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How To Reach and Recruit Volunteers - a guide for multicultural community organisations

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Introduction

Recruiting volunteers can be challenging for multicultural community organisations. This document provides valuable tips and strategies to broaden outreach and attract more volunteers. It is particularly useful for volunteer organisations and volunteer management practitioners.

Benefits of the Guide

The guide benefits volunteer organisations by:

  • Providing clear steps to introduce their organisation.

  • Helping define volunteer roles and responsibilities.

  • Offering advertising strategies to reach potential volunteers.

  • Suggesting ways to make information accessible to diverse audiences.

Application by Volunteer Organisations

Volunteer organisations and volunteer management practitioners can apply this resource by:

  • Registering their organisation on volunteering websites.

  • Creating clear and appealing promotional materials.

  • Sharing opportunities through various channels.

  • Using feedback to improve their outreach efforts.


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