BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eastern Volunteers//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Eastern Volunteers X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eastern Volunteers X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120329 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20120315T171229 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T121813 UID:1385@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:March Business Booster Breakfast with Tarnya McKenzie DESCRIPTION: Major sponsors: Bendigo Community Bank - Heathmont Bendigo Community Bank - Mooroolbark Bendigo Community Bank - Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank - Ringwood East The Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfasts aim to connect businesses and the community\, while providing informative speakers who discuss topics essential to ongoing business success. The Business Booster Breakfasts return for 2012 featuring Tarnya McKenzie from Yarra Valley Water. The Business Booster Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 28th March from 7.30 am at Club Kilysth\, Corner Colchester and Canterbury Roads\, Bayswater North. Cost is $35 per person or $110 for a table of four. [caption id="attachment_1391" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Tarnya McKenzie\, Manager\, Marketing and Communications\, at Yarra Valley Water"][/caption] Tarnya McKenzie is responsible for community marketing programs\, sponsorship\, community engagement\, corporate publications\, media functions\, stakeholder management and customer and strategic communications at Yarra Valley Water\, the largest water retailer in the city of Melbourne\, serving a population of 1.6M with water and wastewater services. Prior to her current position\, Tarnya has held numerous Senior Management roles at Yarra Valley Water including\, Manager\, New Business\, Manager\, Customer Contact Centre\, and Manager\, Financial Planning and Treasury. Prior to joining Yarra Valley Water in 2001 Tarnya worked for Norhtcote Skillshare and the Royal Children’s Hospital. In 2010 Tarnya was appointed to the Board of Special Olympics Victoria and later that year took on the role of Treasurer. Tarnya holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. [mappress mapid="5" alignment="right"] Event Details The Business Booster Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 28th March from 7.30 am at Club Kilysth\, Corner Colchester and Canterbury Roads\, Bayswater North. Cost is $35 per person or $110 for a table of four. [gravityform id="7" name="Business Booster Breakfast - Registration Form" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Club Kilsyth, Corner of Canterbury and Colchester Roads, Kilsyth South, Vic, Australia, 3137 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/march-business-booster-breakfast-with-tarnya-mckenzie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120318T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120318T120000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20120114T125918 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T130938 UID:1147@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Fun Run and Walk—Sunday 18 March 2012 DESCRIPTION:           Got a spring in your step? Want some light exercise? Chance to stretch the legs?  Then Sunday 18 March is the day for you — it's Take on the Lake time again! Eastern Volunteers is staging its 12th consecutive Fun Run & Walk at Lillydale Lake. It's a community event and everybody's welcome. [caption id="attachment_1296" align="alignright" width="379" caption="The 2012 Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run will be held on the 18th of March."][/caption] There's a 3.8km walk and two runs\, 3.8 and 7.6km. Which really means one or two spins on the paths around beautiful Lillydale Lake (download a map). What better way to burn off that Sunday breakfast?  You can enter as an individual\, a family or\, NEW FOR 2012\, start or join a TEAM.  It's even more fun with friends! There are trophies and prizes for first-across-the-line in a host of age-based divisions. How much? We've kept prices low (same as 2011) so everyone can take part.  Register by 14th March and pay only $10/adult\, $5/child (under 18) and $25/family (up to 2 adults and 5 children).  Registration fees at Lillydale Lake are a little more:  $12/adult\, $6/child and $30/family. Team fees are $8 per team member\, regardless of age\, with a minimum four members in a team. Register for Take on the Lake Early Bird Registration has now closed but its not too late to Take on the Lake!  Registration opens at Lillydale Lake on Sunday 18 March from 7.30am. The Fun Run begins at 9am and walkers will commence at 9.05am. Time to break out the runners! Tell all your family and friends.  Hope to see you there. Entry fees are not refundable.  EVRC reserves the right to cancel the event if there is a threat of extreme weather conditions.   SPONSORS A  big thank you to the many\, generous sponsors who have assisted EVRC to stage the event. Very grateful for the support - we couldn't do it without you all.                            LOCATION:Lillydale Lake, Swansea Road, Lilydale,, VIC, Australia, 3140 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/fun-run-and-walk-18-march-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120208 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111220T161955 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T161955 UID:1140@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Information Session: Diploma of Management DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_1120" align="alignright" width="321" caption="Eastern Volunteers and Swinburne University have developed the Diploma of Management - (Volunteer Management)"][/caption] During November and December representatives from Swinburne and Eastern Volunteers met with Managers/ Supervisors of volunteers\, CEOs of community sector organisations and Local government representatives to: select appropriate units of competency contextualise course content discuss case studies and scenarios identify appropriate workplace assessment tasks As a result of these discussions we are pleased to offer the Diploma of Management – (Volunteer Management) which will include the following relevant and appropriate content: Manage people performance