Tag: volunteers
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Delegates' Report: Examples of Leadership and Passion
On the 29th of April until the 1st of May I attended the Local Government Managers Association Conference in Hobart. The conference was themed the Power to make a difference and the Passion to lead and this was reinforced through the focal points of People, Process and Place, to reflect the foundations of local government.…
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Outer East Citizens Advocacy 21st Anniversary
This evening I was invited to attend the Outer East Citizen’s Advocacy 21st anniversary to celebrate the accomplishments of the organisation in providing a voice for people with disabilities and the frail aged. The Outer East Citizens Advocacy located in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood provides training and referral services to some of eastern Melbourne’s most vulnerable…
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2007 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening
As part of Volunteer Week, the City of Maroondah held its Youth Volunteer recognition evening to acknowledge the many young people in Maroondah that volunteer to their time to community causes. People of all ages are able to volunteer and contribute their skills and talents to making their community a better place to live. Examples…
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Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau 39th AGM
Tonight the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau held its Annual General Meeting to report back to members and to elect a committee for the following twelve months. The Maroondah Citizens Advise Bureau provides assistance, such as food and advice, for people in need and works extensively with a number of other charitable organisations. The Citizens Advice…
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Discussing environmental issues with Maroondah Bushlinks
This evening I attended a Maroondah Bushlinks meeting to discuss environmental issues affecting Maroondah’s many parks and reserves. Maroondah Bushlinks is an umbrella group that includes the volunteer committees of management for parks and natural reserves and environmental friends groups. Maroondah is well known for its leafy image it is imperative that the very environment…
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Opening of the new Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre offices
This evening I was invited to officially open the new offices of the Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre (EVRC), now located in 36 New Street Ringwood. The Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre provides information for people that wish to volunteer within our community. The EVRC acts as a referral body for volunteers through matching people with a…
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Media Release: Calling on Maroondah's young film makers
Maroondah’s budding young film makers still have the opportunity to enter the Snippets Youth Short Film Festival, with registrations closing on Friday 30 March. Councillor Alex Makin said the festival gives young people who have an interest in film a fantastic opportunity to get involved and express their creative side. “Snippets Youth Short Film Festival…