This year's National Volunteer Week will be held 20 - 26 May 2024 with the theme "Something for Everyone".
To celebrate the week the following activities for community groups and support groups are being delivered:
Social Media Essentials
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 9am - 11am
Busselton Community Resource Centre, 21 Camilleri Street
In today's digital age, it is essential for not-for-profit organisations to establish a healthy social media presence on prominent platforms. This workshop will provide you with the essential information you need to formulate a well-crafted social media strategy and tips and tricks for creating engaging content efficiently and enhancing brand awareness.
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Grant Information Session
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 11am - 12pm
Busselton Community Resource Centre, 21 Camilleri Street
ConnectGroups and the City of Busselton invite local Support Groups and community groups to join them for a grants information session to learn about funding opportunities available. ConnectGroups will showcase its Pay it Forward and Dream it Forward small grants programs, and the City of Busselton will provide an overview of its community funding and grants.
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Facilitated Networking Lunch
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 12pm - 1.30pm
Busselton Community Resource Centre, 21 Camilleri Street
Join us for a facilitated session aimed at support groups, community groups, and community champions interested in learning more about what's happening in the local community. The event will include a 'Who's in the Room' session for participants to share information about their group and their work within the community, followed by a networking lunch.
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Connect and Maintain Meaningful Membership
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 12pm - 1.30pm
Busselton Community Resource Centre, 21 Camilleri Street
Explore and discover ways to boost engagement and satisfaction in your support or community group. Join us for a dynamic workshop where we'll delve into valuing members, fostering active communication, and ensuring accessibility for all. Get equipped with essential basics for maximizing the impact and enjoyment of your group gatherings.
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National Volunteer Week Expo
Wednesday 22 May 2024, 10am - 2pm
Mitchell Park, Busselton
A great opportunity to showcase your volunteer organisation or community group, sell merchandise and raise funds.
To register your organisation for a stall please contact Carl Holroyd at the Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre on volunteers@westnet.com.au
Reframing Volunteering: Marketing volunteering for younger generations
Thursday 23 May 2024, 10am - 12pm
Busselton Community Resource Centre, 21 Camilleri Street
This training session, led by Lush’s CEO Clare Reid and supported by Mike Drysdale, will explore ways to reframe volunteering and provide you with a roadmap to rethinking volunteer marketing. To the right audience, the right actions will mean everything – and will pave the way for community growth, new memberships, and meaningful change.
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Power up your Socials : Harnessing Canva, ChatGPT and Meat Suite for Social Media Content Generation
Thursday 23 May 2024, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Busselton Community Resource Centre, 21 Camilleri Street
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer coordinator or manager or just starting out, this session is perfect for anyone eager to elevate their design skills and make a real impact. From creating eye-catching social media graphics to designing professional presentations, we'll cover it all. Delivered by Victoria Yuen, CEO at Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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