July 2, 2021
Sustainable Leadership: Employee Engagement in CSR
For our second event of the series, Employee Engagement in CSR (corporate social responsibility), we had the opportunity to hear
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July 1, 2021
Communiteer is a 2021 winner of the NFP Tech Awards!
Communiteer is this year's winner of the Technology for Community Impact Award - Best Private Sector Organisation, by the NFP
June 29, 2021
Introducing Pathway to Employment!
Australia is facing a youth employment crisis.Accelerated by COVID-19, an economic downturn and a lack of graduate opportunities have created
June 9, 2021
Sustainable Leadership: Engaging Teams with Purpose (Mobilize)
Our event-based volunteering partner Mobilize also joined us for the first event in our Sustainable Leadership Series: Engaging Teams with
June 7, 2021
How does Earthwatch utilise corporate partnerships? 🌏
Earthwatch Institute Australia is passionate about engaging corporations, governments, and community organisations to take action . Key areas where we
May 25, 2021
Take Climate Action: That’s a wrap!
Communiteer started the year with the goal of bringing environmentally-conscious organisations and individuals together to combat climate change and its
May 24, 2021
Thank you for Taking Climate Action!
Communiteer started the year aiming to bring environmentally conscious people together to combat climate change and its long-lasting impacts. Thank
May 19, 2021
9 Corporate Volunteering Tips & Ideas
Communiteer is proud to present corporate volunteering tips & ideas from organisations that have created successful volunteer programs, lifted employee
May 19, 2021
National Volunteer Week 2021
This year’s National Volunteer Week 2021 has the theme of: ‘Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine’. And while we have been busy recognising
May 18, 2021
Not-For-Profit Spotlight: Earthwatch Institute Australia
Earthwatch Institute Australia is passionate about empowering people to take action in key areas where we can have the most
May 17, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Vijay Pawar, National Volunteer Week
This year’s National Volunteer Week has the theme of: ‘Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine’. That is why at Communiteer, we are proud
April 26, 2021
Kylie Owen, Great Place to Work Leader at Cisco: 8 Corporate Volunteering Tips
Communiteer is proud to present stories of organisations that have created successful volunteer programs, lifted employee engagement levels and scaled
April 20, 2021
Cross-sector Collaboration: Find and Foster
In a recent survey we conducted with NFP leaders, there was overwhelming support for cross-sector collaboration. Their motivation was clear
March 24, 2021
Leaders in Corporate Volunteering
Communiteer is proud to present stories of organisations that have created successful volunteer programs, lifted employee engagement levels and scaling
March 24, 2021
Climate Action: What is Sustainable Development Goal 13?
You might know by now that our current campaign Take Climate Action focuses on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
March 22, 2021
Engaging volunteers with role-based opportunities!
Find flexibility in the way you want to engage volunteers with role-based opportunities on the Communiteer platform. Book your consultation!
December 23, 2020
Thank you for being Virtually Together with Communiteer in 2020.
In early February, Communiteer’s plan for 2020 looked quite different. We were working hard on a campaign to focus on
November 10, 2020
Virtually Together – November Update
This month we put into practice what NFPs have been asking for; we focused on storytelling and digital marketing with
October 23, 2020
Virtually Together – October Update
Welcome to our October Update for the Virtually Together campaign! To date, we've connected with over 250 NFPs and 25
October 19, 2020
Virtual Volunteering for Students #NSWV20
Virtual Volunteering for Students #NSWV20 National Student Volunteer Week 2020Collective Impact: Give. Grow. Connect As Communiteer is a platform that allows volunteers
September 30, 2020
Product Release Notes – 021
Implemented on 29th September 2020 Redesigning the Opportunities page If you’re interested in providing us with further feedback, you can send an
September 29, 2020
A Community Builder’s Handbook
'Volunteering' in Reconnected: A Community Builder's Handbook, by Andrew Leigh and Nick Terrell In celebrating the launch of Andrew Leigh and
September 25, 2020
Virtually Together – September Update
This past couple of weeks have seen us branch out to the student and university crowd to see how virtual
September 18, 2020
Product Update 020
Implemented on 15th September 2020 Emails and opportunities If you’re interested in providing us with further feedback, you can send an email
September 4, 2020
Product Update 019
Implemented on 3rd September 2020 Infrastructure and other fixes This is mostly a backend release with a few fixes upfront. If you’re
August 28, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 28.08.20
Online activity has increased during this pandemic and only quality content that resonates will cut through the noise. Many of
August 19, 2020
Product Update – 018
Implemented on 18th August 2020 Infrastructure and other fixes This is mostly a backend release with a few fixes upfront. If you’re
August 19, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 18.08.20
We’ve had a busy week engaging with students looking to utilise virtual volunteering with this year’s National Student Volunteer Week.
