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

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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Featured resources

Guides
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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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NSW Youth Volunteering Guidelines

Join us for a deep dive into the NSW Youth Volunteering Guidelines with our Director: Sector Development and Enagagement, Clint Bertenshaw.
The Centre for Volunteering
Free
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Breaking the Mould: Innovation in Aged Care Volunteer Engagement

This online workshop explores the vital role of volunteers in the Australian aged care sector, offering an in-depth look at the current landscape, emerging trends, and innovative volunteering strategies.
Volunteering SA&NT
Free
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Coaching Volunteers Through Organisational Change

Change is constant in the not-for-profit world as organisations adapt to different funding models, reporting and technology. This session looks at the tools and strategies necessary for Volunteer Managers to coach volunteers through organisational change, with reference to the National Standards.
Volunteering Victoria
Free

From Volunteering Australia

Latest News

National Volunteer Week resources out now

We’re excited to launch this year’s National Volunteer Week resources, designed to help you celebrate volunteers and this year’s theme: Connecting Communities. What’s in the resources tool kit? ✔ Certificates & Invitations

2024–25 Volunteer Grants Round

The Australian Government’s 2024–25 Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering. Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will

National Volunteer Week 2025

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 19-25 May 2025. This special event provides an opportunity to highlight the important role

Impact Strategy 2024-27

Volunteering Australia’s Impact Strategy 2024-2027 was developed through an extensive strategic planning process. The Impact Strategy includes a vision, mission, purpose, principles and strategic directions as we look to amplify

2023-24 Annual Report

We are pleased to share our 2023-24 Annual Report. This year’s Annual Report is a record of Volunteering Australia’s achievement and service to the volunteering ecosystem across Australia. It highlights