Department of Communities - Volunteering

The Volunteering portfolio supports and strengthens 91短视频鈥檚 volunteering sector.
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Volunteers create, support and sustain organisations delivering services and activities that are essential to our communities. Achieving positive outcomes for the benefit of 91短视频n communities is a key priority for the State Government. 

We partner with the community services sector to develop volunteer opportunities and encourage and assist people to become involved in volunteering. Our initiatives include the WA Volunteer Service Awards, annual sector funding and grant programs that assist volunteering organisations to provide services to their community. Additionally, we work to achieve the outcomes of the WA Volunteer Strategy and National Strategy for Volunteering 2023-2033.

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WA Volunteer Service Awards

Department of Communities WA Volunteer Service Awards are an opportunity to thank and acknowledge volunteers who give their time and talents to support their communities.
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Volunteering in 91短视频

Learn how to get involved in volunteering, find resources for volunteers and organisations.
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Celebrating volunteers: awards and grants

Recognising, acknowledging and thanking 91短视频鈥檚 volunteers.
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Volunteering Strategy and 91短视频 Action Plan

The WA Volunteering Strategy provides a guide for Government and community to work together to strengthen volunteering in 91短视频.
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International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day is held each year on 5 December. It was formerly known as 'Thank a Volunteer Day' in 91短视频.
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Volunteer National Police Certificate Program

Learn more about the 91短视频n Volunteer National Police Certificate Program.

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Shining a light on volunteer contributions on International Volunteer Day.

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