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| | | Make a Splash: Volunteer with Fishability! Fishability is bringing the joy of fishing to everyone. The inclusive programs create a safe and fun space for individuals with disabilities to experience the thrill of fishing. Whether you want to make a difference, meet new people, or explore a new career path, Fishability has a place for you! 🌊 Where? City of Cockburn and beyond Fishability operates at the Ammunitions Jetty in the City of Cockburn, with additional activities at Fremantle Sailing Club and Val Street Jetty in Rockingham. 🎣 How? Easy as baiting a hook! Join Fishability and make a lasting impact on the lives of others through the joy of fishing! Register your interest here: Volunteer Job Search Page and enter "fish". |
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| | Make a Splash: Volunteer at Coogee Maritime Trail Embark on a thrilling volunteer opportunity this summer with the City of Cockburn at the Coogee Maritime Trail. We're seeking individuals with excellent interpersonal skills to share the rich history of the Coogee Maritime Trail and Omeo Wreck with the community. Details: 2-hour shifts available on Fridays to Sundays during peak times Tasks include providing historical information and promoting responsible snorkelling. About Coogee Maritime Trail: Discover the award-winning Coogee Maritime Trail, featuring an underwater dive and snorkel trail centred around the Omeo Shipwreck. Located just 25 meters from the shore, it's a unique opportunity to contribute to maritime history and archaeology awareness. Volunteer Perks: Full training provided. Option to obtain a First Aid Certificate. Receive 'A Short History of the Barque Omeo.' Get a volunteer kit with a hat, sunscreen, vest, and a City of Cockburn Volunteer Discount Card. Requirements: A passion for maritime history and a First Aid Certificate (desirable but not essential) Ready to make a splash? Apply now and be part of this exciting maritime adventure! Register your interest here: Volunteer Job Search Page and enter "Trail". |
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| 2024 Cockburn Volunteer Awards |
| Nominations Opening Soon! The 2024 Cockburn Volunteer Awards open 1 February 2024 Celebrate volunteers who make a difference in the Cockburn Community! Nominate an individual or organisation to recognise their incredible volunteering efforts. Stay tuned! |
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| | 2024 Cockburn Volunteer Discount Card: Now available! |
| The 2024 Cockburn Volunteer Discount Cards are ready to order for local community groups, clubs and Not-for-profit organisation volunteers! The Cockburn Volunteer Discount program not only rewards our hard-working volunteers but also encourages them to shop local. To register your volunteers for the 2024 cards please click the link below. (T&C apply) |
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| | | | First Aider - Hami Eats - Seeking a first aider, with CPR, who is available to assist at Hami Help's quarterly events. Equipment Coordinator - Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club - Assist in making sure life-saving equipment is in a ready-to-use state at all times to save lives. Watering Assistant - Friends of Clontarf Hill - Do you have time once a fortnight to assist Friends of Clontarf Hill, in Hamilton Hill, in watering their new plantings on a regular basis from November to April? Start looking for volunteering opportunities today! | Volunteer Job Search |
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| | | Events and workshops coming up |
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| | Are You Ready for the Next Round? |
| Next Round of Grants Opens 9am Monday 12 February! Community Grants Donations Group Sponsorship Group Cultural Grants Youth Art Scholarships Environmental Education in Schools |
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| Celebrate Volunteering in Your Community |
| WA Volunteer Serice Awards 2024 Nominations Open! If you have volunteered for five years or a lifetime, volunteer service can now be recognised through expanded service categories. Nominations close on 29 February 2024. |
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| Microlearning Volunteer Engagement Planning Course |
| Volunteering WA Online Course | Self-paced For people who lead volunteers An Introduction to Volunteer Engagement Building a Solid Foundation Connecting & Supporting Volunteers Evaluating and Reviewing your Volunteer Management Program |
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| | The Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre staff would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas and festive season 🎄 We're closed from Thursday, 21 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024. Visit us in the new year to chat about volunteering. We're open by appointment from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm. Call us on 08 9411 3490 or email us at volunteering@cockburn.wa.gov.au |
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