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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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The Centre for Volunteering (The Centre) is a not-for-profit organisation with almost 50 years’ experience providing leadership on volunteering in NSW. This involves playing a key role in advocacy, support services and sector development.
info@volunteering.com.au 02 9261 3600
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