- 2023 Western Australia State of Volunteering Report released today
- First report to capture volunteering in WA since 2015
- Report shows 1.5 million Western Australians volunteered in 2023, generating $63.9 billion for the State
- Report findings will create a benchmark for national comparisons and help shape the sector's future
Volunteering Minister Don Punch has today welcomed the release of a new report highlighting the significant value, contributions, and growth of the volunteering sector in Western Australia.
The 2023 Western Australia State of Volunteering Report is an independent report led by Volunteering WA, which provides an up-to-date summary of volunteering in the State.
The report found 1.5 million Western Australians aged 15-and-over volunteered more than 398 million hours in 2023, generating $63.9 billion of social and economic value for the State, up from $39 billion in 2015.
It's the first report to be conducted on WA's volunteering landscape since 2015 and will be used to help guide and shape the sector's future, while celebrating and recognising the commitment of volunteers across WA.
The report found the top three motivators for volunteering are helping others, enjoyment and being active.
The project was made possible by funding from Volunteering WA and the Department of Communities.
As stated by Volunteering Minister Don Punch:
"As Minister for Volunteering, I am proud to see so many Western Australians generously volunteering their time across the State.
"The Cook Government is committed to supporting and strengthening the volunteering sector, with more than $6 million allocated to the Volunteer Development Service Program.
"This included a recent $2.1 million boost for regional volunteering, announced last December.
"Volunteers play a significant role in creating more connected communities for everyone to enjoy.
"I strongly encourage people to seek our volunteering opportunities, to not only give back to their communities, but also to stay active and foster new social connections."
