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volunteers offer vital service to community, how do we curb decline?

The number of volunteers has been in decline since 2011. That’s according to peak body, Volunteering Australia. Back then, 1 in 3 Australians volunteered, yet seven years later 7 percent less were involved. Things drastically decreased during the Covid years, with almost two million people no longer volunteering Volunteers are vital to communities and social …

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Volunteers remember the Sydney Olympics 25 years on

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In September 2000, the world turned its eyes to Sydney for one of the most memorable Olympic Games in history. But behind the athletes, the ceremonies, and the global spotlight were thousands of volunteers who helped make it all happen. Image: Image by DOD via pingnews Produced By: Thomas Koutis Featured In Story: Rosemary Mula …

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Wrap With Love volunteers respond to increased demand

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A volunteer knitting and crochet not-for-profit says that although the seasons have changed, the need for a warm blanket remains. Wrap with Love is currently preparing to send out thousands of wraps to those in need in Laos and Syria, while hundreds of volunteers are also responding to the needs of local communities around Australia. …

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