Tag Archive for: volunteering

The Volunteer Organisation Serving God by Repairing Dilapidated Churches

By: Amy Cheng

A roving ministry that travels to different towns in caravans to repair, renovate and restore churches has been around for almost 50 years but not many people know about them. Read more

National Volunteer Week: “A Way to Give Back”

By: Mike Crooks

For Australian teacher Liz O’Sullivan, moving to Thailand for nearly two years to use her skills has been a rewarding experience. Read more

Volunteering Isn’t Just About Helping, it’s Community Building

By: Laura Bennett

At face value, volunteering is simply a generous offer of your time and skills to an organisation or cause you care about. In reality though, it goes far beyond that, having a profound affect on our cultural identity. Read more

The Nurse Who Found Hope By Living on a Surgery Ship

By: Georgia Free

I’m sure most of us have been subjected to some form of surgical procedure at least once in our lives. Wisdom teeth removal, a broken bone, getting an appendix out. Although these surgeries can be a little daunting, they are generally straightforward, safe and accessible. Read more

Australians Prioritising Volunteering Amidst the Challenges of COVID-19

By: McCrindle

There is no doubt that 2020 will be a year for the history books. The unprecedented change across societies, nations and the globe has been characterised by a time of increased volatility and disruption. Read more

10 Community Service Projects Perfect for Introverts

By: Brittany Ann

If you aren’t currently volunteering or helping out in your community in some way–what’s stopping you?

While lack of money and lack of time are two of the biggest reasons people commonly give why they don’t volunteer, there is another important, but often overlooked, reason that sometimes holds people back: They are introverts. Read more

Volunteering Is Good for You – and Surprisingly, Your Kids Want to Do It Too!

By: Linda Lou

If you ever have trouble getting your kids to help out at home, you might be surprised by what you read next. Of 180,000 Australians students surveyed by Resilient Youth, 90% actually want to contribute to society. Read more