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National Standards for Volunteer Involvement

Building Strong Volunteer Programs

The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a best practice framework for organisations engaging volunteers in Australia.

Adoption of the National Standards has direct benefits to both volunteers and your organisation:

  • They help improve the volunteer experience and ensure that the wellbeing of volunteers is supported, and their contributions are valued.

  • They provide best practice guidance and benchmarks to help organisations attract, manage, and retain volunteers and support effective risk and safety practices.

A wheel showing the 8 National Standards for Volunteer Involvement

Why are the National Standards Important?

The National Standards are an essential resource for all organisations that engage volunteers. The eight National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a best practice framework to support safe, effective, and inclusive volunteering. By adopting the National Standards, you can:

  • Attract and retain high-quality volunteers: Well-designed volunteer roles that are meaningful and contribute to your organisation's goals are more likely to attract and retain skilled and dedicated volunteers.

  • Reduce risks and ensure safety: The National Standards emphasise volunteer safety and wellbeing, ensuring a positive and secure environment for all involved.

  • Maximise volunteer impact: By fostering effective communication, support, and recognition, volunteers feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

  • Demonstrate best practice: Alignment with the National Standards showcases your commitment to responsible and ethical volunteer management.

How Does Volunteering Gateway Support the National Standards?

Resources and information available on Volunteering Gateway align with the National Standards. You'll see the National Standards badge displayed throughout the website to identify content that directly addresses specific National Standards.

Filtering by National Standards:

Looking for resources that target a particular aspect of volunteer management? Our search function allows you to filter content by the National Standard it addresses. This streamlines your search and ensures you find the most relevant resources to meet your specific needs.

Explore the National Standards:

We encourage you to delve deeper into the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement. Here are some helpful resources: