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National Strategy for Volunteering

Charting a Course for the Future

The National Strategy for Volunteering outlines a ten-year vision for a thriving volunteer sector in Australia. Understanding this roadmap and its focus areas is crucial for Volunteer Managers, Coordinators and Leaders who play a vital role in shaping the future of volunteering.

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Why is the National Strategy Important?

The National Strategy serves as a collective vision for a future where volunteering is at the heart of Australian communities. By aligning your volunteer program with its core objectives, you can contribute to:

  • Increased volunteer participation: The National Strategy aims to see more people volunteering more often. Your efforts to create accessible, engaging, and rewarding volunteer programs directly support this goal.

  • Enhanced volunteer experience: The National Strategy emphasises volunteer well-being and support. Your commitment to effective recruitment, training, and recognition fosters a positive environment that keeps volunteers engaged.

  • Stronger volunteer impact: The National Strategy highlights the importance of maximising volunteer contributions. By aligning volunteer roles with your organisation's mission and providing adequate support, you ensure volunteers can make a meaningful difference.

  • A more robust volunteering ecosystem: The National Strategy envisions a collaborative approach to volunteer management. By utilising the resources and collaborating with other organisations, you contribute to a stronger national framework for volunteering.

How Does Volunteering Gateway Support the National Strategy?

Resources and information available on Volunteering Gateway are designed to support the National Strategy. You'll see the National Strategy badge displayed throughout the website to identify content that directly aligns with its focus areas.

Filtering by Focus Areas

Looking for content that addresses a specific aspect of the National Strategy? Our search function allows you to filter content by the National Strategy's focus areas. This helps you find the most relevant resources to support your efforts in:

  • Improving the Volunteer Experience - Ensuring that volunteering is safe, inclusive, accessible and meaningful.

  • Communicating Impact - Recognising and celebrating volunteer contributions and the diverse impacts in the community.

Creating the Conditions for Volunteering to Thrive - Recognising the importance of volunteer management and advocating for the resources you need.

Explore the National Strategy

We encourage you to learn more about the National Strategy for Volunteering 2023-2033.

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