Joined the YMCA Ballarat Board Provided me with a change in perspective and a broadening of horizons via my Leadership Ballarat and Western Region Experience.
Leadership Ballarat and Western Region gave me an understanding that not all people we meet have been given the same opportunities and helped me develop a desire to create opportunities.
Joined the Volunteer board of the Central Highlands Sports Assembly Sports Central.
Provided me with a further connection to issues within our region Gave me an understanding of community need and what local charities existed and what they provide for the community.
I was able to use my business skills to aid my volunteer work.
Connections that I made through work and through Leadership Ballarat and Western Region helped me to assist the organisation.
The volunteer work I undertook helped to develop my professional skills The volunteer role gave me satisfaction from being involved in a cause I believe in.
Provided me with further exposure to key decision makers.
Joined the Central Highlands Football League Board of Management
Leadership Ballarat and Western Regopin built my confidence and connections.
Achieved a career promotion to become part owner in a national firm
Connection to a large organisation with many stakeholders Increased my desire to provide the same childhood opportunities I had to other kids Opportunity to undertake special projects, including reinstating interleague football, fundraising activities, and integration of an AFL Administration restructure
The life experience gained through Leadership Ballarat and Western Region has improved my work performance and skills.
Started a family
The promotion has opened doors in terms of connections within the community and links to business people.
Aside from being a great personal experience, starting a family increased my desire to understand and make a difference to other families. Leadership Ballarat and Western Region gave me a heightened feeling of responsibility to help build or shape the community into one where I want my child to grow up.
An increased feeling of wanting to be a role model.
Connections gained from my promotion have been used to assist in volunteer positions.
2014
2008
Paul Rogan Graduate journey
Ongoing difficulty of balancing work, life and other commitments
Time poor
Difficult to say no to requests for my time for charitable and community purposes. Difficult to exit from volunteer organistions.
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