What is SkillsBank

SkillsBank is the practical community engagement section of Leadership Victoria

SkillsBank provides Williamson Fellows and Associates (LV Alumni) with the opportunity to actively give back to the community whilst offering not for profit and community organisations the skills and expertise of the Fellows pro bono.

The emphasis is on advice and support. Fellows and Associates all have work, family and community commitments; therefore the purpose of their voluntary contribution to an organisation is to support and strengthen the capacities of its staff or members, rather than to undertake significant hands-on work themselves. Ideally LV Alumni will work on an immediate problem within the organisation but in the process transfer skills, knowledge and contacts from fellows to that organisation.

Over 60% of LV Alumni contributed to the community via Leadership Victoria’s SkillsBank each year, assisting more than 120 non profit organisations.

SkillsBank runs a number of programs including:  

• Schools Workshops - SkillsBank operates a program of leadership development to secondary schools throughout the State.
• Mentoring – LV Alumni are well placed to act as Mentors for CEO’s and senior management of not for profit organisations.
• Board Placements – Not for Profit groups may request the assistance of SkillsBank in locating LV Alumni with the requisite skills to join their Board or Committee of Management.
• Projects – SkillsBank is able to develop teams of LV Alumni to assist with a variety of challenges faced by organisations including guidance on organisational development, strategic reviews, advice on marketing, sponsorship, public profile or facilitating ideas and planning workshops.