goodcompany

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 12:47

goodcompany is Australia's most effective meeting place for skilled volunteers and community groups, inspiring a new generation of professionals who can make a positive difference in our communities.

Address

Melbourne, Sydney
Melbourne

Website: http://www.goodcompany.com.au/

Contact

Name: Vanessa Veldman

Phone: 03 9686 7400

Email: Contact goodcompany

About

 

goodcompany makes volunteering easy by matching the skills of professionals with the needs of community groups. Our website makes the process as efficient and seamless as possible.

On www.goodcompany.com.au:

 

  • Community groups can register with goodcompany and post wishes

  • Volunteers can register and search for suitable opportunities

  • Volunteers can apply for wishes and be connected to the community group

  • Both volunteers and community groups can then track and manage their wishes in one place

  • We also provide online assistance and advice for both volunteers and groups to make their experience as mutually rewarding as possible.

 

But successful volunteering requires more than just technology.

That’s why goodcompany also run regular networking events for volunteers and groups.,

We also hold workshops for community groups to ensure they are equipped to make the best possible use of goodcompany’s unique services.

And our monthly newsletter keeps volunteers and groups updated on latest news, events and tips on ensuring a rewarding volunteering experience.

So to help make good happen, register now as a volunteer or a community group (it’s free!).

Examples of work

Since 2000 goodcompany has made it easy for almost 7,000 volunteers to give something back to society. These stories show the power of volunteers and community groups working together to turn goodwill into great community outcomes.
Able Management Group (AMG), providing access and opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport and recreational activities in the Alpine Region, have been connected with goodcompany volunteer, Alice Pyman who, skilled in communications, answered AMG’s wish to take on the entire project of developing their annual report for 2009-2010.

Website Maintenance making a difference in Australia, Africa and the Pacific
Matilde Ejlertsen has been volunteering her skills with Carbon Community on a regular basis, donating approximately $1,500 worth of skills per month. As a result, "people tell us that the website is much improved now, and that gives them confidence to encourage others to get to know CCF. As you can imagine, Matilde is a key person at Carbon Community!” (Andrew Flint, Carbon Community)

Goodcompany volunteer Nicole Conrad answered Can Assist's wish to assist with their annual Caulfield Cup Race Day fundraiser. Nicole secured thousands of dollars worth of prizes for the auctions which contributed to most of the money raised on the day at Randwick.