About Us
Our Purpose:
To actively build vibrant communities by providing support, training and services related to volunteering in Southern Adelaide and the Fleurieu.
Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc is a not-for-profit organisation established in August 1984 and incorporated on 16 April 1985. Originally known as Noarlunga Volunteer Services Inc, the organisation changed its name in January 1997 to Fleurieu Volunteer Resource Centre Inc and then again in July 2005 to Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc.
Since its establishment in 1984 thousands of people have been interviewed and referred to volunteer positions. With a register of hundreds of volunteer involving organisations throughout the southern suburbs and the Fleurieu Peninsula, Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc has been supporting the community through volunteer referrals, volunteer management support and training.
Annual Reports & Highlights
Southern Volunteering is proud to share our 2024-2025 Annual Report and Highlights documents. These outline the services, projects and achievements of our organisation over the last 12 months.
Our Team
Meet the staff of the SVSA team, supporting and celebrating volunteering across the Southern region of Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Melanie Kerton
Chief Executive Officer
Jo Rees
ACVVS State Network Member & Communities of Practice Coordinator
Renai Casey
ACVVS Coordinator
Lynne Arbon
Regional Projects Coordinator
Our Board of Management
The work of SVSA wouldn’t be possible with the support of an amazing team of more than 100 volunteers, including those that serve on our Board of Management.
Cathie Vincent
Chair
Noelani Reardon
Treasurer
Paul Kennedy
Secretary
Jonette Thorsteinsten
Board Member
Kerry Jaunutis
Board Member
Mal Sutcliffe
Board Member
Funding Partners & Sponsors
Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc acknowledges the following funding partners and supporters:
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Government of South Australia Department of Human Services
Quality Accreditation
Awarded Recognition Level 1 of the Australian Service Excellence Standards
In 2023 Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc was recognised in achieving STARservice, which is Recognition Level 1 of Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES). The Standards aim to build capacity and improve work practices in community organisations.
Organisations that earn the ASES Recognition status have improved their ability to attract funding and support, recruit qualified and motivated employees and volunteers, build a safe, positive and welcoming workplace, and develop better policies, procedures and practices such as WHS, risk management and financial management.
ACNC Tick of Charity Registration
Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc is a not-for-profit organisation and is registered with the Australian Charities & Not-for-profits Commission.
The ACNC Tick of Charity Registration (the Registered Charity Tick) aims to gives reassurance to the public that a charity is transparent and accountable and listed on the ACNC Charity Register.
GET IN TOUCH
To arrange an appointment, or to chat with one of our friendly staff, please always ring or email the relevant service first and we will ensure the most appropriate staff member is available to help you.
Southern Volunteering welcomes people of all sexualities, genders, ethnicities, faiths, abilities and interests. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Acknowledgement of Country - Southern Volunteering acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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