EdConnect Australia
EdConnect Australia trains and supports volunteers to work in local schools, providing a safety net for young people who might otherwise struggle to realise their potential - in school and life. They connect volunteers who want to make a difference, with young people in school who need extra help and guidance, be it mentoring or learning support. EdConnect Australia aims to equip young people with the life skills they need to succeed. Volunteers do this by building positive and supportive relationships with each student.
EdConnect Australia offers two types of volunteering opportunities; Mentoring and Learning Support Volunteering. The description of each role is broken down on their website.
CEO of EdConnect Australia Gerri Clay, comments on how being a member of VWA has helped the organisation.
“Our partnership with VWA is a crucial. We thrive on having an active and involved partnership and love to exchange information and share knowledge in order to continue to provide intergenerational volunteering opportunities to assist both primary and secondary students who might otherwise struggle.”
EdConnect Australia values the guidance and knowledge that VWA are able to provide as the peak volunteering body in WA, not only to our volunteers but also to our staff and broader organisation, in order for us to thrive.
Awards WA
Awards WA provides The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Western Australia. The Award is a global framework for non-formal education, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a difference in their world. Through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure and volunteering in their community, the Award helps young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world. It operates in more than 130 countries and territories, helping to inspire millions of young people. We've got nearly 60 years of experience and our ambition is to make the Award accessible to every 14-24 year old in Western Australia, regardless of ability, experience or culture.
In WA, the Award is operated in 100+ organisations across the State, with over 4,000 young people engaged on a daily basis with their Award journey, with 2,000 Participants starting in 20/21. Participants are supported by almost 4,000 volunteers and devote more than 23,000 hours annually to volunteering in their community.
We provide the program framework, resources, support and celebration to all involved in the Award in WA with our small team of 3.2FTE.
"As you can imagine, with such a small yet dynamic team, we are so grateful for the support and benefits we receive as a member of Volunteering WA. In the past, we have had documents reviewed to ensure compliance and governance, workplace planning review, as well as CRM Analysis. The value add as a member has been far above our annual fee!
“Volunteering WA and their amazing staff under the leadership of Tina Williams, provide services and support to ensure their members feel valued, heard and educated”.
Katie Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Awards WA
