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National Standards for Volunteer Involvement

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.
1 minute read
Volunteering Australia
General
Guides

National Strategy for Volunteering

The National Strategy for Volunteering (2023 – 2033) is Australia’s blueprint for a reimagined future for volunteering. It provides a ten-year roadmap to work collectively towards the Strategy’s vision: to make volunteering the heart of Australian communities
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
Guides

How To Reach and Recruit Volunteers - a guide for multicultural community organisations

This resource offers practical advice on how to promote volunteering opportunities and build a strong volunteer workforce in multicultural organisations. It highlights the importance of clear communication, advertising, and making information accessible.
1 minute read
Department of Social Services
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Migrants +1 more
e-learning

Breaking Down the Barriers to Youth Volunteering

This e-learning course equips youth volunteer managers with strategies to attract, retain and engage young volunteers through project redesign and practical activities
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering, Soulgen
Youth or Student, Youth or Student +6 more
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, Chronic Illness +14 more
e-learning

Recruit and Retain Volunteers

This eLearning course is designed to equip you with the skills to recruit the perfect volunteer leaders and develop strategies to keep them engaged and motivated.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering Services Australia, Useability
Disability, Disability +30 more
Information

Recruiting Volunteers

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

Definition of Volunteering

Volunteering Australia’s Definition of Volunteering has a set of explanatory notes, a detailed Issues Paper that provides background and context, and a set of FAQs around it.
1 minute read
Volunteering Australia
General
Research and Reports

Volunteering and psychological contract

This document dives into the concept of volunteer management, emphasising the importance of the unspoken agreement between volunteers and organisations – the psychological contract.
1 minute read
M. Hager, K. Renfro
General
Articles & Reports

Youth Leading Youth: A Look at Organisations Led by Young People

The report, based on the 'Youth Leading Youth' research project by Volunteering Qld, highlights the importance of culture, engagement strategies, and leadership in youth-led organisations. It offers practical recommendations for attracting, retaining, and motivating young volunteers.
1 minute read
Volunteering Queensland
Youth or Student, General