Draft Volunteer Strategy

Update June 2024: The amended Volunteer Strategy 2024-2028 was presented to Council and adopted at the Council meeting on June 24. View the adopted version of the strategy in the Document Library on the right hand side panel of this page. An engagement outcomes report, which includes a summary of feedback received, is available in the Council Meeting Agenda, item 12.13. Thank you to all who provided feedback.

You’re invited to comment on the draft Volunteer Strategy 2024-2028 before 21 May 2024. Download and view the Draft Strategy document in the Document Library on the right hand side panel of this page.

This strategy offers a framework to guide volunteering at Willoughby Council. Council currently engages over 600 volunteers who contribute to the delivery of services, over five key program areas:

• MOSAIC Multicultural Centre
• Library services
• At Home With Willoughby
• Arts & Culture
• Bushcare

Volunteers play a vital role to the delivery of a wide range of Council services. Volunteering promotes a strong and resilient community by building social connections and strengthening networks of community support. Council therefore seeks to cultivate strong volunteerism by ensuring that volunteers are offered a safe, well-supported and rewarding experience.

The Volunteer Strategy 2024-2028 aims to:

• Maximise mutually beneficial outcomes for both Council and its volunteers
• Increase participation for diverse community groups
• Improve organisational management practices to ensure that volunteers are well-supported
• Promote a consistent and coordinated approach to volunteer management across the organisation

The Draft Strategy is comprised of three strategic directions:

1. Support volunteers to thrive

2. Promote and grow

3. Celebrate volunteers

The strategy outlines approaches that will provide volunteers with a safe and supported volunteering environment, recognise their contributions and achievements, and ensure our community are aware of the benefits that volunteer affords.

Attend a drop-in session

Learn more about the Draft Volunteer Strategy 2024-2028 and have your say about the future of volunteering in Willoughby.

Tuesday 14 May 2024, 10am-12pm
Blend Cafe, Dougherty Community Centre
7 Victor Street, Chatswood

Making a submission

View the draft strategy document and submit your comments before 21 May 2024.

• by completing a submission survey below; or
• in writing to the CEO at Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057; or
• email to email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

Please note all submissions are public documents and may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.

Enquiries: Susan Chen, Community Projects Officer (02) 9777 7592