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Volunteering as a Cure for Loneliness ❤️‍🩹

Published on: 21 March 2025Category: Member Area
Volunteering: An Antidote to the Epidemic of Loneliness
April 9, 2025 @ 9:00AM EDT (UTC-4)
Loneliness is on the rise worldwide, with 25% more Americans feeling isolated today than before the pandemic. The World Health Organization has even recognized loneliness as a global public health concern, linking it to higher risks of depression, heart disease, and early death—comparable to the dangers of smoking or obesity. But there is hope: volunteering has emerged as a powerful, yet often overlooked, solution. Volunteers play an important role in bolstering social connections and adding to the safety net that helps people feel cared for. In delivering services and solutions to problems, they also provide a sense of optimism and hope and create a visible pathway for others to engage.

Join our upcoming webinar to discover expert insights and proven programs that have been developed to combat loneliness. Register now to learn how you adopt and scale these inspiring practices for your organization!
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About the Panelists
Casper Bo Danø, CEO of FriSe (Volunteer Centers and Peer Groups Denmark) specializes in social entrepreneurship and leadership. He promotes civil society and community engagement in Denmark, leading a network supporting 70 local volunteer centers. His role includes strategic direction, policy development, and innovative tech solutions.
Lejla Šehić Relić is the founder and CEO of the organization for social development DKolektiv and leads the National Volunteer Development Centre. She is also the President of the Center for European Volunteering (CEV). Specializing in social innovation, Lejla has shaped policies and practices in Croatian and European civil society for over two decades.
Andrea Wigfield is Professor of Applied Social & Policy Research at Sheffield Hallam University, where she is Director of the Centre for Loneliness Studies and Co-director of the Campaign to End Loneliness. She is a leading researcher on loneliness and social isolation, specializing in the wider social determinants and implications through research, program evaluation, and evidence based policy and practice.
Nichole Cirillo is the Executive Director of IAVE – International Association for Volunteer Effort. Nichole has significant executive experience across environmental and social justice sectors and has led the engagement of a large network of global volunteers.

Meet the heart of the Goulburn Show!

Published on: 21 March 2025Category: Member Area
A huge shoutout to Rita Warleigh and other incredible volunteers who make this event possible every year. From festival setup to cleaning and ensuring everything runs smoothly, their dedication is what makes this community event so special! 👏
Goulburn Show showcases the best of agriculture, entertainment, and local talent. This year’s show was packed with livestock displays, wood chopping, dog shows, carnival rides, markets, and plenty of family fun. 🎡

ASIAN WORKCAMP OPPORTUNITY IN ESTONIA

Published on: 30 January 2025Category: Member Area

🌍 [ASIAN WORKCAMP OPPORTUNITY IN ESTONIA]
📢 CALLING ALL ASIANS
Step into the beauty of winter at Kiidi Farm, located in the Võru district of Estonia ❄️🌲
👉🏼Share the visions of Eco-village and increase its impact to improve the glocal situation
👉🏼Promote friendship and mutual understanding among volunteers and people in Võrumaa, Estonia
👉🏼Develop global sense and various competences of youth and people in Estonia and Japan
What you’ll do 👇🏼
🌳Maintenance of the forests and farm house in the eco village
😊 Organise a weekend workcamp with Estonian youth
⛷️Help to organize Haanja ski marathon
Perks ✨
🚗 Free days: Travel around the local area, getting to know local sights, meeting people and organisations
🏂 Try some winter sports
🦄Creative workshops and handicrafts
🧖 Sauna party, etc.
If you’re interested, message us for more info!
Apply via email 👉🏼 estyes@estyes.ee

IVP Indonesia Spring Camp 2025

Published on: 31 December 2024Category: Member Area
ID-IVP 11.3
Semoya Eco-Farming Camp (4 – 17 February 2025)
Semoya, Yogyakarta
The community cooperated with the Bhumi Horta Foundation this year to provide long-term assistance to support their agriculture transformation, from conventional agriculture to environmentally friendly agriculture.
link: https://workcamps.sci.ngo/icamps/camp-details/16739.html
ID-IVP 11.4
Sendangguwo Permaculture Camp (14 – 27 April 2025)
Semarang, Central Java
The organic garden initiated by Sukirstioyono in 2013, ‘Konco Tani’ Garden, focuses on developing organic farming production facilities by using the natural resources available around the small garden which they manage independently.
Link: https://workcamps.sci.ngo/icamps/camp-details/16740.html

Hiring: Membership Officer

Published on: 11 November 2024Category: Member Area

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

Job description:

  • Process membership applications
  • Send renewal notices
  • Ensure our website is user friendly

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to hr@ivp.org.au to apply.

