Team-based volunteering is a fun, interesting and meaningful way for Woodside employees to engage with each other in non-traditional settings outside the office. It also gives teams the opportunity to support community organisations by completing a worthwhile project that will last well beyond their single volunteer day.
Cancer Council is a not-for-profit organisation which has a number of facilities around Australia. Milroy Lodge is a facility operated by Cancer Council that provides housing for people who live over 100 km away from Perth and are receiving cancer treatment.
Ability Centre is an organisation that helps Western Australians living with disabilities to achieve their dreams and celebrate possibilities. They work closely with the disabled and their families to provide innovative and responsive services that maximise potential and tailor support to suit each individual’s lifestyle.
Native ARC is a not-for-profit organisation located in the south metropolitan region of Perth. A team 29 from Browse Development Planning had the opportunity to volunteer in early December. By splitting into 2 groups they were able to accomplish great things to benefit Native ARC.
St John of God’s Horizon House Young Mother and Baby Program provides accommodation and support to at risk and vulnerable young mothers aged 16-22 years who come from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances. Horizon House aims to help the young mothers take their pregnancy to term and develop essential life skills that will enable them to transition into independent living.