Tag Archive for: volunteering
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