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Navigating Background Checks

This guide and weblinks explain Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and Working with Vulnerable People Checks (WWVP) required for volunteers in Australia including jurisdictional variations and resources.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
General, General +2 more
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, General +14 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 +30 more
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

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, General +2 more
Volunteer Resources

Organisation and Management Structures

This guide explains organisational structures, including levels of authority, boards, CEOs, and volunteer leadership.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
General, General +2 more
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, General +2 more
e-learning

Recruiting Volunteers

These webinar, e-learning and guides offer best practices for recruiting volunteers, including recruitment selection, reference checks and interviews.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
General, General +2 more
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, General +2 more
Factsheets

Volunteer Training

This guide highlights the importance of volunteer training for skill development, safety, and volunteer satisfaction. It offers tips for creating and delivering training programs.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
General, General +2 more
Weblinks

ARCHIVED: Which Country am I on?

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
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
First Nations, 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
Information

Guide to Onboarding

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.
1 minute read
Volunteering ACT
General