Please note this session is being run by The Centre for Volunteering who are based in NSW
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Diversity and Inclusion in Volunteering
Inclusion matters.
Join us for a workshop on diversity and inclusion for volunteer-involving organisations, covering how to:
- Understand diversity and inclusion
- Identify and overcome unconscious bias
- Make reasonable adjustments to your workplace and volunteer roles
- Champion a positive and inclusive culture.
This session is presented by Sector Development Coordinator, Alice Anderson (she/they), who has over 10 years’ experience working in the disability sector and over 5 years’ experience in workforce inclusion.
About the Presenter
Alice Anderson (she/they) currently works as the Sector Development Coordinator with a focus on Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program for The Centre for Volunteering, and advocates about the power of volunteering and accessible workplaces. She is a person with learning disabilities, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
Alice has a Bachelor’s in Arts Organisational Learning and Diplomas in Community Service and Business Management. She is passionate about the community services area while ensuring good governance. They currently serve as a board director on two not-for-profit boards; Access Sydney Community Transport and Making Waves Foundation.
Alice has multiple other volunteering activities such as the secretary for Deaf Sailing NSW, co-spokesperson for REDWatch, Girl Guides NSW ACT NT, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Yabun Festival, City West Housing and City of Sydney. She believes that volunteering is a great way to get involved with the local communities, improve themselves and support causes that they are passionate about.
Alice has recently been awarded a volunteer award for her efforts with Sydney World Pride and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras; Excellence in Innovation.
Alice in her spare time enjoys sailing, spending time with friends and riding Fudge, Gypsy Cob Pony, she part-leases. Alice also successfully completing Certificate II on Auslan in 2023.
This online learning is free to Western Australian Volunteer Involving Organisations who are full members of Volunteering WA thanks to funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services.