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It is estimated that each family in Australia
relies on the work of more than
20 volunteers each week!

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What is Seniors SkillsBank?

Seniors SkillsBank is a service of Volunteering Western Australia (VWA) and was initiated in 1999 with the assistance of the WA Government’s Office of Seniors Interests. Its purpose is to link up mature-age people who wish to volunteer their demonstrated, specialist skills for short-term assignments with community-based organisations in the not-for-profit sector. Volunteering with the Seniors SkillsBank is a satisfying way in which mature people with expertise can offer their services to the community.

 

What kind of skills is the Seniors SkillsBank looking for?

We are looking for a diverse range of skills which not-for-profit organisations can utilise for short periods*. For example: fundraising, information technology, horticulture, financial management, driving, foreign languages, entertainment, event organising, public relations and marketing, cooking, student mentoring, repair and maintenance, legal advice, arts and crafts, and many, many more. It may mean teaching the basic skill to someone in the organisation so they can become self-sufficient in the future.
* ‘Short periods’ may mean hours, days, weeks, or months – it depends on an organisation’s requirements.

 

How to register

To register with Seniors SkillsBank it is necessary to make an appointment with the Volunteer SkillsBank Coordinator (Isobel) or Seniors Services Manager (Gary) at Volunteering WA on 9420-7288 or using the other contact methods shown on the home page. It does not matter whether you have volunteered before. We will let you know our basic requirements and any other information about Volunteering WA’s range of services.

 

If you represent a not-for-profit organisation

Agencies who are current members of Volunteering Western Australia should apply to the Seniors’ Services Manager to join Seniors SkillsBank. There is no additional fee, but we would like to discuss your participation. If you are not a member of VWA, please ask for our membership information kit. Agency membership is a prerequisite to access Seniors SkillsBank.

 

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