Why do organisations involve volunteers?

This guide provides an overview of why organisations involve volunteers. It explores the benefits volunteers bring to organisations, communities and the individuals themselves.

The resource supports organisations to understand the value of volunteer involvement, including its contribution to program delivery, community engagement and organisational impact.

Benefits for volunteer managers

• understand the value and benefit of volunteer involvement for organisations
• understand different roles of volunteers
• strengthen organisational purpose and impact.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when planning volunteer programs, building organisational support for volunteer involvement, or strengthening understanding of the role volunteers play in achieving organisational goals.