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A summary of research insights on the effects of volunteering on mental health. It draws upon local and international studies which apply qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs.
Author: Volunteering Australia
An information sheet on how workers and carers in aged care can look after their wellbeing when those they care for experience trauma. Part of a suite of grief and trauma support resources for those in and around aged care, funded by the Australian Government.
Author: Phoenix Australia
An information sheet on how workers and carers in aged care can be affected when those they care for experience trauma. Part of a suite of grief and trauma support resources for those in and around aged care, funded by the Australian Government.
Author: Phoenix Australia
A checklist for effectively volunteering from home.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
Advice for organisations on how to safeguard volunteer health and wellbeing during a pandemic.
Author: Volunteering WA
An overview of what discrimination is and the types of discrimination that may occur.
Author: Volunteering WA
Identifies when it may be necessary to have a difficult conversation, and provides tips on how to effectively have this conversation. This resource is accompanied by a Difficult Conversations Worksheet.
Author: Volunteer PlainTalk
A summary of research insights on the effects of volunteering on mental health. It draws upon local and international studies which apply qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs.
Author: Volunteering Australia
A template for a volunteer self-appraisal.
Author: Volunteer Edinburgh, Volunteer Wiki
An international study on how volunteering supports social inclusion.
Author: Making it Matter
A good practice guide for engaging and supporting volunteers.
Author: Volunteer Scotland, Scottish Volunteering Forum
A research report on the relationship between volunteering, health and wellbeing.
Author: Volunteer Scotland, University of Stirling
Information on the impacts of volunteering on mental health and wellbeing, and what the implications of this is for volunteer management.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Research into the impact of volunteering onto a person's health and wellbeing.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
An information sheet on how workers and carers in aged care can support older people suffering with trauma, loss or grief. Part of a suite of grief and trauma support resources for those in and around aged care, funded by the Australian Government.
Author: Phoenix Australia
An information sheet for workers and carers in aged care who support older people who are experiencing trauma, grief and loss. Part of a suite of grief and trauma support resources for those in and around aged care, funded by the Australian Government.
Author: Phoenix Australia
Practical guidance to support volunteers in response to a pandemic. This guide provides practical checklists and information on key things to consider including: - Volunteering in a pandemic - Helping in pandemic response and recovery - Continuing or ceasing to volunteer - Maintaining good health and wellbeing - Staying connected and volunteering post-pandemic
Author: Volunteering Australia, Volunteering Queensland
An example of how to support the mental health and wellbeing of volunteers as they perform their role. This resource provides a list of questions in a template format.
Author: Volunteer Edinburgh, Volunteer Wiki
Volunteering Resource Hub is an initiative of Volunteering Australia, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.