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Managing staff and volunteers - good practice tips
Introduction
Your small charity should treat its staff and volunteers with respect, and have a positive organisational attitude to its people. Ongoing staff and volunteer management occurs through planning, processes/procedures and the right attitude.
Summary
This resource covers a range of essential topics, including:
• Key regulators and the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC)’s role
• A positive organisational attitude
• Staff and Volunteer Recruitment
• Staff and Volunteer Management
• Handovers and inductions
Benefits for Volunteer Involving Organisations
Some of the benefits for your charity or not-for-profit organisation include:
• A happy and engaged team
• Reduced risks
• Improved efficiency
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