Volunteer Week 21 - 27 May 2018

National Volunteer Week runs from 21–27 May 2018 and Connecting Up would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of our wonderful volunteers

 

Connecting Up volunteers are an essential part of the Community Information Team. They assist our not-for-profit organisation in our mission to connect the not-for-profit sector to the right tools and capabilities they need to fulfill their mission. Connecting Up couldn't continue our programs without our volunteers valuable work, particularly in maintaining and updating the SAcommunity directory.

 

City of Prospect Community Grant 2018

Photo: Connecting Up Volunteers Stathis Avramis, Cheryl, Alexander Krohn (volunteer from 5 July 2017 - Feb 2019)

SAcommunity volunteers would like to thank the City of Prospect for their Community Support Fund in this National Volunteer Week 21 - 27 May 2018.

 

Infoxchange’s Digital Skills Project information session - a national initiative to help people learn digital skills

What: Infoxchange’s information session
When: Thursday 24 May, 1-2 pm
Where: Meeting Room 2, Public Library Services, State Library of South Australia, North Terrace & Kintore Ave, Adelaide 5000
Who: Interested community organisations

 

Infoxchange has a new national program to help people learn the digital skills they need to thrive in work and life.

 

Library and Information Week 2018

Library and Information Week (LIW) runs from the 21st - 27th May, and is a celebration of South Australian libraries and library workers. 

 

The week aims to raise the profile of libraries and information service professionals in Australia and showcases the many and varied resources and services that libraries provide to the community. It's a great time to think about joining your local library branch.

 

This year Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) has partnered with Booktopia to run the week with the theme 'Find yourself in a library'. 

 

Anti-Poverty Network SA's Northern Branch - Public Forum

What: Forum: Your Rights As A Job-Seeker
When: Saturday May 26th, 1pm
Where: Twelve 25 Youth Centre, 17 Wiltshire Street, Salisbury
Who: Anti-Poverty Network SA - Northern Suburbs Branch

Community Radio - Tribe FM 91.1

SAcommunity lists Community Radio Stations across SA with these not-for-profit broadcasters providing media by and for their communities. Trevor Garard volunteers as the Station Manager for Tribe FM and he shares with us his story of how he became involved, what their station does to help their community connect people and where they need help to continue delivering their service. 

 

TRIBE FM 

Croquet SA Centenary 6th May 2018

Croquet SA celebrated their Centenary - 100 years of croquet on the 6th May 2018

 

Croquet SA is the peak body for croquet clubs across the state and encourages everyone to become involved in this year round sport.

 

If you are interested in croquet and would like to come out for a hit, contact one of the 36 croquet clubs closest to you at https://www.croquetsa.com.au/play-the-game/where-to-play/

May Community Events 2018

Photo: Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens courtesy of J. McIntyre

28 April - 31 May
South Australia's History Festival presented by the History Trust of SA www.historyfestival.sa.gov.au

 

YTAP Volunteer Day at the Eyre Reptile & Wildlife Park

What: YTAP Volunteer Day
When: Saturday 19th May 2018, from 9am
Where: Eyre Reptile & Wildlife Park, Lincoln Hwy, Whyalla, South Australia, Australia
Who: Hosted by Young Tradespeople and Professionals - Whyalla
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/YTAPwhyalla/ for registration or information
How: YTAP calls out to everyone to come and help the Eyre Reptile and Wildlife Park get up and running again with the special incentive of a free BBQ on the day for volunteers

Fern Society of South Australia's - Fern Sale 2018

What: Fern Society of South Australia's Annual One Day Fern Sale
When: Saturday 28th April, 10 - 3pm, Gold coin entry
Where: Adelaide High School, West Terrace, Adelaide
Ferns will be on display and for sale



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