{"id":122246,"date":"2025-04-07T15:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T05:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/?p=122246"},"modified":"2025-04-08T15:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T05:11:26","slug":"shaping-the-future-of-volunteerism-at-sxsw-sydney-your-vote-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/shaping-the-future-of-volunteerism-at-sxsw-sydney-your-vote-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaping the Future of Volunteerism at SXSW Sydney \u2013 Your Vote Matters!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The SXSW Sydney Conference is more than an event\u2014it\u2019s where groundbreaking ideas and transformative conversations take centre stage. With 90,000 attendees annually, public voting plays a crucial role in deciding which sessions make the final program. This year, you have the power to bring an essential conversation to the stage!<\/p>\n<p>Vote for \u201cThe Future of Volunteerism: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact\u201d featuring <a id=\"ember38\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alex-barrell-411705119\/\">Alex Barrell<\/a>, Commissioner &amp; CEO of <a class=\"iDnVmHHNAJlvEVnDtbeuHZogHkrorPrZNxnz \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinerescuensw.com.au\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Marine Rescue NSW<\/a>, in conversation with <a id=\"ember39\" class=\"ember-view\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/suzannejoycampbell\/\">Suzanne Campbell<\/a>, CEO &amp; Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/\">Vennu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers save lives, shape communities, and drive change\u2014but demand is rising while volunteer availability is declining. How do we secure a sustainable future for volunteerism? This session explores:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DEI) \u2013 Breaking down barriers to ensure volunteerism is accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all.<br \/>\n\u2705 Digital Transformation &amp; Remote Volunteering \u2013 How technology is reshaping volunteer opportunities and engagement.<br \/>\n\u2705 Evolving Volunteer Expectations \u2013 Why modern volunteers seek flexibility, skill-building, and purpose-driven roles.<\/p>\n<h6>Why this session matters:<\/h6>\n<p>Marine Rescue NSW volunteers undertake 3,000+ search and rescue missions and assist over 10,000 people each year\u2014but this is just one example of a system under strain. We need new ideas, fresh investment, and bold leadership to ensure volunteerism thrives in a changing world.<\/p>\n<p>Help bring this critical discussion to SXSW Sydney! Cast your vote now and champion the future of volunteerism.<\/p>\n<p>Voting closes soon\u2014every vote counts! 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