Sundowner: Corporate Volunteering as a Powerful Tool for Engagement

Connecting people and purpose. Join us for this Sundowner event to hear from peak body Volunteering WA and business leaders from the Corporate Volunteer Council of WA.

Date
October 29, 2024
Duration

2 hours

Time (AWST)
Address
Participants
Total

Speaker

Traci Gamblin

Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Volunteering WA

As the Deputy CEO of Volunteering WA, Traci plays a pivotal role in driving the organisation’s strategic vision while managing its daily operations. She also oversees Volunteering WA's Engage priority area, fostering opportunities for participation and partnerships through its flagship corporate volunteering program, volunteering campaigns and events. 

Traci established Australia's first Corporate Volunteer Council, uniting WA business leaders committed to advancing corporate volunteering initiatives. She collaborates with other peak volunteering bodies to share knowledge in this growing field and is passionate about connecting people and organisations to address some of the community’s most pressing challenges. 

Corporate volunteering programs offer the opportunity for businesses to get involved in the community and provide valuable support where it’s needed most. The extensive benefits for the participating employees, businesses and the wider community are well recognised.
 
Join Volunteering WA and business leaders from the Corporate Volunteer Council of WA as they share how developing a corporate volunteering program can meaningfully engage your employees and create a lasting impact in the community.

Sundowner program

Time

Session

Speakers/Panellists

5.30 pm - 6.00 pm 

Arrival & networking

 

6.00 pm - 6.05 pm

Welcome 

Professor Gary Martin - Chief Executive Officer - AIM WA

6.05 pm - 6.15 pm

Keynote Address: The State of Corporate Volunteering in WA

Traci Gamblin - Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Volunteering WA

6.15 pm - 6.45 pm 

Panel Discussion: Corporate Volunteering in Action

  • Traci Gamblin - Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Volunteering WA
  • Carlie Jones - Community Engagement Manager - RAC
  • Heidi Madden - Senior Manager of Sustainability - Bankwest
  • Jo Ferrie - Head of Communities and Social Performance - Woodside Energy

6.45 pm - 6.55 pm

Q&A with panellists

 

6.55 pm - 7.30 pm

Networking

 

7.30 pm 

Event conclusion 

 

 Information correct at time of publishing.