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Youth Ready Assessment

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This assessment tool supports organisations to reflect on how effectively their volunteering programs engage and support young people.

About the assessment

The Youth Ready Assessment helps organisations review their practices against factors known to influence youth participation in volunteering.

Focus areas

  • Recruitment methods and accessibility
  • Volunteer motivations and expectations
  • Support, supervision and feedback
  • Learning, development and skill-building
  • Organisational culture and inclusion

How organisations can use this resource

Organisations can use this tool to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities to improve youth engagement and adapt volunteering programs accordingly.

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Youth Ready Assessment from Volunteering Victoria
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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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