Everyone knows someone who’s a volunteer and we’re often inspired by the great work of volunteer-involving projects and organisations. The Inspiration Zone is your place to share your own stories and read about other people’s experiences in the not-for-profit sector.
Volunteering Australia often receives requests from journalists looking for great stories, so the Inspiration Zone could also lead to publicity for your organisation or cause. But we won’t release your information to any media without your permission. Stories that appear here may also be appear as profiles in involve, our e-newsletter.
Media If you would like to include one of our inspiring volunteers in an article or broadcast, please contact the Communications Manager with your request.
Westpac case study Westpac were the winners of the 2007 Award for Excellence in Corporate Volunteering. Read more about their award-winning employee volunteering program
An astonishing two-way gift Volunteer biographers help terminally ill people record their stories and leave a legacy
A friendship, a fridge, and a school in India Meet Jenny Blake and Marina Posner, two women whose international friendship has been a source of mutual support and has fostered community development
Guiding volunteers onto pathways to learning Susan Finemore of Encompass Community Services is a trainer dedicated to opening up options for people and showing them what’s possible.
Not for the faint-hearted! Fine motor skills and a clinical detachment are needed for the very unusual work done by one group of volunteers at the Adelaide Zoo.