Ensure team effectiveness Manage diversity in the workplace Ensure a safe workplace Plan\, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Plan and implement services marketing Manage projects Manage budgets and financial plans The need for networking was identified through our information sessions. We’re pleased to offer the following networking sessions\, which will also include opportunities for enrolment. Wednesday 18th January 4pm – 7pm 2012 Croydon Campus Tuesday 7th February 4pm -7pm 2012 Lilydale Campus The Program This “Blended Delivery Model” will consist of 32 weeks - 96 hours of “off the job training” involving 8 full day face to face teaching sessions totalling 64 hours with the remaining 32 hours consisting of: 2 workplace visits by Swinburne Supervisor RPL (Recognition of prior learning) discussion/collection of evidence and information Workplace project and tasks The time commitment required will vary according to each individuals study and learning needs. We are suggesting on average 2 hours per week would be the most that an individual would be required to commit to the program over the period of the course. Possible Funding Options Eligible traineeships may be available for participants who have not completed a higher qualification level than Certificate III/ IV. This may attract both Federal and State government funding to their employer of up to $5\,300 to assist with the enrolment fee of the course. The participant fee for eligible trainees is $987.55 Eligible (VTG) Victorian Government Training place are available for participants who have not completed a Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ Degree level qualification and are not eligible to undertake a Traineeship. The participant fee for eligible VTG place is $987.55 Fee for Service (FFS) – for a participant who has already completed a Diploma/ Advanced Diploma or Degree qualification there is no government funding available to support the training. The participant fee for eligible FFS place is $3\,200 Multiple Enrolments from an Organisation Swinburne will be able to advise an individual fee structure where there are employers with more than one participant enrolling in the course. [gravityform id="16" name="Diploma of Management (Volunteer Management)" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/information-session-diploma-of-management-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120119 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111220T161823 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162332 UID:1136@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Information Session: Diploma of Management DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_1120" align="alignright" width="321" caption="Eastern Volunteers and Swinburne University have developed the Diploma of Management - (Volunteer Management)"][/caption] During November and December representatives from Swinburne and Eastern Volunteers met with Managers/ Supervisors of volunteers\, CEOs of community sector organisations and Local government representatives to: select appropriate units of competency contextualise course content discuss case studies and scenarios identify appropriate workplace assessment tasks As a result of these discussions we are pleased to offer the Diploma of Management – (Volunteer Management) which will include the following relevant and appropriate content: Manage people performance Ensure team effectiveness Manage diversity in the workplace Ensure a safe workplace Plan\, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Plan and implement services marketing Manage projects Manage budgets and financial plans The need for networking was identified through our information sessions. We’re pleased to offer the following networking sessions\, which will also include opportunities for enrolment. Wednesday 18th January 4pm – 7pm 2012 Croydon Campus Tuesday 7th February 4pm -7pm 2012 Lilydale Campus This “Blended Delivery Model” will consist of 32 weeks - 96 hours of “off the job training” involving 8 full day face to face teaching sessions totalling 64 hours with the remaining 32 hours consisting of: 2 workplace visits by Swinburne Supervisor RPL (Recognition of prior learning) discussion/collection of evidence and information Workplace project and tasks The time commitment required will vary according to each individuals study and learning needs. We are suggesting on average 2 hours per week would be the most that an individual would be required to commit to the program over the period of the course. Possible Funding Options Eligible traineeships may be available for participants who have not completed a higher qualification level than Certificate III/ IV. This may attract both Federal and State government funding to their employer of up to $5\,300 to assist with the enrolment fee of the course. The participant fee for eligible trainees is $987.55 Eligible (VTG) Victorian Government Training place are available for participants who have not completed a Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ Degree level qualification and are not eligible to undertake a Traineeship. The participant fee for eligible VTG place is $987.55 Fee for Service (FFS) – for a participant who has already completed a Diploma/ Advanced Diploma or Degree qualification there is no government funding available to support the training. The participant fee for eligible FFS place is $3\,200 Multiple Enrolments from an Organisation Swinburne will be able to advise an individual fee structure where there are employers with more than one participant enrolling in the course. [gravityform id="16" name="Diploma of Management (Volunteer Management)" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/information-session-diploma-of-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T155149 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162614 UID:1103@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: CALD Workshop DESCRIPTION:Details to be advised.  Venue:  Level 1\, 36 New St Ringwood. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-cald-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T154839 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162621 UID:1102@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: Working with Media and Promoting Events DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Level 1\, 36 New St Ringwood. