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Staff vs Intern vs Volunteer

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This article helps volunteer organisations understand the definitions of volunteering, internships, and employment to help ensure they manage unpaid work arrangements correctly and continue to benefit from valuable volunteer contributions.

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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.


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