About Us
Volunteering Illawarra’s vision is to be a regional
centre of excellence that promotes volunteering and the value of volunteers to
the community. Our primary activity is the operation of a regional volunteer
resource centre across the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Local Government
Areas.
Our mission is -
Funding and Management
Volunteering Illawarra is a community service auspiced by Wollongong City Council, within the Community, Cultural & Library Services Division. We are fully funded by grants from the Federal Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) and Human Services - Community Services.
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Our Staff
Volunteering Illawarra employs a team
of 5 staff and 7 volunteers. Staff include a coordinator, administration
officer, referral officer and community development workers.
Office hours
The office is staffed
Monday to Thursday, from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Our team of volunteers conduct
interviews with potential volunteers, and are trained to assist people to
find the right job. Interviews are conducted Monday to Thursday between
9.30am and 3.00pm.