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About Us

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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Volunteering Gateway is primarily aimed at people who lead, manage and coordinate volunteers. If you are a volunteer seeking opportunities or further information, visit our volunteer page for further guidance.

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Featured resources

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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.
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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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Bridge to Volunteering - An introduction to volunteering

This workshop introduces volunteering, including its benefits, rights and responsibilities, and how to get involved. Learn how to find suitable roles and explore opportunities to participate in volunteering in your community.
The Centre for Volunteering
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Free
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Masterclass: Matching Volunteer Motivations to Improve Engagement

This masterclass explores how understanding volunteer motivations can improve engagement and retention. Learn how to design roles and programs that align with volunteer drivers to strengthen participation, satisfaction and program impact.
The Centre for Volunteering
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Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

This webinar explores cultural sensitivity and awareness, including unconscious bias and its impact. Learn how to recognise bias, improve communication and build inclusive practices when working with diverse communities.
The Centre for Volunteering
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Free
From Volunteering Australia

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2025–26 Volunteer Grants Round (opens in new tab)

Volunteer Grants support community organisations that rely on volunteers by helping remove barriers to participation and promoting volunteering opportunities.

Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit organisations that depend on volunteers to deliver their work.