Resources

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.

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.

This Volunteer Handbook E-learning Series will help your volunteers to get started and becoming a fantastic volunteer.

The Volunteer Management Handbook E-learning Series is a free resource designed to help new, existing and aspiring Volunteer Managers in their role.

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.

This downloadable template helps volunteer managers conduct effective interviews during the onboarding process.

A guide on how to write a volunteer role description.

A comprehensive guide to onboarding volunteers, covering planning, policies and procedures, induction, training and evaluation. This guide provides information, checklists and templates relevant to both volunteers and employees. Note: This resource is accompanied by a suite of supporting resources.

A guide on how to develop a Disability Action Plan. This resource is accompanied by Disability Action Plan Templates.

This Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) factsheet offers some things to keep in mind when engaging volunteers.

Enhance your volunteer management by downloading resources, tools, and best practices to attract, retain, and celebrate volunteers in Australian sport.

The Introductory Self-Assessment Tool for Organisations helps organisations learn about the National Principles, gives examples of what each principle might look like when implemented in practice, and prompts organisations to commit to taking concrete actions to improve their child safe practices.

Information for potential and current volunteers, Volunteer Managers and providers, including eligibility and where to find volunteering opportunities.