The Principles of Volunteering
The key principles of volunteering and how this impacts upon an organisation's volunteer involvement.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
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National Standard: Volunteer Safety & Wellbeing (114 results)
The health, safety and wellbeing of volunteers is protected in the workplace.
The Screening Handbook
This comprehensive handbook provides information on screening as part of the volunteer management cycle, identifying ten steps to screening. Please note that some information will be specific to the Canadian context.
Author: Volunteer Canada
Tobi Johnson's Ultimate Guide to Managing Volunteers
A comprehensive guide on volunteer management, from an initial needs analysis, through to evaluation. Includes activities to guide processes.
Author: VolunteerPro, Tobi Johnson
Top Tips for Recruiting and Supporting Volunteers with a History of Problem Drug Use
Tips on how to involve and support volunteers with a history of problem drug use.
Author: Volunteer Scotland, Scottish Drugs Forum
Virtual Volunteering
A guide to involving virtual volunteers, including policies and procedures, risk and intellectual property information and a volunteering from home checklist.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Volunteer Handbook
An example of a Volunteer Handbook. Note: This resource is currently under review. Information may no longer be correct.
Author: City of Gosnells
Volunteer Health and Safety: A Handbook for Community Service Organisations
A handbook on workplace health and safety considerations in relation to volunteer involvement. Note: Some information is specific to Victoria.
Author: WorkSafe Victoria
Volunteer Induction Checklist
A template for completing a volunteer induction.
Author: Volunteer Scotland
Volunteer Induction: Health and Safety
An example of a Health and Safety Induction Handbook for volunteers.
Author: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions, Government of Western Australia, Parks & Wildlife Service
Volunteer Management Health Check Guide
A resource guiding organisations on how to perform a health check of their volunteer involvement and volunteer management practices. This resource can be used as a template. Note: Item 2.08 is not relevant to Australian volunteering programs.
Author: Volunteer Ireland