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Volunteers are engaged in meaningful roles which contribute to the organisation’s purpose, goals and objectives.
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
This webinar covers key elements of volunteer management, including adapting to changing needs, building inclusive programs, providing structured frameworks and involving volunteers in all aspects of the organisation.
Author: Leep
A guide on how to adapt volunteering roles to be more inclusive of people living with a disability.
Author: Victoria ALIVE, Volunteering Victoria
A guide on how to involve older volunteers living with a disability.
Author: Victoria ALIVE, Volunteering Victoria
Information on screening new volunteers, including information on how to develop a screening policy.
Author: Volunteering WA
A guide on how to manage both trained and spontaneous volunteers in emergencies. This guide includes templates and checklists.
Author: VolunteeringACT
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
Provides a checklist for Local Government to guide them through their responsibilities regarding Spontaneous Volunteers in the preparation, response, and recovery phases of an emergency to ensure Spontaneous Volunteers can be effectively deployed in their local area.
Author: Volunteering Queensland
A detailed guide on planning for the involvement of spontaneous volunteers, covering national policies and principles as well as providing information on strategies for supporting and coordinating spontaneous volunteers.
Author: Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
An example of a corporate level policy statement that supports the involvement of volunteers.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
Volunteering Resource Hub is an initiative of Volunteering Australia, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.