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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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Engaging Newly Arrived Migrants
This article explains how volunteering helps new migrants in Australia connect, learn & contribute. It includes resources to help recruit and support migrant volunteers.
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This information, videos, guides and weblinks explain depression, anxiety, and their connection. It also provides self-help options and referrals to crisis support resources in Australia.
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Building Connected and Effective Volunteer Groups
This session will be facilitated by Befriend, an organisation on a mission; to nurture connected, thriving communities where everyone is valued and everyone can belong. In this session you will learn: How to develop strong relationships with volunteers and much more.
- Volunteering WA
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