Resources

The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a best practice framework to guide volunteer involvement in Australia. They are an essential resource for Volunteer Managers.

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.

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

This research offers a different perspective on volunteer management in non-profit organisations, moving beyond traditional ideas of challenges and solutions.

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

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.

This paper by the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) explores how to measure the impact of volunteering, considering both its benefits for society and for individual volunteers.

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