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Tasmanian Peak Bodies Agree Principles for Engagement and Recovery Volunteering Tasmania has joined forces with 10 other Tasmanian Peak bodies to develop a shared statement of intention for engaging Tasmanians in recovery and rebuilding. Collectively this group of peak bodies represents the majority of Tasmanians and are committed to supporting [...]

At today’s Volunteering Tasmania Digital Conference, the Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein MP announced additional funding over three years to support Volunteering Tasmania. The funding will help the organisation reach out and support volunteers across Tasmania, to ensure that community programs, services and activities in Tasmania are able to continue to [...]

The 2020 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards looked a little different this year, with the ceremony taking place virtually on Monday 7 December. In celebration of International Volunteer Day, Saturday 5 December, the fifth annual awards recognised the invaluable contribution volunteers make to the Tasmanian community, while raising awareness of the important [...]

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and 2021 marks 20 years of improving support and awareness. Sue Radford is a Hospice Volunteer and treasurer for Hospice Care Association of North West Tasmania Inc, and co-founder of Flickering Memories High Tea, which fundraises for ovarian and breast cancer. Hospice Volunteers assist [...]

Continuous Professional Development Program for Professional Leaders Volunteering Tasmania’s CPD (Continuous Professional Development) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers is designed to improve their knowledge and maintain a high standard of professional practice. This program supports their continuous professional development by formally recognising the work they do to raise the [...]