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-working-with-media-and-promoting-events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120905T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120905T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T154508 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162630 UID:1101@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: The Great Grant Mystery DESCRIPTION:Run by John Perkins from Eastern Volunteers\, this workshop will demystify grant applications for you. Venue:  Meeting Room D\, Box Hill Town Hall Hub\, 27 Bank St Box Hill. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-the-great-grant-mystery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120807T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120807T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T154154 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162648 UID:1100@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: Self Care and Building Resilience DESCRIPTION:Run by Kerrie Hunter from Yarra Ranges Council. Venue:  Lilydale - exact location to be confirmed. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Yarra Ranges Council, Lilydale, Vic, Australia URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-self-care-and-building-resilience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T153850 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162655 UID:1099@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: Recruitment, Recognition, Rewards, Renewal DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Meeting Room D\, Box Hill Town Hall Hub\, 27 Bank St Box Hill. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-recruitment-recognition-rewards-renewal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T153510 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162705 UID:1098@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: Understanding and Managing Conflict DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Helen Corbett.  Venue is 1/36 New St Ringwood. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-understanding-and-managing-conflict/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120403T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120403T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T152821 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162714 UID:1097@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: How to Set Up Facebook and Twitter DESCRIPTION:Run by Alex Makin from Eastern Volunteers\, this workshop will demystify Facebook and Twitter for you.  Learn to use these social media tools to attract volunteers and sponsors to your organisation. Venue:  1/36 New St Ringwood. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-how-to-set-up-facebook-and-twitter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T152544 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162723 UID:1096@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: Get Ready for Corporate Volunteers DESCRIPTION:Run by Julie Tang and Nicole Ryan from Eastern Volunteers\, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to include corporate volunteers in your organisation.  You'll be amazed to learn all the things that corporate volunteers could be doing for you! Venue:  Meeting Room D\, Town Hall Hub\, 27 Bank St Box Hill. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-get-ready-for-corporate-volunteers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120207T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111212T152233 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162210 UID:1095@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Workshop: Reviewing Perspectives in Volunteer Management for Managers of Volunteers DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Helen Corbett. Held at Eastern Volunteers Training Rooms\, 1a/36 New Street\, Ringwood. Note:  this workshop is more suitable for new volunteer managers than those with many years experience. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-workshop-reviewing-perspectives-in-volunteer-management-for-managers-of-volunteers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121127T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121127T233000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T155853 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162735 UID:1088@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering: November 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-november-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121024T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121024T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T155520 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162746 UID:1087@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering: October 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Meeting Room D\, Box Hill Town Hall Hub\, 27 Bank St Box Hill Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-october-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120925T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120925T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T155158 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162815 UID:1086@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - September 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-september-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T154729 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162826 UID:1085@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - August 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-august-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120627T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120627T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T154221 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162834 UID:1084@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - June 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Meeting Room D\, Box Hill Town Hall Hub\, 27 Bank St Box Hill. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-june-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T153854 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162848 UID:1082@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - May 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Yarra Ranges Council\, Lilydale - exact venue to be confirmed Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Yarra Ranges Council, Lilydale, Vic, Australia URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-may-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T233000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T153253 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162913 UID:1081@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering: April 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-april-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T152855 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162921 UID:1080@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering: March 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Meeting Room D\, Box Hill Town Hall Hub\, 27 Bank St Box Hill Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-march-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111208T152644 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T162219 UID:1079@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - February 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-february-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20111128T145404 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T163001 UID:1073@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - January 2012 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Venue:  Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email training@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. [gravityform id="17" name="Training Workshops" ajax="true"] LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-january-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111013 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110926T132719 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T132719 UID:912@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:2011 Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 2011 Eastern Volunteers Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 21st of October from 11am at the Ringwood RSL Function Room\, 16 Station Street in Ringwood. The Meeting will be followed by a light luncheon\, concluding at 1.00 pm RSVP by Thursday the 6th of October by contacting us on 9870 7822 or email info@easternvolunteers.org.au Copies of the Annual Report will be available online from week of 3rd October. LOCATION:Ringwood RSL, 16 Station Street, Ringwood, Victoria, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/2011-annual-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111117 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110809T223043 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T135813 UID:843@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Business Booster Breakfast with Simon McKeon DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast. We have been overwhelmed with the level of support for this event and have reached our capacity on the number of guests. If you register you will be placed on a waiting list and we will notify you if you are able to attend. Major sponsors: Bendigo Community Bank - Heathmont Bendigo Community Bank - Mooroolbark Bendigo Community Bank - Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank - Ringwood East Please note that the Business Booster Breakfast is almost at capacity. Your registration will be received and placed on a waiting list. We will contact you to confirm your registration if places are available. The Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfasts aim to connect businesses with the community\, while providing informative speakers who discuss topics essential to ongoing business success. The November Business Booster Breakfast will feature the Simon McKeon\, the 2011 Australian of the Year. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="248" caption="Simon McKeon is the 2011 Australian of the Year"][/caption] Simon is Executive Chairman of Macquarie Group’s Melbourne office\, as well as Chairman of CSIRO and Business for Millennium Development. Simon has degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Melbourne and prior to joining Macquarie\, practised as a solicitor with Blake Dawson Waldron in Sydney. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and also of FINSIA. In 2010\, Simon was appointed by the Federal Government as the Chairman of CSIRO. He is an Australia Day Ambassador for the Victorian Government. He is Chairman of Business for Millennium Development which is focussed on encouraging business to pursue opportunities in the developing world. He also serves on the Board of Red Dust Role Models which connects well known Australians with indigenous youth. Simon is a member of the Big Issue Advisory Board and served on the Advisory Board for Melbourne’s successful tender for the 2008 Homeless World Cup. He has also been Chairman of Essendon Football Club’s Hutchison Foundation and Patron of Melbourne’s successful tender for the 2009 World Parliament of Religions. He is a Director of the Global Poverty Project which is responsible for the “1.4 Billion Reasons” campaign. Simon also previously served as Founding President of the Federal Government’s Australian Takeovers Panel\, Founding Chairman of MS Research Australia and Founding President of the Federal Government’s Point Nepean Community Trust. Simon is the helmsman of Macquarie Innovation which in March 2009 became the first sailboat in the world to sustain more than 50 knots and in so doing\, peaked at a speed of 100 kmh (54 knots). Simon is a Patron of the Australian Olympic Sailing Team which won 2 gold and a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The Business Community Catalyst Website The Business Booster Breakfast will coincide the launch of the new Business Community Catalyst website. This free web resource will assist in creating mutually valuable partnerships between community organisations and businesses. The website features a diverse range of community organisations that are committed to delivering value to prospective business partners. Businesses are able to search for partnership opportunities and work with these community organisations through volunteering\, sponsorships or provide specialised expertise. Further ideas for partnerships are also available on the website. The Community Business Catalyst Website is a partnership between Maroondah City