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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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International Volunteer Manager’s Day (IVMDay)
Celebrated annually on November 5, International Volunteer Managers' Day (IVMDay) is an annual event dedicated to recognising the important work of Volunteer Engagement Professionals.
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ARCHIVED: Which Country am I on?
This article helps identify the traditional owners of the land you're on in Australia. It emphasises respect and reconciliation, with links to AIATSIS maps and resources and Aboriginal Land Councils
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Types of Volunteering
This information explores various volunteering options including formal, social action, project-based and more to help you find the right fit.
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Better Impact offers a comprehensive software solution for volunteer program management, to simplify administrative tasks and enhance volunteer engagement across every stage of the volunteer lifecycle.
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VIKTOR Lite
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An Introduction and Overview of the Refreshed National Standards
The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a best practice framework to guide volunteer involvement.
They are designed for organisations that strive for best practice and who offer simple, practical actions that can apply to a broad range of volunteering scenarios.
- Volunteering WA
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- This online learning is free to Western Australian Volunteer Involving Organisations who are full members of Volunteering WA thanks to funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Acknowledging Country
Tania Harris is the Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator at the Health Consumers’ Council.
In this session you will gain an understanding of why and when to do an Acknowledgement of Country, Design & practice your own meaningful and personalised Acknowledgement of Country.
Yarn and ask any questions.
- Volunteering WA
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- This online learning is free to Western Australian volunteer involving organisations thanks to funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Panel Discussion: Reward and Recognition for Retention
Join us for a panel discussion on Standard 7 of the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement
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