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Volunteering Workshop Job Seeking Strategies
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Volunteering Workshop
Job Seeking Strategies
Today’s Presentation
• Career Components - Volunteering• Why Volunteer?• Networking & Volunteering Opportunities• Volunteering & the Hidden Job Market• Guest Presenters• Question Time
Career Components
Your CareerJOB FINDING STRATEGIES
- Networking- Industry Awareness
- Job Applications
Professional Associations
EDUCATION & TRAININGVCE / VCAL
Certificate I – IVDiploma/Adv. Diploma
DegreeMasters
Networking & Professional
Development
Work Experience Volunteering Placements
Apprenticeships Cadetships
Traineeships
Why volunteer
Connects you to others
• Search volunteer ads online -www.govolunteer.com.au
• Make new friends and contacts
Assists with career
development
• Gain valuable job | employability skills• Gaining career experience• Find potential future employers
Good for your wellbeing
• Helps counteract the effects of stress, isolation and anxiety
• Volunteering increases self-confidence• Volunteering provides a sense of purpose
Where should you volunteer?
• Start by considering your goals and interests.
• Why do you want to volunteer?
Opportunities available
Website designerCopywriterArts Project ManagerTreasurer Social Media ManagerSpecial Education Program MentorAged Care and Dementia SupportOnline Sales AssistantActivity HostFish Care VolunteerNursing VolunteerCat Foster CarerEducation VolunteerPatient Transport Volunteer Driver
Where to find volunteering opportunities
Seek VolunteerVolunteering VictoriaGo VolunteeringEthical JobsLinkedInLocal councilsProbono AustraliaDirect on organisation’swebsitesSt Vincent de Paul SocietyGroomed to GoVolunteer MatchSpringvale Learning Centre
The Hidden Job Market
Up to 70% of jobs are not advertised
Crack the Hidden Job Market by
Networking“A group of people who exchange
information and contacts for professional or social purposes.”
Oxford English Dictionary
Where Can We Network?
• At Special Events• At TAFE• Work Experience• While Volunteering• At parties• Sporting Activities• Wherever we meet new people
Guest Speakers
• Jane Bridges: St. Vinnies Volunteering Program• Christine/ Elena: Springvale Learning & Activity Centre• Marian Gandy: Groomed to Go• Sarah Thompson: Casey Volunteer
& Transport Program• Samantha Ellison: Casey Volunteer Match
Guest Speakers
• St. Vinnies Volunteering Program
Presenter:
Jane Bridges
Chisholm’s Career Month –volunteering with Vinnies
PREPARED BYJane Bridges
Education Co-Ordinator Dandenong
Education Programs
Education Programs
What can Vinnies Education Programs offer you? • A pathway into community engagement and working in a social justice
environment
• Opportunities for training and development of workplaceskills - critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, team work,communication, growth mindset, and workplace compliance
• Development of life skills - social and emotional support,flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity and opportunities forinterpersonal capacity building.
Education Programs
What can Vinnies Education Programs offer you?
Education Programs
Do Good. Foster Good. Join Good.
Visit http://bit.ly/educationvolunteersCall our HR team at Vinnies 1300 736 933 Email [email protected]
At Vinnies we know that education transforms lives and helps tocreate positive outcomes for future generations.
Volunteer at Vinnies
Guest Speakers
• Springvale Learning & Activity Centre
Presenters:
Christine & Elena
Guest Speakers
• Groomed to Go
Presenter:
Marian Gandy
Shop 6/11 Station Street MallFrankston 3199 Ph: 9770 [email protected]
Groomed to GoInformation session
Established in 2008, our women’s
program is part of the international
affiliation of Dress for Success
organisations.
Since 2019 our services extend to
people from all walks of life and circumstances.
About Groomed to Go Inc.
All services provided by
Groomed to Go Inc. are free of
charge to clients.
Groomed to Go Inc. is endorsed by the ATO as a deductible gift
recipient charity.
Our Services
In-person programs: these includes a one-on-one dressing appointment at our premises in Frankston with personalised support before and after the appointment, and referral to other programs and services as required.
Virtual programs: these include our virtual dressing and pack-and-send program, plus career counselling and workshops offered by our partner Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre, Dandenong.
Volunteer Roles Social Media/Content writerEvents
Stylist/DresserGrants/Research/Writer
Contact [email protected] 03 9770 0220
Guest Speakers
• City of Casey
Presenters:
Samantha Ellison & Sarah Thompson
Connect – Participate - Belong
Samantha Ellison – Community Volunteer Coordinator andSarah Thompson – Coordinator Volunteer and Transport Program
Volunteering in Casey
What is volunteering?
Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good
and without financial gain.*
*Source – Volunteering Australia
Who can volunteer?
Anyone can:• Seniors, young people, middle aged• Students• Retired, qualified, unqualified, • Mums / Grans, Dads / Grandads…..• All genders• Children• Any culture or religion• Families / friends• Able bodied and those with disabilities
• Meet John and Heidi his guide dog
Some of the best reasons are:• Have fun• Build self esteem• Make friends• Reduce stress• Create a sense of purpose / belonging• Improve skills• Give back to community• Make people happy• Share expertise• Good mental health & well-being• Did I mention fun!
Why do people volunteer ?
www.volunteermatcher.com.au
How can you get involved?
• Volunteer Matcher website• Community centres and hubs• Direct approach• Faith groups• Local social media and press• Sporting clubs• Local schools
Volunteer Opportunities at Casey
How do I get started volunteering for the City of Casey?
Email us at [email protected]
For more information go to www.casey.vic.gov.au/volunteering
Contact details
www.casey.vic.gov.au/volunteering
www.volunteermatcher.com.au
Visit http://bit.ly/educationvolunteersCall our HR team at Vinnies 1300 736 933 Email [email protected]
www.ethicaljobs.com.auwww.volunteer.com.auwww.volunteeringvictoria.org.auwww.govolunteer.com.auwww.probonoaustralia.com.au
