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Volunteer orientation checklist

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This volunteer orientation checklist is a practical template designed to help organisations prepare for and deliver a consistent volunteer induction or orientation process. It supports volunteer managers to cover key information, responsibilities and requirements when welcoming new volunteers.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • develop a consistent and thorough volunteer induction process
  • ensure key information is shared with new volunteers
  • strengthen volunteer readiness to commence roles.

How to apply this resource

This checklist is most useful when onboarding new volunteers, reviewing induction practices, or preparing for volunteer commencement to ensure all essential steps are completed.

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Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia, working across community, government, corporate and education organisations to build capacity of volunteer involving organisations, and support volunteering.
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