Council\, Eastern Volunteers\, Irabina\, Melba Support Service and Monkami. Event Details [mappress mapid="4" alignment="right"] The Business Booster Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 16th November from 7.30 am at the Karralyka Centre\, Mines Avenue\, Ringwood 3134 Cost is $30 per head or $100 for a group of four. Please note that the Business Booster Breakfast is almost at capacity. Your registration will be received and placed on a waiting list. We will contact you to confirm your registration if places are available. [gravityform id=7 name=BusinessBooster Breakfast - Registration Form ajax=true] For further details contact Alex Makin on 9870 7822 or email alex.makin@easternvolunteers.org.au Major sponsors: Bendigo Community Bank - Heathmont Bendigo Community Bank - Mooroolbark Bendigo Community Bank - Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank - Ringwood East LOCATION:Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood, Vic, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/business-booster-breakfast-with-simon-mckeon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111119 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110704T101057 LAST-MODIFIED:20110816T135703 UID:686@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Ringwood Golf Club - Charity Day DESCRIPTION:The Ringwood Golf Club has generously offered to raise funds for Eastern Volunteers through its Charity Golf Day. The Charity Golf Day will be held on the 18th of November at Ringwood Golf Course. A team of two can be registered for $250 and a team of four for $500. If you’re a keen golf player\, then please support the Ringwood Golf Club’s Charity Golf Day. Eastern Volunteers thanks the Ringwood Golf Club and the Charity Golf Day Committee for their generosity and community focus. Download the Application Form for the Ringwood Golf Club Charity Day LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/ringwood-golf-club-charity-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110630T162716 LAST-MODIFIED:20110630T162812 UID:666@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Special General Meeting - July 2011 DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Volunteers Board of Management has introduced membership fees for the first time and has resolved to modify EV’s Membership provisions. These changes will require modifications to our Constitution which will be discussed with current EV members at a Special General Meeting. The proposed changes identify two membership categories; individual and organisations and secures voting rights for both member types. These changes will also streamline membership by allowing the Secretary\, rather than the Board of Management\, to approve new membership applications. These changes will establish an accurate membership system and ensure that relevant individuals and organisations have the ability to vote on EV’s future. View the Proposed Changes to the EVRC Membership Provisions If you have any queries in regard to these changes please contact Vic North on 9870 7822 or email vic.north@easternvolunteers.org.au. The SGM will be held on Thursday the 21st of July at 10.30 am and will be followed by the Launch of the Building Fund and a light lunch. LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/special-general-meeting-july-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111107 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110627T102328 LAST-MODIFIED:20110627T102328 UID:662@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Maroondah Festival - 2011 DESCRIPTION:Eastern Volunteers will be hosting a stall at the Maroondah Festival. Visit us at the Community Expo section. LOCATION:Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon, VIC, Australia, 3136 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/maroondah-festival-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110810T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110810T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110624T014324 LAST-MODIFIED:20110729T143017 UID:654@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast - August 2011 DESCRIPTION: Major sponsors: Bendigo Community Bank - Heathmont Bendigo Community Bank - Mooroolbark Bendigo Community Bank - Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank - Ringwood East The Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfasts aim to connect businesses with the community\, while providing informative speakers discussing essential topics to achieve ongoing business success. The August Business Booster Breakfasts features Brooke Miller General Manager of Elite Customer Solutions – the BP Business Service Centre\, which provides services across finance\, sales and marketing and logistics with a staff of approximately 400 employees. Elite has a very strong commitment to Diversity and Inclusion which is highlighted each year through a Community Week program which engages every Elite employee. Brooke will be discussing the benefits of corporate volunteering for staff and the business. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="337" caption="Brooke Miller\, General Manager of Elite Customer Solutions"][/caption] After receiving an MBA from Melbourne Business School\, Brooke joined BP and has held a variety of roles including Regional Director for BP Solar Australasia responsible for the deployment of the solar photovoltaics throughout the Asia Pacific; and General Manager of BP Bitumen Australia\, a national manufacturing and sales operation. Brooke is currently a Director of the Australasian Shared Services Association and has a strong belief in the need to develop the capability and profile of the Shared Services profession in Australia. She is also a former non-executive Director for the Clean Energy Council and has been a member of the NSW Government Climate Change Council and a representative on the Asia Pacific Partnership on Climate and Clean Development Renewable Energy Task Force. Brooke's career began in the environmental field as a landscape architect. [mappress mapid="4" alignment="right"] The Business Booster Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 10th August from 7.30 am at the Karralyka Centre\, Mines Avenue\, Ringwood 3134 Cost is $30 per head or $100 for a group of four. Register Online [gravityform id=7 name=BusinessBooster Breakfast - Registration Form ajax=true] For