Volunteering on a Board of Management at a Community Centre
A range of Community Centres in Wyndham are managed by incorporated non-profit associations and governed by volunteer community members, who together form a Board of Management.
Board Member responsibilities can be challenging and ever changing. It is important for Board Members to also understand their legal responsibilities and legal duties as volunteer Board Members too. Fortunately, there are many organisations and resources available to help Board Members understand their roles and responsibilities, improve their governance, and stay up to date.
Below is a list of resources you may wish to explore if you are considering volunteering on a Board of Management or are a current Board Member at a Community Centre:
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Wyndham City – Community Strengthening Calendar
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The Community Strengthening Calendar provides learning and development opportunities for Wyndham residents, volunteers, community leaders, community groups and not-for-profit organisations. This includes governance training for Board Members. |
Community Strengthening Calendar: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/volunteering-grants/volunteeringinwyndham/community-strengthening-calendar |
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Justice Connect: Not-for-profit Law |
Legal help, training and resources for not-for-profit organisations and Board Members. |
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Neighbourhood Houses Victoria |
Peak body for the Neighbourhood House sector in Victoria. |
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Our Community |
Training and resources for not-for-profit organisations and Board Members. |
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Network West |
Support for Neighbourhood Houses in the western region of Melbourne. |
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Consumer Affairs Victoria |
Resources and training for incorporated not-for-profit organisations to help meet their legislative and regulatory obligations. |
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Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission |
National regulator of charities. |
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Volunteering Victoria |
State peak body for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. |
Community Centres
Community events and programs, meetings, exhibitions, recreational programs, training, seminars, consultations. Capacity limits vary across the Community Centres with limits up to 160 people.
Volunteering in Wyndham
Volunteering is a fun and an easy way to explore your interests and passions. As a volunteer you can make a significant contribution to various areas of community life. Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain.