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.

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 guide highlights the importance of volunteer training for skill development, safety, and volunteer satisfaction. It offers tips for creating and delivering training programs.

This article helps identify the traditional owners of the land you're on in Australia. It emphasises respect and reconciliation, with links to AIATSIS maps and resources and Aboriginal Land Councils

A comprehensive guide covering the WHS duties of a volunteer involving organisation. This resource covers specific topics including volunteering from home, emergency service volunteers, and bullying, harassment and discrimination duties.

This research explores the latest research on volunteer management, focusing on the vital role of leadership and creating a positive volunteer experience.

This document explores the positive impact volunteering has on mental health and overall happiness. It highlights that while volunteers help those in need, they also experience significant personal benefits.

Free volunteer recruitment, management and retention tips in our webinar series for Australian sporting organisations.

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.

A range of policy templates that are free for any not-for-profit organisation to download and use, so long as it is for a non-commercial purpose and that the organisation is not paying a consultant to carry out this work.

Carer Gateway is a website and phone line set up by the Australian Government to connect carers with essential information and support services.