further details contact Alex Makin on 9870 7822 or email alex.makin@easternvolunteers.org.au LOCATION:Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood, Vic, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/eastern-volunteers-business-booster-breakfast-august-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110518T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110518T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T234952 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T234952 UID:647@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast - May 2011 DESCRIPTION:After a resoundingly successful launch last year\, EV’s Business Booster Breakfasts are back! Hear from Greg Fordham\, Managing Director of Airbiz: [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="337" caption="Greg Fordham\, Managing Director of Airbiz "][/caption] Greg Fordham is Managing Director of Airbiz a specialist airport and aviation consultancy firm. Having more than 25 years experience in the industry\, Greg is acknowledged as an authority on airport master planning and airport terminal developments. Greg has developed a team of consultants that have undertaken over 2000 projects and studies in 40 countries\, on 5 continents. As an integral part of the firm’s 6 monthly internal workshops for all staff\, Airbiz organizes a working bee that has supported several deserving causes over the past few years. [mappress mapid="2" alignment="right"] The Business Booster Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 18th May from 7.30 am at Club Kilsyth. (Corner Colchester and Canterbury Roads\, Bayswater North) Cost is $30 per head or $100 for a group of four. Registration is available online: Single booking: $30 [wp_eStore:product_id:1:end] Group of four: $100 [wp_eStore:product_id:2:end] [wp_eStore_cart_when_not_empty] Major sponsors: Bendigo Community Bank - HeathmontBendigo Community Bank - MooroolbarkBendigo Community Bank - Mt EvelynBendigo Community Bank - Ringwood East There will be a series of Business Booster Breakfasts throughout 2011\, with two additional breakfasts planned for August and November. For further details contact Alex Makin on 9870 7822 or email alex.makin@easternvolunteers.org.au. LOCATION:Club Kilsyth, Corner of Canterbury and Colchester Roads, Kilsyth South, Vic, Australia, 3137 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/eastern-volunteers-business-booster-breakfast-may-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110313T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110313T120000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T233425 LAST-MODIFIED:20110816T135753 UID:639@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run DESCRIPTION: Major sponsors: Eastern Volunteers held its 11th annual Fun Run/Walk at Lillydale Lake on Sunday 13 March 2011. The Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run is an established community event held each March at Lillydale Lake. The 2011 Fun Run attracted approximately 500 participants\, including families\, professional runners and people interested in health\, fitness and wellbeing. Winners of the 2011 Annual Fun Run were: Division Male Winner Time Female Winner Time Open 8km Run Caleb McInnes 28.49 Julie Norney 32.25 Vets 35-49 8km Run James Richard 32.33 Pauline Daniel 36.19 Vets 50+ 8km Run John Graham 33.49 Pam Tindal 38.07 8km Run under 18s Alex Young 37.21 - - Open 4km Run Tim Norton 13.21 Rebecca Anderson 16.30 Under 10 4km Run Harry Dodds 18.17 Indigo Wraith-Tenson 28.24 10-14 4km Run Laughlin Norney 16.08 Sarah Dobie 17.04 15-18 4km Run Riley Kennedy 14.25 Veida Somerville 16.15 4km Walk George Fornalski 28.00 Sue McCall 33.07   The 2011 Annual Fun Run attracted strong interest from the business community and we would like to acknowledge the following major sponsors: RACV Shop (Ringwood) The Malka Group Stockdale& Leggo (Lilydale) In addition\, we recognise the generosity and support of the following businesses for their donation of prizes. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TwvUsR98Oo&rel=0] Bendigo Community Banks Body Shop at Home Denso Automotive Air Eastland Shopping Centre F!t Gym Fenix Fitness Club Fernwood Gym Good Guys - Bayswater Hoa Australia Pty Ltd Honey Thai Restaurant K - Mart - Chirnside Park Lilydale Squash and Fitness Maroondah Sports Club McDonalds Lilydale Petstock Lilydale Oz Tenpin and Entertainment Centre Petstock Lilydale Puffing Billy RACV Shop Ringwood and Kilsyth Clubs Run for your life Swallows Rest Wines LOCATION:Lillydale Lake, Swansea Road, Lilydale,, VIC, Australia, 3140 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/eastern-volunteers-annual-fun-run/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110831T010000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110831T163000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T221422 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T221422 UID:610@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session on the State Government Volunteer Portal - Healesville DESCRIPTION:Eastern Volunteers is undertaking training sessions to assist community organisations in using the State Government's Volunteer Portal to seek and recruit new volunteers. Eastern Volunteers has developed the workshops to discuss the Portal and how it can assist organisations in seeking volunteers. The workshops are free of charge and will be held throughout the eastern region. For further details contact Garry Neeman on 9285 4815 or garry.neeman@easternvolunteers.org.au LOCATION:Healesville Learning and Living Centre, 1 Badger Creek Road, Healesville, Vic, Australia, 3777 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-on-the-state-government-volunteer-portal-healesville/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110816T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110816T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T220931 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T221038 UID:608@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session on the State Government Volunteer Portal - Belgrave South DESCRIPTION:Eastern Volunteers is undertaking training sessions to assist community organisations in using the State Government's Volunteer Portal to seek and recruit new volunteers. Eastern Volunteers has developed the workshops to discuss the Portal and how it can assist organisations