- Expressions of interest now open for the Volunteering Community Reference Group
- Representatives from the volunteering sector encouraged to apply
- Group provides important link between the sector and State Government
The Cook Government is calling for people to be a voice for the volunteering sector by nominating to be a part of the Volunteering Community Reference Group (the Reference Group).
The Reference Group, established under Minister for Volunteering Don Punch, provides an important link between the sector and the State Government.
The role of the Reference Group is to provide the State Government with updates on emerging trends, issues impacting the sector and feedback on the implementation of the WA Volunteering Strategy.
Expressions of interest for the Reference Group are open to people from the volunteering sector and membership is for two years.
Young people, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, and people living in regional and remote areas of Western Australia are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Volunteering Community Reference Group will be made up of 12 to 15 members and will include representatives from the volunteering sector – including individuals and organisations as well as the sector peak body Volunteering WA and the Department of Communities.
The expression of interest process will establish a membership pool to draw from when vacancies arise. Visit to register your interest by 4pm Friday 9 August 2024.
As stated by Minister for Volunteering Don Punch:
“The Volunteering Community Reference Group plays an important role in advocating for the sector and helping to guide future investment by the State Government.
“It’s vital the sector has a say in shaping the future of volunteering in Western Australia and this Reference Group is just one of the ways the Cook Government is ensuring this.
“I strongly encourage people to nominate to be a part of the Volunteering Community Reference Group and be a voice for the sector.
“The Cook Government values the countless hours volunteers contribute every year to making our communities better places.”
