Category: Volunteers
Oxfam volunteers are an incredible group of people and they contribute so much to our work.
Volunteer spotlight: Jenny Gillett from Close the Gap, Perth
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As we lead up to National Close the Gap Day on 17 March, Jenny shares why she’s volunteering to promote Indigenous health equality and why we should work together to Close the Gap. Read more »
A message from Winnie, Oxfam International
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Whether you’ve volunteered with Oxfam this year or not, you are a valued part of our Oxfam community and your continued support means a lot to us! Read more »
Volunteer spotlight: Mirella from Public Policy and Advocacy
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After completing her PhD on social responsibility in mining at the University of Queensland, Mirella joined the Public Policy and Advocacy unit at Oxfam’s Melbourne office as a way of contributing her skills and experience in the field. Read more »
Volunteer spotlight: Sawan, NSW Campaigns volunteer
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In his current volunteer role as a Campaigns Event Manager, Sawan pursues his passion in international relations and develops new skills. Bring your passion to life with Oxfam and make a real difference to people living in poverty. Read more »
Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren from Oxfam campaigns
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Lauren volunteers with the Campaigns and Engagement team in the Brisbane office and has assisted with campaigns around the G20 and National Close the Gap Day:” I am always learning new skills and am being constantly mentored by the amazing Campaigns staff.” Read more »
Oxfam volunteers awarded an Order of Australia medal
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Long-term Oxfam volunteers Dr Jennifer Court MD and Mr Donald Gobbett were recently awarded an Order of Australia medal “for service to the community through charitable organisations” by the Governor General for the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Read more »
Volunteer spotlight: Lydia from Oxfam Shop
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Lydia started volunteering in an Oxfam shop in Melbourne, and now puts her creative skills to work as the design and marketing intern for Oxfam Shop. Read more »
Oxfam Schools Program: meet Lucy
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Lucy McCredie has been lending a helping hand at Oxfam’s Schools Program since November last year, in between finishing her Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) at the University of Melbourne, start her post-graduate study and getting full-time teaching work. You can get involved with Oxfam’s Schools Program too! Read more »
‘Give Happy, Live Happy’ – Oxfam Trailwalker Volunteers
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The theme for National Volunteer Week in 2015 is ‘Give Happy, Live Happy’ – and no one knows this better than Oxfam Trailwalker volunteers. Read more »
Volunteer spotlight: Amrita Burde from Brisbane
Amrita Burde relocated from Mumbai to Brisbane in March 2014. Amrita’s passion for making a difference in her local community brought her to Oxfam’s door. Amrita has been volunteering with the Campaign and Major Gifts teams in Oxfam’s Brisbane office since January 2015. She shares her volunteer journey with us here. Read more »
