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Quick Guide to Volunteer Management

The "Quick Guide to Volunteer Management" is an essential resource for organisations involving volunteers. It covers a broad range of topics crucial for effective volunteer management, from planning and recruitment to recognition and safety.
1 minute read
Volunteering Australia
General
Guides

Be Prepared: Managing volunteers in emergencies

A guide on how to manage both trained and spontaneous volunteers in emergencies. This guide includes templates and checklists.
1 minute read
Volunteering ACT
Emergency Volunteering, General
Weblinks

National Volunteering Guide

The National Volunteering Guide is an invaluable resource for organisations managing volunteers. It covers the entire volunteer lifecycle, from recruitment and induction to performance management and the conclusion of volunteer roles.
1 minute read
Not-For-Profit Law
General
e-learning

Becoming an Inclusive Volunteer Mentor

This online course equips volunteers to mentor participants with disabilities as part of the Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program. It covers inclusion, disability, and mentor responsibilities
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Tasmania
General
e-learning

Do More with Less: Implementing Effective Volunteer Management on a Shoestring Budget

This eLearning program, complete with videos and downloadable resources, will help put your mind at ease and give you real attainable strategies and ideas as a new volunteer coordinator or if you are starting up a volunteer program.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering, Sydney Children's Hospital
Chronic Illness, Disability +2 more
e-learning

Volunteer Handbook

This Volunteer Handbook E-learning Series will help your volunteers to get started and becoming a fantastic volunteer.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Services Australia
General
e-learning

Volunteer Management Handbook

The Volunteer Management Handbook E-learning Series is a free resource designed to help new, existing and aspiring Volunteer Managers in their role.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering
General
Articles & Reports

Developing Volunteer Roles

This article and guides help organisations develop effective volunteer roles
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
General
Information

Engaging Newly Arrived Migrants

This article explains how volunteering helps new migrants in Australia connect, learn & contribute. It includes resources to help recruit and support migrant volunteers.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA, Canterbury City Community Centre - Skills Training and Resource Service, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
Migrants, General
Information

Governance

This information and weblinks explains governance in organisations, including key roles, resources for volunteers, and best practices.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland
General
e-learning

Planning and Maintaining a Volunteer Program

This article, guides and e-learning provide an overview of the things you need to set up and maintain a successful volunteer program for your organisation.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
General
Articles & Reports

Rights and Responsibilities

This article outlines the rights and responsibilities of both volunteers and volunteer organisations.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering
General
Articles & Reports

Staff vs Intern vs Volunteer

This article clarifies the distinctions between volunteering, internships, and placements.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering, Fair Work Australia
General
Information

Types of Volunteering

This information explores various volunteering options including formal, social action, project-based and more to help you find the right fit.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering
General
Role Descriptions

Writing a Role Description

A guide on how to write a volunteer role description.
1 minute read
Volunteering Australia
General
Information

Recruiting Volunteers

A guide on recruitment, including information on selection, screening, and types of recruitment.
1 minute read
Volunteering Victoria
General