers, give us a call. Through our Volunteer Referral Service, we can list, screen and promote volunteer roles, supporting you to build a thriving community of volunteers. Learn more: #VolunteerRecruitment

Every year, the #NSWVolunteerAwards recognise thousands of volunteers for their invaluable commitment and contributions to the community. It is our pleasure to announce that the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year is 🎉 Kate Cleary from The Farm in Galong.

Congratulations to the 2024 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year: 🎉 Barbara Jones from 3 Bridges Community. Well done, Barbara!

A round of applause for the 2024 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year: 🎉 Kate Cleary from The Farm in Galong.

For advice on managing volunteers, just ask the 2024 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year... 🎉 Kathryn Bredin from the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme in Wagga Wagga.

When disaster strikes, volunteers are there to hold communities together and help them rebuild. Enter the Eugowra Flood Recovery Team – named the 2024 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year 🎉

The 2024 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year is… …medical student and St John Ambulance NSW Volunteer Usha Makkena 🎉

The 2024 Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award Winner is... 🎉 Bronwyn Evans from Toukley Neighbourhood Centre.

Congratulations to the 2024 NSW Club Volunteer of the Year... 🎉 Coledale RSL Volunteer Team.

We’re excited! Our final volunteer celebration for the year is almost here. Keep an eye out here as we announce our volunteer award winners across seven different categories – including the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year: Watch live: #NSWVolunteer Awards

We’ve made finding grants easier, so you can skip the research phase and start the application process. Find #OpenGrants for volunteer involving organisations today: #Funding #Nonprofit

Older persons bring decades of work and life experience to any volunteer role, and despite issues around health, they are driven by a desire to help others and to stay connected to their communities. Find out more: #OlderPersonsVolunteering

Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay! Today, we applaud the 4.3 million volunteers across New South Wales who donate their time, energy and expertise to helping their communities. Listen to volunteer Leanne Hillman about how she makes a difference

Recently, we recognised Professional Leaders of Volunteers, including graduates of the Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs (CHC44015). Learn more about our Nationally Recognised Training: #ProfessionalLeadersOfVolunteers

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we focus on leaders with disability. Hear from Community Wheels about the importance of diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the volunteering sector: #IDPWD24

For 50 years, The Centre has empowered volunteer-involving organisations like yours to recruit and grow a thriving community of volunteers. Become a member and enjoy full access to the Volunteer Referral Service: #Membership #VolunteerRecruitment

Last year, 64.4% of residents in rural and regional NSW volunteered. Participation in #CommunityLife through volunteering is seen as essential in these communities and is a strong cultural factor in why people decide to volunteer. Read more: