Voices of Volunteering – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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

In this episode, Oscar Mussons shares with Charlotte Bosler how his proactive care for community evolved into a thriving career in the volunteering sector.

In this episode, ⁠Dr Ben Hillier⁠ speaks with Andrea Putting about the Social Mission Revolution and its relevance to volunteering and volunteer management.

Husband and young child in tow, Dr Saba Nabi OAM travelled from Delhi to Wagga Wagga/Wiradjuri Country, where her volunteering journey took off. In a conversation with ⁠⁠Charlotte Bosler⁠⁠, she shares her volunteering triumphs, challenges, and thoughts on what it means to be included in her community. ⁠

In a conversation with Charlotte Bosler, Robyn de Szoeke OAM shares her love and lessons as a passionate volunteer, empowering women on the pathway to employment with Dress for Success Sydney.

In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier speaks with the CEO of Youth Action, Kate Munro, about the importance of volunteering with young people. Kate shares her wisdom and tips for engaging this vital demographic and offers some suggestions for confronting common pitfalls in youth volunteering

In this episode, Charlie Bosler, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, has a conversation with Joy Rappo, a member and volunteer of The Compassionate Friends, on loss, listening and kindness.

In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier talks to Janet Irvine of Settlement Services International (SSI) about diverse and inclusive volunteering. They discuss the reasons why we should practice diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our volunteer management as well as practical strategies to build these practices in our organisations.

In this episode, Charlie Bosler, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, speaks with the founder of Blowfly Cricket Australia, Mark Rushton. Mark shares his story in reimagining the beloved Aussie sport for all abilities. Discover how one conversation with a friend sparked a mass community initiative, bringing everyone together on an equal playing field.