CV! News and Volunteering Opportunities
An update from Homework Help!
Published: 14 May 2012
Homework Help has, once again, been very successful this Semester with many volunteers giving up their time to help both primary and high school kids with their studies. It's so nice to see the schoolchildren learning and developing each week in a friendly and relaxed learning environment.
For volunteers it's a great opportunity to meet new people while being a part of making a difference to the kids' futures.
We always love seeing new faces so come along on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30-6.30pm in room 303.292!
Applications for CV! Board positions in Semester 2 2012 are NOW OPEN!
Published: 7 May 2012
Are you looking to make the most of next semester and expand your volunteering experience? Why not apply for a position with the Curtin Volunteers! Executive Board?
The positions are a heap of fun and your chance to meet a wide range of amazing people! The time commitment isn't overly onerous – our Board members are able to comfortably balance their role with jobs, a social life and not to mention uni study as well. You will develop skills that you never even knew you had, and improve your networks and contacts whilst having the most fabulous time!
CV! is currently looking for interest in the following positions:
- Vice-President
- Director of Operations
- Director of Sustainability
- Director of Publicity
- Director of Social Events
- Director of Information Technology
- Director of Cross-Cultural Programs
- Director of Environmental Programs
- Director of Health Programs
- Director of On-Campus Programs
- Director of Youth Programs
There are various benefits associated with your appointment to the CV! Executive Board. These include:
1. A written reference under the signature of the Associate Director, Community Life provided at the conclusion of semester;
2. Formal recognition on a supplementary document to your Academic Transcript detailing your position on the CV! Executive Board;
3. Significant development opportunities in a personal and professional sense as well as an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.
For more information, please read the specific position descriptions, or feel free to drop by our office in 303.265. Alternatively, give us a call on 9266 3954 or email any questions through to cv@curtin.edu.au.
To apply, please complete the application form and email it to cv@curtin.edu.au by the final Thursday of semester, May 24 at 5.00pm. Please ensure you are registered on the CV! database before doing so.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Sports packed weekend trips with CV! Remote & Indigenous Programs
Published: 4 May 2012Does the idea of volunteering for major community sporting events sound like a great way to spend a weekend? How about if the location is out in West Australia’s Goldfield Region amongst the red earth of the desert?
Then don’t miss out on the Leonora Golden Gift and Wiluna Footy Fanatics weekends in June!!!
The Leonora Golden Gift Weekend can be summarised as follows – “A small outback town, elite athletes, $50,000 up for grabs, a bitumen street as the track. Combine this with dirt track horse racing, fireworks, market stalls, bands and street entertainment all weekend for the kids and you have yourself the outback experience that is Leonora’s Golden Gift Carnival!”
The Wiluna Footy Fanatics weekend will see volunteers heading to Wiluna for the Dalkeith-Nedlands versus Wiluna football game. But this weekend won’t be just about football, with plenty of community events and activities running over the two days, there will be plenty to do, see and people to meet. This annual football game draws crowds from Perth and all through the Goldfields and is a weekend not to be missed.
Both trips will run over the weekend of June 1-4th (during the study week) and volunteers will help out with these major community events.
If you’re interested in volunteering, download an Application Form Sem 1 and email to cv.indigenous@curtin.edu.au.
For further information contact the Remote & Indigenous team on 9266 9903, on the above email or visit us building 303, room 268.
Do you have plans for Mothers Day?
Published: 3 May 2012Perhaps a picnic and a spot of volunteering at Riding for the Disabled’s State Open Day is what you’re looking for!
RDAWA would love to hear from anyone interested in helping out on Sunday 13th May as they celebrate their move to the State Equestrian Centre and their 40th anniversary. Details can be found on the poster below or by contacting Shirley Kaye at eo@rdawa.org.au
Have a lovely Mothers Day!
Please note that this opportunity is promoted by CV! on behalf of our friends at Riding for the Disabled. CV! can take no responsibility for the administration or quality of experience of this opportunity, and we regret that it cannot be used as part of the formal transcript recognition process.
Enjoy the Sunshine with CVGV’s!
Published: 1 May 2012
Enjoy the outdoors? Need to relieve some stress from your mind? Well the Curtin Vegie Garden Volunteers (CVGV’s) have got you covered!
The CVGV’s are a group of students, staff and community members who share a passion for gardening and love bringing colour to the Curtin campus. This Saturday, 5th of May, we have our monthly busy-bee between 9am-1pm in the Curtin Vegie Garden, which is located on-campus at Kurrajong Village!
All students are welcome to get involved! This busy-bee aims at taking your mind off your studies; you’ll have lots of fun, plenty of laughs and meet great new friends! All whilst making a difference to the lovely Curtin landscape around you.
