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Guide to Onboarding

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Introduction

This document serves as an essential guide for organisations, particularly focusing on the onboarding of new employees and volunteers. It covers a wide range of topics including salary details, employment terms, working hours, leave entitlements, and the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Additionally, it emphasises creating an inclusive work environment.

Benefits for Volunteer Involving Organisations and Volunteer Management Practitioners

For volunteer organisations and management practitioners, this document is particularly beneficial. It outlines a structured onboarding procedure that includes pre-boarding, training, and socialisation, ensuring volunteers feel welcomed and valued. The inclusion of checklists and templates for various stages of the onboarding process aids in the smooth transition of new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. Regular review of the onboarding policy and procedure is encouraged to maintain its effectiveness, ultimately enhancing the volunteer experience and organisational cohesion.

Application

The guide is packed with practical tools and templates, such as letters of offer and onboarding feedback questions, designed to streamline the onboarding process. These resources are invaluable for ensuring a consistent and effective integration of new staff into the organisation, aligning with its goals.


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VolunteeringACT is the peak body for volunteering and community information in the Canberra Region, as well as being a service provider of programs for people experiencing disadvantage and isolation, people with disability, and people needing support for mental wellness.

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