Managing Volunteers for Retention
A high level guide on best practice volunteer management to support higher retention rates.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
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National Standard: Volunteer Recognition (58 results)
Volunteer contribution, value and impact is understood, appreciated and acknowledged.
Motivating and Thanking Volunteers
A brief guide on how to motivate volunteers, as well as how to recognise their contribution.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
National Volunteering Guide
A comprehensive guide to the legal obligations an organisation has for its volunteers. This six part guide includes: 1. Introduction and overview 2. Volunteer, employee or independent contractor? 3. Recruiting, inducting, managing and ending the volunteer relationship 4. Volunteer safety with annexures 5. Workplace behaviour 6. Other legal issues relevant to volunteers
Author: Not-for-Profit Law, Justice Connect
NSW State of Volunteering Report 2023
The State of Volunteering Report presents a detailed examination of the characteristics of volunteers and volunteer management in NSW. It highlights the strength of the volunteering sector, and the immense benefits volunteering contributes to the state.
Author: Institute of Project Management, The Centre for Volunteering
Optimising Health and Wellbeing Benefits from Volunteering: Good Practice for Engaging and Supporting Volunteers
A good practice guide for engaging and supporting volunteers.
Author: Volunteer Scotland, Scottish Volunteering Forum
Orientation for New Volunteers
A guide to considerations when planning a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Parks and Wildlife Service: Volunteer Handbook
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: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
Parks and Wildlife Service: Volunteer Management Manual
An example of a Volunteer Management Handbook. The Handbook covers key information volunteer management processes including frameworks, recruitment, supervision and administration.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
Promoting Positive Volunteer and Staff Relations
A brief guide on how to promote positive relationships between volunteers and employees.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
Recognising and Valuing Volunteers
Suggestions for ways to recognise volunteers in their role and in day-to-day activities.
Author: Volunteer Scotland