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Volunteering & gender key statistics

This resource provides key statistics on volunteering in Australia, focusing on participation trends by gender. It highlights differences in volunteering patterns and changes over time.

The factsheet supports organisations to better understand gender-related trends in volunteering, informing inclusive and evidence-based approaches to volunteer engagement.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • increase understanding of gender trends in volunteering
  • develop inclusive planning and recruitment strategies
  • employ evidence-based decision-making in volunteer programs and inclusion measures.
  • strengthen gender advocacy and reporting on volunteer participation.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when analysing volunteer participation trends, developing inclusive strategies, or supporting reporting and advocacy related to volunteer engagement.

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Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering, working to advance volunteering in the Australian community. Their vision is to promote strong, connected communities through volunteering, and their mission is to lead, strengthen, promote and celebrate volunteering in Australia.
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