The Armidale Volunteer Referral Service assists people wishing to become actively involved in their local community. Volunteering can provide you with valuable work experience, a chance to contribute to community life, the opportunity to meet new people and allow you to learn new skills.
The AVRS was established in 1998 and is auspiced by Armidale Regional Council. Funding is provided through the Department of Family and Community Services.
Find the right volunteer position for
you
The Armidale Volunteer Referral Service can help you find a volunteer position that will suit your skills and interests. If you’re undertaking training in a community field it’s also possible to help you find a volunteer role that will give you experience in the area you would like to work. To find out about the latest volunteer positions and for more information about volunteering call Jane on 6770 3838, or email avrs@armidale.nsw.gov.au
Register online or download the Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Morning Tea
Our next morning tea is on Thursday, 27 June 2024 at 10.30 am until noon in the Garden Room at 141 Faulkner Street, Kent House, Armidale. Everyone interested in volunteering is invited to come along and enjoy some coffee, tea, cake and the company of volunteers and representatives from our volunteer-involving organizations. Please just turn up or contact Jane on 6770 3838 or jdavies@armidale.nsw.gov.au, for more information.
June Morning Tea Flyer
June Volunteer Newsletter
New England Volunteer Awards 2024 - Award Winners
The New England Regional Volunteer Awards were presented at a morning tea held in the ARC Council Chambers in Armidale. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Todd Redwood, presented a certificate of nomination to all nominees and announced the winners of each category.
The following are the winning nominations:
The New England Regional Volunteer Team of the Year is Armidale E/ALD Homework Centre Team nominated by Fay Paris for their work at Drummond Memorial School.
The New England Regional Senior Volunteer of the Year is shared by Janine Turner (who was unable to attend) and Robert Murison nominated by Emily Simson for their work with New England Regional Art Museum.
The New England Regional Adult Volunteer of the Year is Amanda Forrest nominated by Pamela Bath for her work with TAFE NSW Adult Migrant English Program.
The New England Regional Volunteer of the Year is Armidale E/ALD Homework Centre Team nominated by Fay Paris for their work at Drummond Memorial School (pictured above).
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and of course to our winners.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s awards a success; in particular Cr Todd Redwood and his team of councillors Debbie O’Brien (who read out all the nominations and results), Susan McMichael and Paul Gaddes. Also to Bernard Maurer and the Caretaker team without whose help the event could not have gone ahead!
Thanks also go to our photographer Cherene Spendelove who is an Engagement Officer in our Communications Team. If you were present at the event and would like a copy of any of the photos taken please contact Jane on 6770 3838 or jdavies@armidale.nsw.gov.au.
Contact
Jane Davies - AVRS Coordinator
P: 02 6770 3838
E: avrs@armidale.nsw.gov.au
For more information on volunteering visit http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/