Training and Events

  • Training

    Training

    Find out about our training sessions for volunteers and volunteer managers.

  • Events

    Events

    Learn about events we hold throughout the year to celebrate volunteers and volunteer managers.

Upcoming Training and Events

  • 21 Apr

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Volunteer Engagement Planning Workshop (Whitford)

    This compact and informative 2 hour workshop is an introduction to volunteer management and volunteer engagement planning, which will help you recruit, retain and empower your volunteers.

  • 21 Apr

    Events

    Pathways Expo

    This is your opportunity to meet 15+ Community Volunteer Organisations in one location and start a pathway of discovery to see where volunteering can take you.

  • 22 Apr

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering (Stirling)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held in Mirrabooka and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Stirling.

  • 27 Apr

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Online VIRA Demo

    Join an online presentation and take a look at VIRA, how it works, and how it can be used as a volunteer management tool.

  • 27 Apr

    Volunteer Training

    Step Into Volunteering Information Session (Whitford)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held at Whitford Library and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Joondalup.

  • 27 Apr

    Events

    Step into Corporate Volunteering

    Interested in learning more how corporate volunteers might assist your organisation?  This online session will cover how you can best utilise corporate volunteers within your organisation, what’s involved in sourcing a skills-based volunteer or team-based volunteers, what you need to know when hosting a corporate volunteer or team of volunteers and much, much more.

  • 28 Apr

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Fresh Futures - Supporting and empowering Women to Volunteer

    This workshop is in partnership with United Way WA and their Fresh Futures Program. This workshop looks at ways to support women with a current police record and overcoming the barriers to commence volunteering. 

  • 28 Apr

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering (Canning)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held in Cannington and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Canning.

  • 29 Apr

    Volunteer Manager Training

    VIKTOR training - VRC management

    This session is aimed at VRC staff and covers the basics of updating member agencies and positions.

  • 03 May

    Research

    Volunteers in Aged Care Settings – Workshop 1A – Volunteer Managers

    Workshop for volunteer managers and coordinators working in Aged Care settings in Western Australia to inform a Good Practice Guide for the sector. 

  • 05 May

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Introduction To VIKTOR for VWA Members

    If you are new to VIKTOR (the national online volunteer recruitment and referral platform) and responsible for volunteer recruitment, this session will help you get started with posting your volunteer positions online.

  • 05 May

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering Workshop for Women - Naala Djookan Healing Centre

    In partnership with The Naala Djookan Healing Centre, we invite women from the local community to attend a relaxed and informal Step into Volunteering information session.

  • 05 May

    Research

    Volunteers in Aged Care Settings – Workshop 1B – Volunteer Managers

    Workshop for volunteer managers and coordinators working in Aged Care settings in Western Australia to inform a Good Practice Guide for the sector. 

  • 10 May

    Research

    Volunteers in Aged Care Settings – Workshop 2A – Volunteers

    Workshop for volunteers providing services in Aged Care settings in Western Australia to inform a Good Practice Guide for the sector. 

  • 11 May

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Making the most of your Volunteering WA membership

    Would you like to know more about the services and support that available to you and your organisation as a member of Volunteering WA?

  • 12 May

    Research

    Volunteers in Aged Care Settings – Workshop 2B – Volunteers

    Workshop for volunteers involved in Aged Care settings in Western Australia to inform a Good Practice Guide for the sector. 

  • 17 May

    Events

    National Volunteer Week 2021

    This week-long celebration will Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine volunteers, volunteer leaders, and volunteer involving organisations across Australia.

  • 20 May

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Developing Volunteer Engagement Plans (VEP) - South Hedland

    This free three hour workshop is designed to support you and your organisation with developing a thorough volunteer engagement plan.

  • 20 May

    Events

    WA Volunteer of the Year Awards

    Join us as we recognise and honour the recipients of the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards. 

  • 10 Jun

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Making the Most of Your Volunteering WA Membership

    Would you like to know more about the services and support that available to you and your organisation as a member of Volunteering WA?

  • 17 Jun

    Volunteer Manager Training

    Introduction to VIKTOR for VWA Members

    If you are new to VIKTOR (the national online volunteer recruitment and referral platform) and responsible for volunteer recruitment, this session will help you get started with posting your volunteer positions online.

  • 24 Jun

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering (Stirling)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held in Mirrabooka and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Stirling.

  • 30 Jun

    Events

    Step into Corporate Volunteering

    Interested in learning more how corporate volunteers might assist your organisation?  This online session will cover how you can best utilise corporate volunteers within your organisation, what’s involved in sourcing a skills-based volunteer or team-based volunteers, what you need to know when hosting a corporate volunteer or team of volunteers and much, much more.

  • 19 Aug

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering (Stirling)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held in Mirrabooka and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Stirling.

  • 24 Aug

    Events

    Step into Corporate Volunteering

    Interested in learning more how corporate volunteers might assist your organisation?  This online session will cover how you can best utilise corporate volunteers within your organisation, what’s involved in sourcing a skills-based volunteer or team-based volunteers, what you need to know when hosting a corporate volunteer or team of volunteers and much, much more.

  • 23 Sep

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering (Stirling)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held in Mirrabooka and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Stirling.

  • 29 Sep

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering (Canning)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held in Cannington and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Canning.

  • 25 Oct

    Events

    Step into Corporate Volunteering

    Interested in learning more how corporate volunteers might assist your organisation?  This online session will cover how you can best utilise corporate volunteers within your organisation, what’s involved in sourcing a skills-based volunteer or team-based volunteers, what you need to know when hosting a corporate volunteer or team of volunteers and much, much more.

  • 18 Nov

    Volunteer Training

    Step into Volunteering (Stirling)

    The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free informal workshops for anyone thinking about stepping into volunteering. This session will be held in Mirrabooka and will highlight volunteering opportunities in suburbs within Stirling.

  • 22 Nov

    Events

    Volunteering WA 2021 State Conference

    The Volunteering WA 2021 State Conference is the primary forum in WA where leaders and practitioners come together to build knowledge, leadership and best practice in the volunteering sector.

  • 02 Dec

    Events

    IVD Garden Party

    Each year, Volunteering WA brings together hundreds of volunteers at the annual IVD Garden Party to reflect on the year that was, and celebrate the contributions and achievements of volunteers from across the state.

  • 05 Dec

    Events

    International Volunteer Day

    International Volunteer Day (IVD), mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December across the world and recognises the outstanding contribution that volunteers make in their communities.