Voices of Volunteering

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The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body for volunteering in NSW, explores volunteering and the volunteering sector through interviews with industry experts and those making a difference on the ground. For more information on The Centre for Volunteering and to access resources, tools, training and news head over to volunteering.com.au.

  1. 11/27/2025

    Paul Muller - State of Volunteering Report 2025

    In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier⁠⁠ talks with Paul Muller, author of the 2025 NSW State of Volunteering Report about the report's key findings and what it means for volunteers and volunteer managers. For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ Acknowledgement of Country  The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.   We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

    31 min

  2. 09/25/2025

    Ned Narouz - Ready 2 Change

    In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier⁠ talks with Ned Narouz about his work with youth mentoring charity Ready2Change. They discuss the findings of the Volunteering and Youth report as well as tips to recruit and retain young people in volunteer roles by understanding what matters to them. For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠⁠ Acknowledgement of Country  The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.   We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

    20 min

  3. 09/09/2025

    Dr Saba Nabi OAM

    In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier⁠ talks with Dr Saba Nabi about her volunteering work in Wagga Wagga and the findings of the Women in Volunteering Report.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠⁠ Acknowledgement of Country  The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.   We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

    17 min

  4. 06/20/2025

    Scott Tutton - Australian Sports Commission

    In this episode Dr Ben Hillier speaks with Scott Tutton, the Program Manager of Sport Programs at the Australian Sports Commission about the findings of Volunteering and Sport Supplementary Report.  For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠ Acknowledgement of Country  The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.   We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

    35 min

  5. 03/23/2025

    Kathryn Bredin - Riverina Community College

    In this episode, ⁠Dr Ben Hillier⁠ speaks with Kathryn Bredin, Coordinator of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme at Riverina Community College in Wagga Wagga and was recognised as the 2024 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year. For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠ Acknowledgement of Country  The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.   We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

    12 min

  6. 02/21/2025

    Clint Bertenshaw - The Centre for Volunteering

    In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier speaks with Clint Bertenshaw, Director: Sector Development and Engagement at The Centre for Volunteering about the practical steps that volunteer managers can take to implement the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and a range of other Australian volunteering frameworks. For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - https://volunteering.com.au Acknowledgement of Country  The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.   We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

    19 min

  7. 12/04/2024

    Local Legends: Volunteering - Recognition One Year On with Leanne Hillman

    In a conversation with Charlotte Bosler, Leanne Hillman shares her journey from volunteer to 2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year, and reflects on how the nomination has impacted her personally and benefited her organisation, Victims & Witnesses of Crime Court Support.

    17 min

  8. 11/25/2024

    Let's Talk Volunteering: Graham Toomey

    In this episode, Dr. Ben Hillier speaks to Wiradjuri and Wongaibon man Graham Toomey about volunteering with First Nations Australians.

    22 min
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The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body for volunteering in NSW, explores volunteering and the volunteering sector through interviews with industry experts and those making a difference on the ground. For more information on The Centre for Volunteering and to access resources, tools, training and news head over to volunteering.com.au.

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  • Creator
    The Centre for Volunteering
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Centre for Volunteering
  • Show Website
    Voices of Volunteering