Hobart events feature special guest Sam Johnson. Sam is a social entrepreneur from Christchurch New Zealand involved in projects that bridge generations and connect communities. He is most well-known for creating the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch.
Participation in workshops and events with Sam Johnson can contribute to professional development hours towards the Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Program. For more information on the Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Program visit the VCLP website.
Hobart events:
Volunteering Expo
Join Sam Johnson and a range of local organisations to find out more about how you can get involved
Monday 8 August, 11am – 2pm, Student Lounge, Sandy Bay
Volunteering Workshop with Sam Johnson: Student Changemakers
Join us for this interactive workshop focused on community problem solving. The workshop will feature a panel discussion between students and community members focused on developing a strong volunteering culture, followed by a workshop where teams choose a community challenge and design a creative solution to it.
The workshop will be facilitated by New Zealander Sam Johnson, Founder and Chair of the Student Volunteer Army and Board member for the International Association for Volunteer Effort.
Monday 8 August, 3 - 5pm , Room 312, Social Science Building, Sandy Bay Registration essential
Sharing and Networking evening with Sam Johnson
Guest Speaker: Former Young New Zealander of the Year Sam Johnson speaking about driving change through institutions by building trust and confidence in students.
Monday 8 August, 5 - 7pm Lazenby’s, Sandy Bay Register here
Epic Caffeine Adventure with Sam Johnson
Inspired by the Ministry of Awesome in New Zealand, this is an open Invitation for any individual or groups on campus who have a volunteering or social enterprise idea and want to discuss it. You’re idea can be a full company or just an idea – all welcome. Drop by for a 20min discussion. We’ll help with connections, advice, support and encouragement to help you!
Tuesday 9 August, 9 - 10:30am. Location to be announced.
Launceston events:
Volunteering Expo
Come and meet with a range of local organisations to find out more about how you can get involved
Tuesday 9 August, 11 – 2, Student Lounge, Newnham
Burnie events:
Volunteering Expo
Come and meet with a range of local organisations to find out more about how you can get involved
Wednesday 10 August, 11 – 2, Main foyer, Cradle Coast Campus
For more information, visit the UTAS website.