If this fantastic event sounds like something of interest, feel free to contact Peter Cope for more information or visit the Curtin Vegie Garden Blog. Otherwise we hope to see you there!
Indigenous Women’s Health Day
Published: 23 April 2012The Canning Division of General Practice is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at an Indigenous Women's Health Day on the 9th May 2012, at the Champion Centre in the City of Armadale. Volunteers will have a great opportunity to experience Indigenous Health first hand and have the chance to build their personal and …
Hillarys Boat Harbour Cleanup!
Published: 21 April 2012Would you like to help restore Hillarys Boat Harbour to pristine condition? On the weekend of the 28th and 29th of April, Project Aware in association with Diving Frontiers are coordinating a massive cleanup of Hillarys Boat Harbour. This cleanup is being broken up into 2 different sections. Saturday the 28th will be used for …
Get Outdoors with Curtin Vegie Garden Volunteers!
Published: 20 April 2012Come and join the Curtin Vegie Garden Volunteers (CVGVs) and have a heap of fun and meet new friends!
The Wheel Journey is rolling in this April!
Published: 19 April 2012Support the work of Wheelchairs for Kids and enjoy a great day out at Lake Monger. There is a 'Wheel-a-Thon' at Lake Monger on this Sunday 22nd of April from 9am to 1pm. Wheel or walk around the lake to raise funds to support the work of Wheelchairs for Kids. Children under the age of 12 are …
Tutors for Year 12 WACE at Local High Schools
Published: 18 April 2012Do you enjoy passing on your knowledge? Then we have the opportunity for you! Como Secondary College and Kent Street High School are both seeking volunteers to run tutoring classes for year 12 students studying for their WACE exams. These sessions run on Thursday, 9:30 am to 10:30 am and Tuesday, 2:40 pm to 4:00 pm respectively. If …
Wallaby Count Day at Whiteman Park!
Published: 18 April 2012Come and have an excellent day in the beautiful surrounds of Whiteman Park, counting wallabies and meeting great people. Includes free BBQ lunch!
Red Aware at Groovin' the Moo
Published: 15 April 2012For the third year running, YEAH is partnering with the Groovin’ the Moo music festival to bring the Red Aware campaign about safe sex to young Australians. We’ll be right there on the ground: hanging out inside our inflatable condom castle, giving out condoms, and starting conversations about sexual health. But we can’t do it alone which …
Looking for a rewarding weekend volunteering experience? Try SAIL!
Published: 13 April 2012“Can you imagine a place where kids look forward to going to school on Saturday? I couldn’t either, but after meeting the exuberant youngsters at SAIL, I didn’t have to imagine such a thing any more, I’d experienced it. The positive, lively atmosphere at SAIL is unique and definitely something to be a part of. …
Step Up for MS
Published: 10 April 2012Volunteer at the MS Society's Step Up for MS event and help raise funds for this vital cause.
Join the Linkz Odyssey team!
Published: 5 April 2012Are you interested in taking part in the next Odyssey program? Linkz is now accepting applications for the mid-year program and we are looking for enthusiastic people to join the team! The Odyssey program is a great opportunity for volunteers to build their personal and professional skills while also gaining first-hand knowledge of Indigenous Australian culture. …
Remote & Indigenous trips to Wiluna NOW OPEN
Published: 30 March 2012That’s right, our very awesome Wiluna program has been finalised for Semester 1 and we’re very excited to offer three trips to interested volunteers!! Our Remote & Indigenous programs fly five volunteers to remote communities in the West Australian Goldfield’s Region to volunteer on some seriously awesome projects!! Wiluna is our most recent addition to the R&I …
Relay for Life is coming to Curtin!
Published: 28 March 2012Relay For Life is the Cancer Council’s fastest growing fundraiser and in 2012 it is coming to Curtin University! This 24 hour event raises money for cancer research and support programs, and relies on volunteers to make it all possible. Curtin’s first Relay For Life will be held across the weekend of April 14th to …
Volunteers Wanted for National Youth Week!
Published: 26 March 2012Are you interested in helping out at the Youth Hub for National Youth Week from 13-22 April? Contact Courtney at courtney.meagher@student.curtin.edu.au with your available times for the week.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of refugees in Perth?
Published: 25 March 2012At PVS, we are looking for volunteers to provide social support to newly arrived refugees in the North Metro area. If you are a confident person, with good communication skills and a desire to help, we'd love to have you on board! Volunteers can help refugees to become independent members of the community, and are perfect …
Do You Love Kids? Get Involved with Therapy Focus!
Published: 23 March 2012Three Therapy Focus events are coming up: Sunflower Sunday on 1st April, Garden Week from 19th - 23rd April and Sunny's visit to Nedland's on 25th March. Volunteers will be interacting with kids by running activities, assisting with fundraising and much more!
