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Volunteer Management Toolkit

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This toolkit provides practical guidance across all stages of volunteer management.

What the toolkit covers

  • Planning and program design
  • Recruitment and induction
  • Support, supervision and development
  • Risk management and safety
  • Recognition and continuous improvement

How organisations can use this toolkit

Use this toolkit as a reference to develop, review or improve volunteer management systems and practices.

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Volunteering Victoria is the state peak body for volunteering, focusing on advocacy, sector development and the promotion of volunteering.
info@volunteeringvictoria.org.au (03) 9052 4524
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