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Investing in the regions strengthens the future of our nation as a whole. A growing cohort of people call regional and rural Australia home, and contribute significantly to our national economy through vital industries such as agriculture, resources, manufacturing, and tourism. Our regions are integral to shaping a thriving, connected Australia, and it is paramount that the individuals and groups within them are supported to build capacity, adapt to challenges, and seize opportunities for stabilisation and revitalisation. Community groups - such as sporting clubs, hall committees, environmental organisations, and more - are a key piece of the puzzle, serving as the backbone of many townships. In today’s landscape, where volunteerism is declining and resources are often limited, it is imperative these groups are supported to sustain their efforts, adapt to changing circumstances, and continue delivering meaningful contributions to their communities. FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) are very much at the forefront of this work, exemplifying the power and value of investing in the regions. In partnership with Emergency Recovery Victoria, FRRR supported us to collaborate with Into Our Hands Community Foundation to deliver the GROW Volunteering program. Through this program, we were able to support community groups to thrive, create positive change, and strengthen the fabric of our regional areas as flourishing places to live, work, and play.

Sure, summer camps are great, but what if there was something more impactful for your child to do this summer? Here's the facts on the benefits of youth volunteering ? ? Volunteering builds empathy ? Volunteering improves self-confidence ? Kids can gain transferable skills ? Build leadership skills Interested in getting your family started in volunteering with Cypress Missions? Visit our website ??

High school students have a lot to gain from volunteering! Chelsea C Anthony explains the benefits of volunteer work for students, from developing new skills to building a strong college application. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebmHsB4R

NPD practitioners help their communities in so many ways every day. ?? If you're interested in mixing up your schedule and volunteering this summer, consider these tips. Read the full article on NPD in Motion:?https://bit.ly/4bGaqh0

Did you know? The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement have been refreshed to ensure they are contemporary and inclusive of the diversity of volunteering and volunteers. The National Standards are a best practice framework to guide volunteer involvement. The National Standards can be used flexibly, recognising that volunteering takes place in highly diverse settings and ways. We invite all organisations and groups to implement the refreshed National Standards with the guidance of your state or territory Volunteering Peak Body. https://lnkd.in/gzkkEu9P

Some of the work i contributed to during my volunteering in Human Appeal:

As an ethical, community minded and people first business, Community Matters Partnership (CMP) has been a great partnership for our business. Simon says it all in this video - but this is our experience... It is a simple cost versus value equation for us. The cost: 1. A relatively modest financial contribution annually. 2. Structuring the workplace to allow staff to take the time to give back. The value: 1. The sense of well being that comes from volunteering, whether that is spending the day working in a valued local resource like a community garden - or a day at the beach doing our bit for reducing micro-plastics. 2. Team building. On our last corporate volunteering day we had members of our management team working along side people doing work experience and newer team members too. A great opportunity to get our hands dirty and chat on a different level than is always possible in the workplace. 3. Meeting fantastic like minded businesses and people. People make the world go round. Through CMP we not only work along side some of our suppliers and customers (UK Connect Ltd and Signwrite Studios Ltd to name just two) but have also met people and great companies like Rob Molloy of ally and mo media. 4. CMP enables us to easily provide our teams the opportunity to get involved in local projects without us having to do all the planning and arranging. They take all the stress out, do the organising, risk assessments and even provide the tea and biscuits! This negates the time and cost involved of us organising this in house. 5. In addition to volunteering opportunities, CMP also organise some great events - such as the annual quiz night and Runway Challenge. 6. Marketing value - we go out and do something good - we also get to talk about it and the amazing other businesses involved with CMP 7. It makes Cre8tive Space a better place to work and helps us to attract like minded people to join our growing business. value 7 - cost 2! The team at CMP really do make our #CSR programme easier to manage, which makes providing our team with 4 paid volunteering days a year a piece of cake! Thanks to all at CMP for all you do for our business and people! Simon Jarvis Anthea Rastall Rachel Austen and all the team! #volunteering #peoplefirst

AmeriCorps has released new research on ???????????????????????? & ?????????? ???????? ???? ??????????????! ?? This comprehensive look at public service reveals the largest expansion of formal volunteering ever recorded. ?? LEARN MORE: https://Bit.ly/VCLAn2024

?? Dave Thomas, our Volunteering Development Officer, is back with another insightful article for leaders of volunteers! This time, Dave shares his thoughts on Volunteers' Week, starting next week (Monday, 3 June), and this year's #TheBigHelpOut! ?? Read it here https://buff.ly/3yvcERu

For young people growing up in underserved communities, opportunities to volunteer – and access the many benefits that volunteering can bring – are all too often limited or non-existent. What can decision makers do to level the playing field? Young people who took part in the Young Person’s Manifesto survey were clear with their ask: more clear routes into positive, constructive and accessible opportunities, and improved information about how they can get involved. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d-prMHVq