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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.
Author: VolunteeringACT
An example of a Volunteer Handbook. The Handbook covers key information on what to expect as a volunteer, including induction, training, code of conduct and work, health and safety considerations.
Author: 3Bridges Community
A brief guide on how to complete a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
A brief guide on how to complete a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
An example of a daily sign on register for volunteer groups and one off events, including a health and safety induction checklist.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
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.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A template for notifying all staff that a new volunteer/member of staff will be starting with the organisation. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A template for feedback questions regarding the onboarding process, from recruitment, to induction, to ongoing engagement. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
Information on what should be considered when planning the first day of a new volunteer or staff member. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A template questionnaire to support the inclusive involvement of volunteers. This template covers both identifying the needs of volunteers and receiving feedback on the onboarding process. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A template for an induction checklist for new staff, identifying a three week onboarding process. This resource is a part of the Guide to Onboarding and is relevant to both volunteers and paid employees.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A brief checklist to guide the onboarding process. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A checklist to guide what should be done before a volunteers first day. Note: This resource supports the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A template Volunteer Assignment Agreement. This resource is a part of the Guide to Onboarding.
Author: VolunteeringACT
A guide to considerations when planning a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
A brief guide on what to cover on a volunteer's first shift.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
Provides an overview on the key points to consider when briefing Spontaneous Volunteers.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Supports organisations in capturing information associated with volunteer tasks including task description, risk assessment, screening, induction, briefing, support, debriefing, recognition, and supervision strategies.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
A template for a Volunteer Agreement.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
An example of a Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
An example of a Volunteer Handbook. Note: This resource is currently under review. Information may no longer be correct.
Author: City of Gosnells
A template for completing a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
A template for a Volunteer Induction Checklist.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
An example of a volunteer induction checklist.
Author: Volunteer Edinburgh
A template for a volunteer induction checklist.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
An example of a Health and Safety Induction Handbook for volunteers.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
A comprehensive guide on best practice volunteer management, covering all aspects of the volunteer management cycle.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
A template for preparing and completing a volunteer oriendation or induction.
Author: Volunteering WA
An example of a Volunteer Registration Form and Health and Safety Induction Checklist.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
A website that contains resources, templates and tools for Volunteer managers and volunteers. The website is aimed at increasing inclusion for people with disability.
Author: Orana, Southern Volunteering SA & Northern Volunteering SA
Volunteering Resource Hub is an initiative of Volunteering Australia, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.