Applications open for Volunteer Grants
9th May, 2011
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss today praised local volunteers for the outstanding contribution they make to their communities.“National Volunteer Week, 9—15 May 2011 is an opportunity to thank and show our appreciation to volunteers who work to make life a little easier for someone else,” Mr Truss said.
“It is also an opportunity to encourage more people to volunteer to help their community, their neighbours, or the environment.
“Volunteers perform a range of important work, caring for others and delivering a variety of community services, making an enormous difference to the wellbeing of countless Australians.
“If you know of a volunteer who deserves special recognition, please contact me and I will arrange for the volunteer to receive a special national certificate recognising their efforts.”
Grants are also available for not for profit organisations through the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program.
“This grants program helps volunteers to help others, by supporting service and sporting organisations to make their work easier, safer and more enjoyable,” Mr Truss said.
The Volunteer Grants Program provides grants of between $1,000 to $5,000 to eligible not-for-profit organisations to assist them with:
• The purchase of portable, tangible, small equipment items;
• The reimbursement of fuel costs to volunteers who use their own car to transport others to activities, deliver food and assist people in need;
• The reimbursement of transport costs incurred by volunteers with disability who are unable to drive; and/or
• The costs of training courses and/or undertake background screening checks for volunteers.
Information on the 2011 Volunteer Grants program and an online application form can be found at: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/volunteers/funding/Pages/volunteer_grants2011.aspx
Paper‐based application forms are also available by calling 1800 183 374 or by emailing vg2011@fahcsia.gov.au.
Applications close on 8 June 2011.
“Every volunteer’s contribution, no matter how big or small, is extraordinary because that person cares enough to serve their community and give of their time, expertise and resources freely to improve the lives of others. Our communities would not be the same without them.”