in seeking volunteers. The workshops are free of charge and will be held throughout the eastern region. For further details contact Garry Neeman on 9285 4815 or garry.neeman@easternvolunteers.org.au LOCATION:Belgrave South Community House, Gilmore Court, Belgrave, Vic, Australia, 3160 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-on-the-state-government-volunteer-portal-belgrave-south/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110803T040000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110803T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T220729 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T220729 UID:605@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session on the State Government Volunteer Portal - Lilydale DESCRIPTION:Eastern Volunteers is undertaking training sessions to assist community organisations in using the State Government's Volunteer Portal to seek and recruit new volunteers. Eastern Volunteers has developed the workshops to discuss the Portal and how it can assist organisations in seeking volunteers. The workshops are free of charge and will be held throughout the eastern region. For further details contact Garry Neeman on 9285 4815 or garry.neeman@easternvolunteers.org.au LOCATION:Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale, Vic, Australia, 3140 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-on-the-state-government-volunteer-portal-lilydale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T163000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T215855 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T215855 UID:602@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session on the State Government Volunteer Portal - Ringwood DESCRIPTION:Eastern Volunteers is undertaking training sessions to assist community organisations in using the State Government's Volunteer Portal to seek and recruit new volunteers. Eastern Volunteers has developed the workshops to discuss the Portal and how it can assist organisations in seeking volunteers. The workshops are free of charge and will be held throughout the eastern region. For further details contact Garry Neeman on 9285 4815 or garry.neeman@easternvolunteers.org.au LOCATION:Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park, Bedford Road, Ringwood, Vic, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-on-the-state-government-volunteer-portal-ringwood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110630T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110630T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T205556 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T220848 UID:601@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session on the State Government Volunteer Portal - Box Hill DESCRIPTION:Eastern Volunteers is undertaking training sessions to assist community organisations in using the State Government's Volunteer Portal to seek and recruit new volunteers. Eastern Volunteers has developed the workshops to discuss the Portal and how it can assist organisations in seeking volunteers. The workshops are free of charge and will be held throughout the eastern region. For further details contact Garry Neeman on 9285 4815 or garry.neeman@easternvolunteers.org.au LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-on-the-state-government-volunteer-portal-box-hill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111009T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111009T170000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T192032 LAST-MODIFIED:20111007T145109 UID:595@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Eastern Volunteers Multicultural Spring Festival DESCRIPTION: Major sponsor: Ringwood Honda Minor sponsor: ConnectEast Stockdale & Leggo - Ringwood Supported by: The 2011 Multicultural Spring Festival will be held on Sunday the 9th of October at Ringwood Lake. The Eastern Volunteers Multicultural Spring Festival celebrates our cultural diversity by bringing together the many community groups within Melbourne's eastern suburbs. [caption id="attachment_907" align="alignright" width="428" caption="The Chinese Lion Dance at the Eastern Volunteers Multicultural Spring Festival"][/caption] Performances The Multicultural Spring Festival features our cultural diversity through food\, entertainment and craft. Performances include an array of multicultural festivities\, featuring: Performances and entertainment include: 10.10 Festival Opening and Welcome VIP’s and guests 10.15 Speeches\, Terry Macdonald\, Chairman Eastern Volunteers and other guests 10.30 Chinese Lion Dancers 11.00 Bollywood Dancers 11.30 Sponsors to receive certificates and photo taking\, announcements etc 11.45 Felix Meagher and Cyril – Irish Performers 12.45 Viva La Dance Latin Dancing 1.15pm Zumba with Samantha Jones 1.45pm Danny\, our Roving Performer on Stage 2.00pm Heathmont Ultimate Martial Arts 2.15pm Sudanese Dinka Traditional Dance Group 2.30pm Rhythm of Life African Drummers 3.15pm Wadaiko Rindo Japanese Drummers. 3.40pm Draw of Raffle prizes 3.50pm Croydon Secondary College ensemble 4.50pm Festival Closure. Location Ringwood Lake is a five minute walk from the Ringwood Station. Alternatively parking is available at Ringwood Lake and Daisey's Hotel. [mappress mapid="3" alignment="center"] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXZyhK8NTOE&rel=0] LOCATION:Ringwood Lake, 168 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/eastern-volunteers-multicultural-spring-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111123T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111123T233000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T190007 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T191727 UID:592@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - November 2011 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Ringwood Sessions are held at at Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email volunteer@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. LOCATION:Vic URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111026T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111026T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T185942 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T190059 UID:591@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - October 2011 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Box Hill Sessions are held at at Level 1\, Room D\, Town Hall Community Hub\, 27 Bank Street\, Box Hill. