Orientation for New Volunteers
A guide to considerations when planning a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
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National Standard: Volunteer Roles (78 results)
Volunteers are engaged in meaningful roles which contribute to the organisation’s purpose, goals and objectives.
Other Unpaid Work Arrangements
Identifying the different between volunteering, work for the dole, internships, and student placements.
Author: Volunteering WA
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
Partnership Planning Tool: Corporate Volunteering Templates
A resource for planning the involvement of corporate volunteers in an organisation.
Author: Volunteering Australia
Promoting Positive Volunteer and Staff Relations
A brief guide on how to promote positive relationships between volunteers and employees.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
Recruiting Volunteers
A guide on recruitment, including information on selection, screening, and types of recruitment.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Responding to a Pandemic: A Guide for Volunteer Involving Organisations
A comprehensive guide on volunteer involvement during a pandemic, reflecting most areas of the National Standards.
Author: Volunteering Australia, Volunteering Queensland
Returning Volunteer Programs and Volunteers during COVID-19
A guide to effectively engaging and re-engaging volunteers during a pandemic from recruitment to safeguarding their wellbeing. Note: Some information is specific to the Western Australian context.
Author: Volunteering WA
Reviewing your Volunteering Program
A guide on how to review a volunteering program.
Author: Volunteering Australia
Sample Position Description: Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) Volunteer Coordinator
Defines the role and responsibilities of the LDCC Volunteer Coordinator who will have primary responsibility for the coordination of Spontaneous Volunteer operations within the coordinated response.
Author: Volunteering Queensland