Mara oversees the strategic direction of VWA, working at the local, state and national level to promote volunteering. She also provides strong leadership for the team at VWA. We firmly believe that Mara knows EVERYONE, she has more contacts than the electoral roll!
Denise works on various tasks including research and policy development in this role. Denise provides support to all the project team and will be leading the re-established research committee. Denise never says no to free food and drink.
When Denise is not eating or drinking she can be found entertaining the staff with her infectious laugh and quick wit.
Jen oversees the ongoing development and maintenance of the VWA and YVolunteer websites, the VIKTOR Online database and the VWA e newsletter. Jen also works with Mara on VWA funding reports and oversees the Services team consisting of volunteer services, membership, research, IT, training and development.
Jen's Scottish accent throws people so she now also answers to the names Jan and Janet!
As the Business Services Manager, Margaret has taken on this highly valued role and will help connect Volunteering WA and corporate organisations.
Margaret LOVES desserts and is always first in line for something sweet.
Martha is currently working on our Better Connections project. She also looks after all our training and development work.
Originally from Canada, Martha has yet to acquire a taste for Vegemite. She is also the keep fit queen and is always off to do some form of exercise.
Maurene comes to VWA from the government sector and provides executive support for the Board and senior management team. Along with the admin team Maurene also provides support and structure for the smooth and efficient operation of the VWA office.
Maurene hears several different pronunciations of her name everyday!
Melusha works with us on various different projects that come up. At the moment she is working in our youth and events team.
Melusha first joined VWA as a volunteer in 2008 and is also studying at university. We feel Melusha is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Peter H. was originally hired to oversee systems and research development for the Enhancing Access program. However, his background in corporate accounting has since led him to take over as our Senior Financial Controller.
Peter's sense of humour (or sarcasm?) and smiling face are a welcome addition to the VWA team.
Peter M. joined VWA as IRIS, our Internet Referral Information Service volunteer. Peter works with Denise, Robert and Jen making sure that VIKTOR (our membership and positions database) is always up to date.
Peter M.'s love of arts and culture has led to the formation of a VWA Social Committee.
Robert works behind-the-scenes to ensure all electronic systems are operating properly. He also provides support to community organisations and VRCs that utilise the VIRA and VIKTOR programs.
Robert loves his X Box and lives on Nandos food.
As Senior Manager Development, Traci oversees the development team, which includes corporate volunteering and youth program management. She liaises with key stakeholders in the business, youth and education sectors.
Traci works part time, spending the rest of the week being overrun by her young children's busy schedules!
Wendy does a joint role at Volunteering WA looking after both training and development and part of volunteer services. An experienced volunteer manager Wendy has a wealth of sector knowledge.
Wendy joined the team at Volunteering WA in 2011 and in her past life was a Volunteer Resource Centre manager at Peel VRC.
Lucia works in our finance office handling a range of different tasks. From time to time she also helps out with corporate volunteering days.
Lucia shares an office with Peter H and does a great job at keeping him in line!
Olwyn shares this job role with Wendy and focuses on our own internal volunteers and the running of the Joondalup VRC. Olwyn also takes on the annual volunteer manager role for Homeless Connect.
Olwyn is a real people person with a big focus on her lovely family.