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Do More with Less: Implementing Effective Volunteer Management on a Shoestring Budget
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Being a new volunteer coordinator or starting up a volunteer program can be overwhelming.
Developed in partnership with the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), this eLearning program, complete with videos and downloadable resources, will help put your mind at ease and give you real attainable strategies and ideas.
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