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Volunteering Gateway is your one-stop shop for volunteer management.

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Volunteering Gateway is designed to connect Volunteer Managers, Coordinators and Leaders across Australia with the tools and resources to help them succeed.

Our diverse range of tools and resources have been carefully selected to help you recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers, improving the volunteer experience and fostering a vibrant community that makes a difference.

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National Standards for Volunteer Involvement

The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a best practice framework to guide volunteer involvement in Australia. They are an essential resource for Volunteer Managers.
Guides
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Quick Guide to Volunteer Management

The "Quick Guide to Volunteer Management" is an essential resource for organisations involving volunteers. It covers a broad range of topics crucial for effective volunteer management, from planning and recruitment to recognition and safety.
From Australia's volunteering peak bodies

Upcoming Training

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Compliance & Volunteer Management 'Deep Dive'

Join VSANT, DHS, Safework SA and AON for a deep dive workshop focusing on volunteer management, volunteer screening, child safety, WHS, and insurance.
Volunteering SA&NT
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Let’s Talk Aboriginal Cultural Safety Awareness

Volunteering Tasmania
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Becoming an Inclusive Volunteer Involving Organisation

Join us for free training for staff and volunteers looking to promote and develop inclusivity within their organisation.
The Centre for Volunteering
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From Volunteering Australia

Latest News

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2025 Stakeholder Feedback Survey

Our 2025 Stakeholder Survey is now open! We want to hear from you – volunteers, volunteer managers, community leaders, researchers, advocates, and anyone shaping the volunteering ecosystem. Your feedback is

Incoming Government Brief

Did you know? Over 6 million people volunteer every year across the country. Our Incoming Government Brief sets the agenda and has been provided to all relevant Ministers and agencies.

National Volunteer Week 2025 Launch

National Volunteer Week (19 – 25 May) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering — and it’s officially underway! Connecting Communities is more than a theme. It’s what volunteers do

Federal Election Platform 2025

VOLUNTEER NATION:POSITIVE IMPACT, STRONG COMMUNITIES Volunteering is essential to the fabric of Australian society. It brings social, cultural, and economic benefits to the nation. Investing now in the activities and