August 11, 2020
Virtually Together – August Update
Last month, we revealed in our newsletter how we were facing difficulties in our discussions with NFPs, while they tackled
August 6, 2020
Product Update – 017
Implemented on 4th August 2020 Infrastructure and polish This release, we're auditing our infrastructure and polishing some key sections of the platform.
July 28, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 28.07.20
https://youtu.be/kZO9IuDcza8 The response to this campaign from the corporate sector has been unexpected. 🤨 Not only has Pfizer jumped in head
July 23, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 21.07.20
https://youtu.be/IXfXazPSPVo After stepping back and slowing down the past couple weeks, we’ve made some significant changes to our ongoing event schedule
July 15, 2020
Virtually Together – July Update
Virtually Together - July Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F5tGmspalo&feature=youtu.be Building our social good network has been challenging, but not in the ways we expected. Corporate Collaborations We
July 10, 2020
Communiteer Launches Partnership With Good2Give
Now, more than ever, we should utilise online technology to connect those who want to make a difference, and the
July 7, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 07.07.20
Need digital marketing, web design, HR or finance support? Communiteer can help!
July 1, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 30.06.2020
So far 25 not-for-profits have started building their communities, worked with us through our complementary consultation sessions and begun sharing
June 24, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 23.06.20
Do you need accounting/finance, HR, IT or marketing support? We're pooling our influx of new changemakers into their professional skillsets
June 19, 2020
Virtually Together – June Update
We’re very much on our way to building an online community to connect the most isolated.Our first month
June 18, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 09.06.2020
This week saw the launch of new events for our charities. Firstly, ‘Lunch & Connect’, aimed at providing a space
June 2, 2020
Pfizer Turns to Virtual Volunteering During Volunteer Week
Communiteer has partnered with Pfizer as a part of our Virtually Together campaign! In promoting our working together, Pfizer reached out
June 1, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 02.06.2020
Welcome to our next weekly update for the Virtually Together campaign; where we use technology to tackle social isolation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R326Vro8q6c Last
May 28, 2020
Partnership Spotlight: The Content People
Stories connect hearts and mind to who we are and what’s important to us. 📖 Throughout our campaign, we’re aiming
May 26, 2020
Virtually Together Weekly Update 26.05.2020
Welcome to our first weekly update for the Virtually Together campaign! These are designed to capture the growing momentum of
May 22, 2020
Wave Your Appreciation with WIN News Canberra
WIN News Canberra spoke with Volunteering ACT CEO, Vicky Darling, about how during this National Volunteer Week, charities are in
May 18, 2020
Product Update – 014
Implemented on 15th May 2020 To do and to share This release is primarily focused on revamping project tasks and sharing content
May 12, 2020
Virtually Together – May Update
Watch our below video for our Virtually Together May Update 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOasKD2_hUA Last Month
April 15, 2020
Product Update – 012
Implemented on 14th April 2020 April Showers This release is primarily focused on system improvements, in areas such as notifications, user profiles
April 14, 2020
Virtually Together: An online community to connect the most isolated.
