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May 13, 2013

Since Monday, National Volunteer Week has been honouring the 6.4 million Australians1 who give their time for free to help their neighbours, their communities and our country.

They might be tireless fundraisers, emergency heroes, educators, animal rescuers or even sport coaches.

With volunteer numbers doubling since 1995, we’ve put together a simple guide on how to become a volunteer, including tips from some of our Covers Program cover stars with impressive volunteer careers.

Find your passion

Long-time volunteer Donna Falconer, recognised on the cover of the 2013/14 Dubbo White Pages® and Yellow Pages® for establishing volunteer charity Pink Angels, says finding something you enjoy doing is the most important step when becoming a volunteer.

“There are so many groups with great causes, but you can’t be everything to everyone,” she said.

“If you have a passion for what you do, it won’t be a chore and will become a part...

Read the full 'How to become a volunteer' article

Recent articles

August 31, 2012

What format will the Adelaide White Pages® Book be delivered in this year?

A copy of a compact-size Residential book and a compact-size Business & Government book will be delivered to every household. Residents also have the option to order a larger-size Residential book.

Why are you making a larger-size Adelaide White Pages® Residential Book available?

Last year, many Adelaide residents preferred the compact-size Residential book but...

Read the full 'FAQs - Adelaide White Pages Book' article
March 16, 2012

The days of your Yellow Pages® and White Pages® Book being the heaviest on your bookcase are over – it's had a stylish makeover and is being delivered in a new compact format.

Why? Because a primary concern people have raised across Australia is that the books are too big and cumbersome.  After extensive consumer testing we are pleased to introduce the new compact format which has been reduced by 15% in height...