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26th July
9:30 to 11:30 am
In person
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Fundraising for Not For Profits (Southeast Volunteers)
The session covers core principles of financial management and good budgeting, understanding donor motivations and principles for seeking donations, developing a bequest strategy for charity donations in Wills, key elements of successful funding submissions and standing out, and the importance of risk management, including the risk management process and managing potential risk areas using a risk matrix and ratings.
This free training is provided courtesy of the Volunteer Management Activity Project (VMA5).
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1st August
9:30 - 10:30am
In person
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Volunteering Working Group - Meeting 1
This working group will run every six-weeks for Stonnington groups and organisations looking to discuss topics related to volunteering.
- Volunteer recruitment and retention
- Explore challenges and strategies to engage volunteers
- Increasing/restoring volunteer levels in Stonnington
- Explore what’s working and what’s not for local volunteers
- Volunteer inclusion and accessibility in Stonnington
- Strategies to build upon the capabilities of local organisations to bring on volunteers
- Sought after skills and capabilities for organisations in Stonnington
Please email communitydevelopment@stonnington.vic.gov.au to register.
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2nd August
4:00 - 5:30pm
Free on Zoom
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Introduction to Volunteering (Southeast Volunteers)
The Introduction to Volunteering workshop is an informal introduction to volunteering. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteering experiences.
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2nd August
9:30 - 12:30pm
Free on Zoon
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The 3Rs: Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition (Volunteering Victoria)
This interactive workshop provides participants with strategies they can implement into their program. Participants will use the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement to develop or improve an existing volunteer program so that they can successfully recruit, retain and recognise the important contribution volunteers make; leading to longer retention rates and a healthy workplace culture.
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8th August
9:30 - 12:30pm
Free on Zoom
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A-Z of Volunteer Management - Part 1 (Volunteering Victoria)
This interactive workshop provides participants with a sound understanding of best practice volunteer management. Participants will be taken through each stage of the volunteer’s involvement, based on the ‘life cycle’ model of volunteer management. This workshop will also help you to identify your strengths as a manager or leader of volunteers and discuss how to build a positive workplace culture through values-based leadership.
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9th August
10 - 11am
Free on Zoom
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Rights and Responsibilities of Committee Members Training
The world of the committee member is not an easy one but can be so rewarding. Join us for an insightful one-hour seminar on being a committee member of an NGO, where you'll explore the key principles behind making a meaningful impact in your community. Delve into the fascinating world of non-profit organizations as we uncover the vital role committee members play in building positive communities. Discover the art of effective leadership, strategic decision-making, minimum legal requirements and impactful collaborations.
Don't miss this invaluable free opportunity to unlock your potential and contribute to a brighter future – reserve your spot today!
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9th August
9:30 - 12:30pm
Free on Zoom
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The 'Tuff' Stuff: Volunteer Performance Counselling (Volunteering Victoria)
While managing volunteers is usually a rewarding task, there can be a nasty side to volunteer management: performance counselling. When a volunteer isn’t performing to the best of their ability, or worse — is acting in a negative way that is disrupting your organisation — then performance counselling is in order.
This interactive workshop helps managers and leaders of volunteers with the art of performance counselling.
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15th August
9:30-12:30pm
Free on Zoom
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A-Z of Volunteer Management - Part 2 (Volunteering Victoria)
This interactive workshop provides participants with a sound understanding of best practice volunteer management. Participants will be taken through each stage of the volunteer’s involvement, based on the ‘life cycle’ model of volunteer management. This workshop will also help you to identify your strengths as a manager or leader of volunteers and discuss how to build a positive workplace culture through values-based leadership.
Register Here
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16th August
10:00-12:00pm
In person
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Introduction to Volunteering (Southeast Volunteers)
The Introduction to Volunteering workshop is an informal introduction to volunteering. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteering experiences.
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23rd August
11:00 - 12:30pm
Free on Zoom
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Leadership in Volunteering Special Interest Group (Volunteering Victoria)
The Leadership in Volunteering Special Interest Group (SIG) has been established by Volunteering Victoria to support the interests, activities and advancement of Leaders and Managers of Volunteers and Volunteer Management
Find out more and register here
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28th August
9:30 - 11:30am
Online
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Cultural Competency (Southeast Volunteers)
This workshop covers awareness of Aboriginal culture and identity, recognising the strengths within Aboriginal culture and communities, fostering an understanding of the impact of colonisation and past policies on Aboriginal people today, enhancing the capacity to engage with and respond to Aboriginal colleagues and clients, and inspiring participants to embark on a journey towards greater cultural competence.
This free training is provided courtesy of the Volunteer Management Activity Project (VMA5).
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20th September
10:00-12:00pm
In person
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Introduction to Volunteering (Southeast Volunteers)
The Introduction to Volunteering workshop is an informal introduction to volunteering. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteering experiences.
Register Here
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Online
EOI Open
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Stonnington City Council is offering a limited number of accredited training courses for organisations to develop skills and knowledge on mental health first aid. The training teaches organisations how to recognise and respond to vulnerable members of the community experiencing mental health challenges.
The course requires 2 components to be completed.
Component 1 is a series of eLearning modules that takes approximately 5 to 7 hours to complete. The eLearning modules are to be completed prior to completing component 2.
Component 2 requires you to attend 2 x 2.5 hour webinars with High Resolution Australia. The webinars are generally facilitated on Monday and Tuesday mornings starting at 11:30 am.
As there are a limited number of places available, please email communitydevelopment@stonnington.vic.gov.au to register your interest in attending, along with a brief description of how the training will benefit your organisation.
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