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Resource type: Research (43 results)

Research resources include reports of research findings that may be of interest to volunteer management professionals. These resources include research reports on volunteering impact, recruitment, and leadership as well as different types of volunteering such as inclusive, youth, corporate, spontaneous and virtual volunteering.

2020 Aged Care Workforce Census: Factsheet

The factsheet provides a summary of key statistics from the 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census conducted by the Australian Government Department of Health. It highlights key changes from the previous Aged Care Workforce Census 2016 and the impact of COVID-19 on volunteering across different aged care service industries: Residential Aged Care (RAC), Home Care Packages Program (HCPP), and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

Author: Volunteering Australia

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Bridging the Gap: Enriching the volunteer experience to build a better future for our communities

A research report identifying the gap between what volunteers look for in a volunteering role and how organisations are engaging with volunteers. Identifies ways to better understanding volunteer motivations and engage with volunteers.

Author: Volunteer Canada

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Channeling Enthusiasm into Sustained Action: Fostering the Changemakers Journey

A research report identifying key ways to engage with young people, including their key motivators. This resource also identifies personal narrative tools to empower young people.

Author: Volunteering Queensland

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Clearinghouse for Sport - Volunteer Management

A webpage providing a suit of resources for managers of volunteers in sporting.

Author: Clearinghouse for Sport

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Corporate Volunteering in Australia: A Snapshot

Research into the corporate volunteering landscape in Australia, providing a case study and information on opportunities for engagement with corporate partners.

Author: Volunteering Australia, LBG & Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Volunteer Council

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Evidence Insights: Volunteering and mental health

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

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Innovative Student Engagement: A Perspective

Information on engaging with students, identifying the key criteria for successful student engagement in volunteering programs.

Author: Volunteering Queensland

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Invest for Success: The Real Value of Volunteering

Research into the value of volunteering in Scotland, providing information on how to measure impact and build volunteering into funding.

Author: Scottish Volunteering Forum, Scottish Government

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Issues Paper: Volunteering Australia's National Review of the Definition of Volunteering in Australia

Volunteering Australia's National Steering Committee's Issues Paper relating to the review of the definition of volunteering.

Author: Volunteering Australia

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Key Facts and Statistics About Volunteering in Victoria

An information report on key volunteering data for Victoria. Highlights trends in volunteer involvement.

Author: Volunteering Victoria

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