Inspiring the Volunteer in You

10/07/2020

https://mailchi.mp/b70be5d49c38/volunteering-strategy-consultation-survey-stage-2
Have your say - Volunteering Strategy for SA: Beyond 2020:

The current Volunteering Strategy for South Australia is coming to an end in 2020. To continue it's success and achievement, a second Volunteering Strategy (2021-2027) is being developed.

To help shape the priorities of the second Strategy, a state-wide two stage consultation process is currently underway.

  Have your say - Volunteering Strategy for SA: Beyond 2020    The current Volunteering Strategy for South Australia is coming to an end in 2020. To continue it's success and achievement, a second Volunteering Strategy (2021-2027) is being developed. To help shape the priorities of the second S...

10/06/2020

2020 SA Volunteer Awards Results Released!
watch the presentation online!
https://dhs.sa.gov.au/services/volunteers/recognition/volunteers-day-and-thank-you-event

03/04/2020

Nomination Period for SA Volunteer Awards Extended!

Due to the impact of the COVID -19 crisis, nominations for the 2020 South Australian Volunteer Awards are now open until Friday 24 April 2020.

Register your submission now!
https://dhs.sa.gov.au/services/volunteers/recognition/sa-volunteer-awards

The South Australia Volunteer Awards recognise the invaluable work that volunteers, volunteer managers, community organisations and businesses contribute to the South Australian community.

20/11/2019

The Community Voices Program is an innovative collaboration between the SA Government Department of Human Services and Flinders University Screen Production.

Community Voices partners not-for-profit organisations with film making students from Flinders University to produce either a five-minute documentary or a 30-second online video ad for volunteer recruitment and community education.

Guidelines and online application form link below.

https://www.flinders.edu.au/community-voices

Applications close 18 December 2019

01/03/2019

Opening soon! – 2019 Awards to honour our State’s outstanding volunteers
From Monday 18 March, the Office for Volunteers will be seeking nominations for the 2019 South Australian Volunteer Awards.
The Awards will be presented at a special Volunteers Day event on Monday 10 June 2019.
Nominations fall into the following categories:
• The Joy Noble Medal – South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer, which is open to all individual volunteers across the State
• The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility – recognises the strong contribution the corporate sector makes to our communities through philanthropy, partnerships and corporate volunteering
• ‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award – for a volunteer community project that has had a significant community benefit
Anyone can nominate eligible recipients for these awards and self-nominations are accepted.
Guidelines and online application forms will be available on the Office for Volunteers website.

For more information, phone 1300 014 712.

01/03/2019

Open for application! – Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service

Do your volunteers go above and beyond? Have you wondered how you can let them know they are appreciated? Why not nominate them for the 2019 Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for outstanding volunteer service?
The Premier’s Certificate provides an opportunity for volunteer-involving organisations and community groups to recognise and reward excellence and significant achievements by nominating one (or more) of their volunteers.
Nominations are now open for this prestigious recognition certificate to award at an occasion such as National Volunteer Week (20-26 May 2019), on Volunteers Day (10 June 2019), at an Annual General Meeting, or a special morning/afternoon tea.
Who can nominate: South Australian based volunteer-involving organisations and community groups
How to nominate: Guidelines and online application forms are available on the Office for Volunteers website from Monday 18 February
For more information, phone the Office for Volunteers on 1300 014 712 or email ofv@sa.gov.au
Open for nominations until 5pm, Friday 29 March 2019.

12/07/2018

250th edition of The State of Volunteering online!

Help us celebrate our 250th issue of the State of Volunteering Online by getting a friend or colleague to subscribe!

Do you have a story for The State of Volunteering Online? Articles and photos about your volunteering experiences, events, projects and achievements can be emailed to ofv@sa.gov.au.

http://ofv.sa.gov.au/resources/e-newsletter

DCSI is committed to ensuring that all South Australians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's well-being and provide support to people when they need it.

17/05/2018

Looking to make friends and connect to local city organisations whilst having the time of your life? If yes, then don't miss the the WAY: Amazing Wellbeing Race on Friday May 25 from 2pm-6pm!

Still not convinced? There'll be a ton of food and a goodie bag worth $30 for each participant, plus the chance to win prizes worth up to $750

Tickets selling fast, grab your tickets today by clicking below. Don't forget to invite your friends to come along, this event is not to be missed!

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Find the WAY: Amazing Wellbeing Race * Are you 18-24-years old? * Do you live, study, volunteer and/or work in the City of Adelaide? * Do you like to have fun, learn new things and make new friends while you're at it? If yes! Then the Find the WAY: Amazing Wellbeing Race is for you! What's included....

19/03/2018

The Community Voices Program provides a unique opportunity for community organisations to partner with Flinders University film-making students to produce community documentaries or online video advertisements to promote, train or recruit volunteers.
Do you work for a community organisation that relies on volunteers? Do you want to promote the work you do and increase volunteer participation?
Work with Flinders University filmmaking students to produce a short video about your organisation, what you do and your community impact.
Check out the latest documentry videos produced by the students below:
2017/18 Community Voices Short Documentaries

CanDo Group
Streaming: https://youtu.be/9_k0JRiy6eI

Country Fire Service Volunteers Association (CFSVA)
Streaming: https://youtu.be/jjZBVZbmzHg

Genealogy SA
Streaming: https://youtu.be/4JpqTQgw6VE

Grandparents for Grandchildren (GFGSA)
Streaming: https://youtu.be/8Vz12xg7_3U

Technology for Ageing and Disability (TADSA)
Streaming: https://youtu.be/7T6NYTpHfuw

Complete Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2n0IJ-IgrV7oWia28VxJqPh-9qyunqf7

More information on the Community Voices program here.

19/03/2018

Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service – nominations closing soon!

Do your volunteers go above and beyond?
Have you wondered how you can let them know they are appreciated?
Why not nominate them for the 2018 Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for outstanding volunteer service?

The Premier’s Certificate provides an opportunity for volunteer-involving organisations and community groups to recognise and reward excellence and significant achievements by nominating one (or more) of their volunteers.

Submit your nomination for a certificate to award at an occasion such as National Volunteers Week (21-27 May 2018), on Volunteers Day (11 June 2018), at an Annual General Meeting, or a special morning/afternoon tea.

Who can nominate: South Australian based volunteer-involving organisations and community groups

How to nominate: Online nomination form and guidelines For more information, phone the Office for Volunteers on 1300 014 712 or email ofv@sa.gov.au

Nominations close at 5pm, Friday 6 April 2018.

https://www.ofv.sa.gov.au/volunteer-recognition/volunteer-certificate-recognition-program

19/09/2017

Does your organisation need a promotional video?

Work with Flinders University filmmaking students to produce a short video about your organisation, what you do and your community impact.
Choose either an online video advertisement (ad) or a short documentary:
• an online video ad is a 30-second video. It will help you to promote, celebrate and recruit volunteers for your organisation. It may contain high impact visuals, a storyline, music, and voiceover narration.
• a short documentary is a three to five minute video. It will showcase the work you do and the role of volunteers in your organisation. It may contain video interviews, footage of volunteers, activities, events, and voiceover narration.

About the program

Community Voices is an exciting and innovative initiative assisting community groups to promote and market themselves in the community.
The program provides a unique opportunity for community groups to partner with filmmaking students from Flinders University to produce community documentaries or online video advertisements to promote, train or recruit volunteers.
The program benefits partners with volunteer organisations gaining access to a new medium and students gaining valuable professional experience.

Who can apply: Incorporated, community based not-for-profit organisations.

How to apply: The online application form and guidelines can be downloaded at http://ofv.sa.gov.au/programs/community-voices-program

For more information: phone 1300 650 985 or email grantssa@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 5pm Friday 20 October 2017.

The Office for Volunteers is responsible for creating a consistent and cohesive strategic approach to the long-term development of volunteer policy and programs, in South Australia.

06/06/2017

Young Volunteer Scholarships

The Young Volunteer Scholarships reward young South Australians, aged 25 years or under, who volunteer their time and talents to help others in the community.

Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 towards the cost of course fees or textbooks for courses at university, TAFE or a registered vocational college.

For guidelines and an online application form, visit the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion website at www.ofv.sa.gov.au/youngvolunteerscholarships.

For more information contact the Grants Team on 1300 650 985 or email grantssa@sa.gov.au.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 21 July 2017.

DCSI is committed to ensuring that all South Australians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's well-being and provide support to people when they need it.

09/03/2017

Would your organisation benefit from a review of its web and social media presence and recommendations to engage its target audience more effectively? UniSA communication students will do this as part of their course. Apply by the end of March. If interested, see: http://www.communitywebs.org/current-opportunities.php

Students completing the course second year course, News and Social Media Connections, will conduct a review and critique of your website and social media presence,write a design and content brief for a new site and prepare a social media strategy. If you would like to apply for this please email

10/10/2016

2016 Community Voices Program is now open

Community Voices is an exciting and innovative initiative assisting not-for-profit community organisations to promote and market their services.

The program provides community organisations with the opportunity to work in partnership with Flinders University Screen and Media students to produce online video advertisements and documentaries to promote services and train or recruit volunteers.

Who can apply: Incorporated, community based not-for-profit organisations.

How to apply: The online application form and guidelines can be download from the Office for Volunteers website athttp://ofv.sa.gov.au/programs/community-voices-program .

For more information, contact the Office for Volunteers on 1300 014 712.

DCSI is committed to ensuring that all South Australians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's well-being and provide support to people when they need it.

14/09/2016

The 2016 Governor’s Multicultural Awards are now open for nominations!

These important awards celebrate South Australians who promote multiculturalism and increase understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity in our community. The Awards are administered by Multicultural SA and presented by His Excellency, the Governor of South Australia.

Nominations close Friday 7 October 2016, with winners to be announced at a ceremony in early 2017 at Government House to celebrate South Australia’s cultural diversity.

To nominate online, or for more information visit the Multicultural SA website at www.multicultural.sa.gov.au/GMA.

In 2016, there are three new categories individuals and organisations can nominate for - aged care, family safety and economic development.

The Award categories are:

- Arts and culture (individual and organisation)
- Community sector (individual and organisation)
- Media
- Private sector
- Public sector
- Volunteer
- Senior volunteer
- Youth (individual and organisation)
- Outstanding individual achievement
- Aged care (individual and organisation)
- Family safety (individual and organisation)
- Economic development (individual and organisation)

15/06/2016

Volunteer scholarships for young South Australians

The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion is calling for applications for the Youth Volunteer Scholarship Awards which recognise the time and energies of young people who volunteer in the community.

Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 towards the cost of course fees or textbooks for courses at university, TAFE or a registered vocational college.

For guidelines and an online application form, visit the Office for Volunteers website at www.ofv.sa.gov.au.

For more information, phone 1300 014 712.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 22 July 2016.

17/05/2016

register now!