Volunteering

The Shire values its community and volunteers.

Every year we celebrate the people who dedicate their time to giving back.

Australia Day Community Awards

Volunteer Breakfast

  • Annually, the Shire hosts a breakfast where all community groups nominate 2 volunteers to attend.

Volunteer Honorarium

Nominations Open for Shire of Capel Volunteer Honorariums!

Do you know a volunteer who has made a significant impact in our community? Now is your chance to recognise their hard work and dedication!  

Nominations for the Shire of Capel Volunteer Honorariums are now open and will close at 4 pm on Friday, 8 November 2024. Community members can nominate a deserving volunteer to receive a one-off honorarium payment of up to $500 in recognition of their services.

To nominate, please provide detailed information about the volunteer’s activities, their impact on the community, and any relevant accomplishments.

The chosen recipients will be announced at the Shire’s annual Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and Community Awards on 26 January 2025.

Let’s celebrate our amazing volunteers! 

Volunteer Honorarium Nomination Form

Please complete the following form to nominate a volunteer for a one-off honorarium payment in recognition of their services in the Shire. 

This honorarium can be awarded up to the value of $500.

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Eligibility

❖ Only community members who volunteer within the Shire of Capel are eligible for nomination.
❖ The nominee must provide significant and valuable services to the community.
❖ The nominee should have a track record of consistent volunteering over a substantial period.
❖ Nominations can be submitted by any member of the community who has personally witnessed or directly benefited from the nominee’s services.
❖ Volunteers can only receive one honorarium payment per year.


Nomination Process

❖ Any community member can submit a nomination for a volunteer, including self-nominations.
❖ Nominations must be submitted using the official nomination form available through the Shire’s website or a hard copy form can be obtained from the Shire Administration Office or any Shire Library.
❖ Nominations should include detailed information about the nominee’s volunteer activities, their impact on the community, and any relevant accomplishments.
❖ The nominator should provide their contact information for follow-up purposes.


Selection Committee

❖ A selection committee will review and assess the nominations.
❖ The selection committee will consist of Shire Councilors and Shire Officers.
❖ The selection committee will be impartial and fair in their evaluation of nomination, all conflicts of interest must be declared.
❖ The decision of the committee will be final and not subject to appeal.


Selection Criteria

❖ The committee will consider the nominee’s dedication, impact, and commitment to communities in the
Shire.
❖ The quality and significance of the services provided by the nominee will be considered.
❖ The committee will consider the length of volunteer service and consistency of involvement.
❖ The impact of the nominee’s activities on the community will be a key factor. Where applicable, provide
specific examples of projects or events the volunteer has been involved in and the outcomes achieved.


Honorarium Amount

❖ The honorarium payment will not exceed the value of $500.
❖ The specific amount will be determined by the selection committee based on the nominee’s contribution and the available budget.


Recognition and Award Cermony

❖ Chosen recipients of the honorarium payment will be announced at the Shire’s annual Australia Day Citizenship and Community Awards in January.
❖ The honorarium payment will be presented to the recipients during the Community Awards, along with a certificate of recognition.
❖ The Shire’s website and social media platforms will be utilised to share the stories of the recipients


Nominator Information


Please complete the following form to nominate a volunteer for a one -off honorarium
payment in recognition of their services in the Shire. This honorarium can be awarded up
to the value of $500.


Nominee Information

*Please use additional pages as required.*


Declaration

I declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that the decision of the selection committee is final and not subject to appeal.

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Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

 Contact Us here for more information on how to volunteer.

info@capel.wa.gov.au

Phone: 08 9727 0222 - during business hours

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