A sector at the crossroads: how volunteering needs to change
Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family
Fri, 24 May 2024
As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week, it's vital we create the conditions for volunteering to thrive – our society depends on it, says chair of the National Volunteering Strategy and The Smith Family CEO, Doug Taylor.
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Flexibility is key to my volunteering with Delta Therapy Dogs
Dee Rudebeck, Adviser, News and Storytelling, Philanthropy Australia
Fri, 24 May 2024
Every second Saturday I drive to a beautiful woodland setting in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula with my dear pal Paddy, who also happens to be the best dog in the world. He is a very handsome and chilled border terrier, and together we are a Delta Therapy Dog Team. He is the superhero in this duo though and even has a cape.
Corporate volunteering: from food packing to skill sharing
Romy Sandler, Macquarie Group Foundation
Fri, 24 May 2024
As the volunteer sector becomes more adaptable and diverse, corporate volunteering is rich with scope for further innovation. Romy Sandler, Staff Engagement Lead for the Macquarie Group Foundation in ANZ, shares some of the initiatives Macquarie have developed to engage employees.