Hiring: PROJECT OFFICER

Published on: 11 November 2024Category: Member Area

PROJECT OFFICER

Job description

  • Administration and communication connected with Project Management
  • Help design and manage projects
  • Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and Placement Officer
  • Experience in Project Management is desirable
  • The tasks can be carried out in the office or remotely.
  • Approx 4 hours a week with some times of the year being busier than others.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to hr@ivp.org.au to apply.

Fabulous new workcamp in Bali initiated by IVP founding member Vern Cork

Published on: 28 July 2024Category: Member Area

Vern Cork Library Project

https://workcamps.sci.ngo/icamps/camp-details/16640.html
This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.
Camp code:
ID-IVP 12.3
Country:
Indonesia
Start Date:
08 Sep 2024
End Date:
21 Sep 2024
Topic:
12: Art, culture and local history
Special Topics:
Climate for Peace Programme
Work Types:
Social / Study, discussion, research
Number of volunteers:
6
Number of places still available:
3
Free places last update:
26 Jul 2024
International age:
18 – 99
National age:
18 – 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
75.00 Euro [125 Australian Dollar]
Breakdown:

  1. Accommodation and food: 15.00 Euro
  2. Transportation: 5.00 Euro
  3. Activities: 5.00 Euro
  4. Hosting organisation support: 50 Euro
Purpose of extra costs:
The fees will cover your accommodation, food, local transport during the project, project materials, and management fees. The project is a joint project of IVP Indonesia and IVP Australia
Required Language:
English
Motivation letter:
This camp requires an additional motivation letter to explain in more detail why you would like to attend. Further information or a form to complete is available here: https://temanberkebun.com/volunteer/.
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Description: Balinese people are already familiar with foreign tourists who visit the island every year, contributing to the region’s income. However, there are not many adequate facilities to improve literacy skills in this location. The low reading interest of local residents, The project was initiated by Vern Cork, an Australian writer with a long association with the local Balinese Community. The current books to be collated are a collection of three generations of the family of Ibu Dayu’. This library will be used by local residents to hold educational sessions to stimulate creativity and increase reading interest in the younger generation.

Type of Work: Project: Organizing a small community library. To increase reading interest among residents, we collaborate with local communities and volunteers to create a simple library that can be accessed by local residents.

Work: Book Cleaning Arranging books on the bookshelves based on subject categories such as History, Culture, society, Law, politics Running a non-formal education session with local youth and children Creating a digital record of the books Volunteers will write their own story during the project, to leave as a record

Study Theme: Aims: Ensure bookshelves and books are in a sound state for long-term public access Excite local children to the prospect of book learning Arrange a small library for the local community and provide it with a digital catalog Conduct intercultural learning with the local community

Accommodation: Sua Bali Resort, Males & Females will be in separate rooms and will stay in the neighborhood of the host family with the use of a shared toilet and kitchen.

Language: English must be spoken among volunteers. But, you may heard local volunteers will talk with locals in Bahasa Indonesia or Balinese language for certain time.

Requirements: Feel free to bring equipment or educational materials to have fun with local children at your campsite. Sua Bali is a simple resort in the old Balinese style and away from the tourist areas. Volunteers must be prepared for a very simple lifestyle.

Approximate Location: Banjar Medahan, Kemenuh, Kec. Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali Gmap Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MVD9cikc7CGkpE689

Notes: Fee: 75 Euros The fees will cover your accommodation, food, local transport during the project, project materials, and management fees. The project is a joint project of IVP Indonesia and IVP Australia

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