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 to:
Funding and Management:
Volunteering Illawarra is a community service auspiced
by Wollongong City Council, within the Community and Cultural Services
Division. We are fully funded by grants from the Federal
Government Department of Family & Community Services, NSW Department
of Ageing, Disability & Home Care and the NSW Department
of 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.