By: Ben McEachen
One of the best bits about gathering at church to glorify God together is morning tea. Continue reading “Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?”
Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?
What it Means to be Generous With Time
By: Helping Hands TV
“We need to see time as like gold,” says Amanda Rose, founder of Entrepreneurial and Small Business Women Australia. Continue reading “What it Means to be Generous With Time”
The Joy of Being ‘Selfish For Good’
By: Helping Hands
“There is a deep, deep value in being ‘good’ for nothing,” quips Jon Owen, CEO of Wayside Chapel, when talking about volunteers. Continue reading “The Joy of Being ‘Selfish For Good’”
The Volunteer Organisation Serving God by Repairing Dilapidated Churches
By: Amy Cheng
A roving ministry that travels to different towns in caravans to repair, renovate and restore churches has been around for almost 50 years but not many people know about them. Continue reading “The Volunteer Organisation Serving God by Repairing Dilapidated Churches”
National Volunteer Week: “A Way to Give Back”
By: Mike Crooks
For Australian teacher Liz O’Sullivan, moving to Thailand for nearly two years to use her skills has been a rewarding experience. Continue reading “National Volunteer Week: “A Way to Give Back””
Volunteering Isn’t Just About Helping, it’s Community Building
By: Laura Bennett
At face value, volunteering is simply a generous offer of your time and skills to an organisation or cause you care about. In reality though, it goes far beyond that, having a profound affect on our cultural identity. Continue reading “Volunteering Isn’t Just About Helping, it’s Community Building”
The Nurse Who Found Hope By Living on a Surgery Ship
By: Georgia Free
I’m sure most of us have been subjected to some form of surgical procedure at least once in our lives. Wisdom teeth removal, a broken bone, getting an appendix out. Although these surgeries can be a little daunting, they are generally straightforward, safe and accessible. Continue reading “The Nurse Who Found Hope By Living on a Surgery Ship”
Australians Prioritising Volunteering Amidst the Challenges of COVID-19
By: McCrindle
There is no doubt that 2020 will be a year for the history books. The unprecedented change across societies, nations and the globe has been characterised by a time of increased volatility and disruption. Continue reading “Australians Prioritising Volunteering Amidst the Challenges of COVID-19”
10 Community Service Projects Perfect for Introverts
By: Brittany Ann
If you aren’t currently volunteering or helping out in your community in some way–what’s stopping you?
While lack of money and lack of time are two of the biggest reasons people commonly give why they don’t volunteer, there is another important, but often overlooked, reason that sometimes holds people back: They are introverts. Continue reading “10 Community Service Projects Perfect for Introverts”
Volunteering Is Good for You – and Surprisingly, Your Kids Want to Do It Too!
By: Linda Lou
If you ever have trouble getting your kids to help out at home, you might be surprised by what you read next. Of 180,000 Australians students surveyed by Resilient Youth, 90% actually want to contribute to society. Continue reading “Volunteering Is Good for You – and Surprisingly, Your Kids Want to Do It Too!”