Bridge To Volunteering – 1 May 2015

This workshop is an introduction to volunteering.

Topics included:

• What is volunteering and what is a volunteer?
• Volunteering opportunities
• The benefits of volunteering
• The rights and responsibilities of volunteers and organisations that engage volunteers
• What a person should consider when looking for a volunteer role
• How to find a suitable volunteer role

Bridge to Volunteering is open to:

• People who have never volunteered before
• People who have done some volunteering but want a more comprehensive introduction to volunteering in general
• People who are new to Australia and have not volunteered in Australia

Attending Bridge to Volunteering is not a prerequisite for using The Centre’s Volunteer Referral Service (VRS) to find a volunteer role. If you have volunteered before and are looking for a new role, please contact the VRS directly for an interview.