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The importance of volunteers

13 August 2021

As Australians reach retirement age, many use their new-found time to volunteer. There’s no doubt that the community benefits —but so do volunteers themselves, who gain skills, friendships and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Celebrating our volunteers

13 May 2019

Volunteers contribute to COTA every day. From May 20, we’re celebrating their contribution as part of National Volunteer Week 2019, kicking off with a special morning tea.

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The power of elder abuse prevention volunteers

13 May 2019

This National Volunteer Week, Seniors Rights Victoria is celebrating the enormous impact of its volunteer speakers, who helped deliver 93 education sessions to some 3,121 participants across Victoria this year.

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