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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. 🎡

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SCI 2020 Report

Published on: 7 April 2021Category: Stories

SCI has just released the 2020 SCI annual Report.

https://sci.ngo/about-us/who-we-are/annual-report/