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential. Please contact 9870 7822 or email volunteer@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-october-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110927T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110927T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T185849 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T190103 UID:590@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - September 2011 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Ringwood Sessions are held at at Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email volunteer@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-september-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111108T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111108T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T185454 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T190115 UID:588@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session: An Understanding of Indigenous Culture DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by the Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place. Held at Eastern Volunteers Training Rooms\, 1a/36 New Street\, Ringwood. LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-an-understanding-of-indigenous-culture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110504T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110504T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T185346 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T190109 UID:585@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session: Volunteer National Standards and Procedures DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Nicole Ryan\, Manager of Volunteer Services\, Eastern Volunteers.  Held at Level 1\, Room D\, Town Hall Community Hub\, 27 Bank Street\, Box Hill. LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-volunteer-national-standards-and-procedures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110906T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110906T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T184723 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T184928 UID:577@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session: Professional Boundaries DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Kerrie Hunter\, Shire of Yarra Ranges. Venue to be determined. LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-professional-boundaries/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111005T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111005T120000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T184611 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T184811 UID:571@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session: Report Writing - Professional and Document Writing DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Jean Roberts. Held at Eastern Volunteers Training Rooms\, 1a/36 New Street\, Ringwood. LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-report-writing-professional-and-document-writing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T184311 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T185741 UID:569@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - August 2011 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Ringwood Sessions are held at at Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street in Ringwood. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential.  Please contact 9870 7822 or email volunteer@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers, 1a/36 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-august-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110802T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110802T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T184115 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T185652 UID:566@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Training Session: How to Manage and Organise an Event/Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Allison Brown. Held at Eastern Volunteers Training Rooms\, 1a/36 New Street\, Ringwood. LOCATION:Vic URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/training-session-how-to-manage-and-organise-an-eventfundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110727T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110727T113000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T183818 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T185749 UID:564@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Volunteering - July 2011 DESCRIPTION:These sessions provide basic initial volunteer training and explore: Confidentiality Duty of care Rights and Responsibilities How to become a Volunteer Sessions are held in a relaxed discussion format\, where a free exchange of views and questions can be shared. Box Hill Sessions are held at at Level 1\, Room D\, Town Hall Community Hub\, 27 Bank Street\, Box Hill. Workshops are provided free of charge\, but bookings are essential. Please contact 9870 7822 or email volunteer@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm your registration. LOCATION:Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub, Level 1, Room D, Town Hall Community Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, 3128 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/introduction-to-volunteering-july-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110705T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110705T123000 DTSTAMP:20120518T222253 CREATED:20110623T183515 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T183515 UID:561@http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au SUMMARY:Stress Management and Pamper Morning DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Helen Corbett to be held at Maroondah Federation Estate.  Cost is $10 Please contact 9870 7822 or email volunteer@easternvolunteers.org.au to confirm payment and attendance. LOCATION:Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, VIC, Australia, 3134 URL:http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/event/stress-management-and-pamper-morning/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR