NFP Boards - Volunteering WA

Volunteering Western Australia is the peak body in Western Australia for volunteering. It provides a voice to Government and also to the national body Volunteering Australia. Volunteering Australia in turn provides the voice for issues that impact on volunteering across Australia.

Volunteering WA

Board

• Christine Gray (chairwoman), is the executive director of the School Volunteer program and is a member of the Volunteering Australia Board.

• Cheryl Samborski (vice chair), Armadale Home Help Service manager.

• Ken Bradley (treasurer), Ex public trustee.

• Tony Clark, software company finance director.

• Steve Wiles, former Volunteering Australia board member.

• Robin Arndt, architect and Council of Ageing representative.

• Susan Young, University of WA School of Social Work and Social Policy representative.

• Wendy Walters, chartered accountant.

One of Volunteering WA’s key events is the 2005 Community Compass conference that is to be held at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle from March 2 to 4. Keynote speakers at the conference include Perth International Arts Festival artistic director Lindy Hume, Kings Park and Botanic Garden CEO Professor Steve Hopper and WA auditor general Des Pearson.