Virtually Together: An online community to connect the most isolated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUdC6jPuJBc We understand this has been a challenging time for many for-purpose
March 30, 2020
V1.58 – Product Update
Implemented on 31st March 2020 Deployment Optimisation This release is primarily focused on making the creation of projects easier for our staff,
March 25, 2020
V1.57 – Product Update
V1.57 - Product Update Implemented on 31st March 2020 Deployment Optimisation This release is primarily focused on making the creation of organisations, communities
February 25, 2020
V1.55 – Product Update
V1.55 - Product Update Implemented on 25th February 2020 Mixed bag This release is the combination of notifications, bug fixes and general UI
October 30, 2019
How To Rehome Unwanted Clothes In Australia
Do you have too much clothing and don’t know what to do with them? Here are some useful tips
October 14, 2019
V1.22 Batch 2.2 Project Updates
Implemented on 19th July, 2019 Project functionality release! This is the second and final part of a two-part update where we overhauled
October 1, 2019
4 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
If you are concerned about climate change but don’t know where to start, here are 4 actions you can take
September 23, 2019
Beehive Industries On Good Health & Wellbeing
What lies at the heart of good health and wellbeing is promoting a healthy lifestyle, adopting preventative measures and providing
September 22, 2019
4 Ethical & Sustainable Fashion Accounts To Follow
Making a commitment to owning a fully sustainable wardrobe, is a way to improve your environmental impact. These 4 Ethical
September 11, 2019
Three Young Women Paving the Way for Climate Action
Three Young Women Paving the Way for Climate Action Annabel, Grace and Ashley are spreading awareness of the climate crisis and
September 2, 2019
Volunteering with Purpose
The Supertee Project aims to empower little heroes fighting their own battles with illness, to have the courage to win their
August 16, 2019
Ben Pearson on Captive Dolphin Breeding
The wave of public opinion is shifting towards ending captive dolphin breeding. The Head of Campaigns at World Animal Protection aims
August 16, 2019
An Interview With Ally From Isla Recycled Fashion
August 12, 2019
3 Ways To Find Student Volunteering Opportunities
National Student Volunteer Week aspires to challenge and celebrate young people striving to make a change through volunteering. While managing course
August 5, 2019
Predictions for the Social Good Summit Australia
After our conversation with Social Good Summit Australia Founder Catia Davim, Communiteer predicts what we will learn from the incredible
August 2, 2019
Catia Davim: Giving Life to Aspiration
The Social Good Summit Australia is a celebration of the Sustainable Development Goals and their potential to fulfil the promise
July 19, 2019
The Purposeful Leader: Muneesh Wadhwa
July 18, 2019
Introducing our Partnership with Volunteering Victoria
Volunteering Victoria is a state peak body for promoting the social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits of volunteering to individuals
July 16, 2019
CEO of Volunteering Victoria On Engaging Volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of our social, economic, cultural and environmental fabric. Volunteering Victoria is the State Peak Body for
June 25, 2019
Ozharvest Australia: Recusing Food Waste
June 24, 2019
I=Change: The Empowerment of Women & Girls
June 15, 2019
What Volunteering Means to Communiteer
At Communiteer we believe in living our values and giving back. While we celebrate the efforts of volunteers everyday, National Volunteer
June 12, 2019
Gemma Rygate on the Benefits of Giving Back to the Community
Gemma Rygate is the CEO of The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body in NSW for promoting volunteering and supporting
June 11, 2019
Insights from Gemma Rygate: Volunteerism & the SDGs
June 4, 2019
Volunteering for Fun with The Supertee Project
Volunteering for something you are passionate about, helps you find purpose and gives you a greater understanding of how you
June 2, 2019
Volunteering Helps Us Learn How to Give Back
May 27, 2019
Pink Elephant Support Network: Fertility In the Workplace
Every woman going through a miscarriage deserves access to emotional support, especially when dealing with fertility in the workplace. While
May 27, 2019
The Benefits of Volunteering for The Supertee Project – Insights from Morgan Ferrier
Uniting his passion for popular culture with making a meaningful contribution to a cause, has further developed the skills of
May 27, 2019
Supporting a Loved One after a Miscarriage: The Pink Elephant Support Network
1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. The Pink Elephant Support Network nurtures women who go through miscarriage and infertility, through
May 26, 2019
Reflections on the National Volunteer Week 2019
