Volunteer Events and Training
Important Dates
- National Volunteer Week | 20-26 May 2024
- Volunteer Movie Day | held during National Volunteer Week
- SA Volunteers Day | 10 June 2024
- International Volunteers Managers Appreciation Day | 5 November each year
- International Volunteers Day | 5 December each year
Training Program
Council is providing a number of training opportunities for volunteers. Please refer to the table below for information on the various sessions being offered and how to register to attend.
| Training topic | Date | How to register |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Meetings for Community Organisations | Tuesday 19 September 2023 4:30pm-7:00pm | Register via Eventbrite |
| SAPOL Traffic Marshalling | Wednesday, 27 September 2023 4:00pm-5:00pm | Register via email to events@mountbarker.sa.gov.au |
| Dealing with Conflict and Disputes | Wednesday 18 October 2023 4:30pm-7:00pm | Register via Eventbrite |
| Safe Event Practices and Insurance Health Check | Thursday 9 November 2023 4:30pm-6:30pm | Register via Eventbrite |
| Providing First Aid (including CPR) | Monday 4 December 2023 9:00am-2:30pm | $20 plus booking fee, lunch included. Register via Eventbrite |
| Community Grants Information Session | Thursday 15 February 2024 1:30-2:30pm | Register via Eventbrite |
| Event Support Program Information Session | April 2024 | TBC |
| Working with Children in a Volunteer Setting - Information Session | Tuesday 30 April 2024 5:30-7:00pm | Register via Eventbrite |
| Accidental Counsellor | Thursday 30 May 2024 5:00-8:00pm | TBC |
| Cultural Awareness/Diversity | June 2024 | TBC |
| Engaging Volunteers with Disability | TBC | TBC |
| Sponsorship and Fundraising | TBC | TBC |
Community Programs Training Videos
Mount Barker District Council has developed a series of short videos to demonstrate to community transport volunteers how to safely assist passengers into and out of various vehicles.