How to make volunteering work for you (at any stage of your career)
Keen to make a difference through volunteering, but too busy to make the commitment? You may be surprised at how much you can help, regardless of how little time you have on offer.
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How to make volunteering work for you (at any stage of your career)
Keen to make a difference through volunteering, but too busy to make the commitment? You may be surprised at how much you can help, regardless of how little time you have on offer.
How to balance volunteering with other commitments
Mel, like many of us, leads a busy life, but still finds the time to give back to the community.
How to find your volunteering fit
It’s well known that volunteering is good for your health, your community, and can even help land you a job. But to get the most out of volunteering, you need to find the right fit.
5 steps to finding your perfect volunteer opportunity
Here’s how to find (and land) a gig that helps you give back; in a role you’ll find rewarding.
Why Volunteer?
MoreHow to make your passion your job
This video touches on the story of Jesse - the founder of St Kilda Mum's. Jesse turned her passion for helping less fortunate families into a paid role.
How volunteering can help your career
You volunteer because you love it. But guess what? You’re also building up career brownie points every time you give your time to a good cause.
How volunteering can positively impact your kids
Do you want to spend quality time together as a family? Why not volunteer to help others? Volunteering as a family can be very rewarding and at the same time give back to the community.
Benefits of volunteering
Being a volunteer isn’t just about giving. You can get a lot back in return from being involved in such an event - both personally and professionally.
Be Inspired
MoreCarl’s Story
Berry Street asked me if I (along with a small team from ANZ) could assist them with an external review of this process to help inform them whether they were on the right track.
How to make passion your job
This video tells the story of Michael who worked in insurance for 13 years. Michael then went on to follow his passion and is now the manager of Open Heart International.
Emma's Story
Every year at SEEK we are provided with a volunteer day where we can leave the office and choose to volunteer with an organisation of our choice. Last year, my team chose to volunteer as a group at the Royal Children's Hospital in the cancer ward.
Claudette's Story
I first started volunteering at the Centre when my children left home and I had retired. The initial decision was made because it was so close to home, but now it has become an integral part of my week.
Turning volunteering into a career at GC2018
Watch how Nat turned volunteering into a career and worked at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.