Volunteering a pillar of strength in our community, making an estimated annual contribution worth$290 billion dollars a year to our
May 24, 2019
Volunteer Victoria’s State Conference, 2019
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart” The gift of time is invaluable and offering it
May 14, 2019
Personalised Peer Support for Women Going Through Miscarriage
“Connection is why we are here. We’re hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our
May 12, 2019
Making Miscarriage Matter After A Coffee Date
It started with a response to a Facebook post about miscarriage, a private message and a request to meet for
May 3, 2019
How Volunteers Give Back to Themselves: Joyce Cheok
“The more you give, the more you get” Joyce Cheok, Service Delivery Manager at Communiteer At Communiteer we are a community of
April 9, 2019
Nic Tan: Reimagining Communities
Nic Tan is a Co-Founder of the Mad Cow Project, a social enterprise built on the concept of the reimagining communities. A
March 28, 2019
Women’s History Month: Peace and Conflict Resolution
Women's History Month: Peace and Conflict Resolution The month of March marked a time to delve through the chapters of our
March 22, 2019
Why & How You Should Build A Social Impact CV
One of the major factors contributing to volunteer engagement in Australia is understanding the difference we make when we invest
March 21, 2019
Celebrating Cultural Diversity Australia Harmony Day 2019
Australia is widely celebrated as an enclave of cultural diversity and many strides have been made towards giving equal opportunities
March 20, 2019
International Day of Happiness: A Celebration of Humanity
Credit: United Nations The passage of the International Day of Happiness begins when the plane of the Earth’s equator passes through
March 12, 2019
Nic Tan: Redefining & Reimagining Communities
Nic Tan is a Co-Founder of the Mad Cow Project, a social enterprise built on the concept of the reimagining
March 11, 2019
10 by 10 Philanthropy Model For Young Professionals
According to Forbes, 50% of Millennials would take a pay cut for work that is aligned with their values. They
March 10, 2019
Building Communities through Skilled Volunteering
Professional development and social participation can be achieved without having to look too far beyond your career when you apply
March 8, 2019
Insights from UNAA International Women’s Day Conference
While we cannot anticipate what gender equality will look like in its fullest expression, we are creating a portrait of
August 27, 2018
10×10 Sydney – A Recap
10x10 Sydney - A Recap A Communiteer collaboration with 10x10 Philanthropy Thank you 10x10 Philanthropy and their wonderful 10x10 Sydney August volunteer
August 12, 2018
Spotlight: Green Music Australia
Communiteer is collaborating with Green Music Australia to tackle sustainability in the music industry! We’re really excited to have Green Music
August 5, 2018
Spotlight: Uprise
Spotlight: Uprise Communiteer is collaborating with Uprise to tackle mental health! We’re really excited to have Uprise join our community! They are
August 5, 2018
Spotlight: Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA)
Communiteer is collaborating with Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) to tackle mental health! We’re really excited to have Mental Illness
August 5, 2018
Spotlight: LIVIN
Communiteer is collaborating with LIVIN to tackle mental health! We’re really excited to have LIVIN join our community! They are a
August 5, 2018
Spotlight: Black Dog Ride
Communiteer is collaborating with Black Dog Ride to tackle mental health! We’re really excited to have Black Dog Ride join our
August 5, 2018
Spotlight: Batyr
Communiteer is collaborating with Batyr to tackle mental health! We’re really excited to have Batyr join our community! They are a
August 5, 2018
Spotlight: The Banksia Project
Communiteer is collaborating with The Banksia Project to tackle mental health! We’re really excited to have The Banksia Project join our
July 20, 2018
Purpose in Action 2.0 – A Recap
A Communiteer collaboration with Humanity in Business We are thankful to have collaborated with Humanity in Business for their event last
July 18, 2018
Purpose in Action 2.0
Purpose in Action 2.0 A Communiteer collaboration with Humanity in Business We are excited to collaborate with Humanity in Business for their
July 6, 2018
National Volunteering Conference 2018: Overview
By Vincent X. Feng from Communiteer Last week I had the honour of attending the biennial National Volunteering Conference 2018 where
July 3, 2018
Virtual Volunteering for Employee Engagement
Despite our busy schedules focusing on our work, family and friends, giving back to a worthy cause can have personal
August 5, 0218
Spotlight: Humanity in Business
Communiteer is collaborating with Humanity in Business to tackle mental health! We’re really excited to have Humanity in Business join our