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Volunteering in Australia 2022: The Volunteer Perspective

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This report explores volunteering from the perspective of volunteers, examining motivations, experiences and participation patterns across Australia.

Benefits for Volunteer Managers

Volunteer Managers can use this resource to understand volunteer expectations and improve recruitment, retention and satisfaction strategies.

Benefits for Volunteer Organisations

Organisations benefit from improved volunteer experience design and stronger engagement approaches, contributing to sustainability and impact.

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