Best practice

Our best practice publications range from National Standards for volunteer involvement, developed in consultation with the sector, through to short and sharp documents with practical guidance and advice on involving volunteers.

Explore our range of best practice publications, below.

National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not for Profit Organisations - national standards that describe the elements of a best practice system for involving and managing volunteers.

National Standards Implementation Guide for Not for Profit Organisations Involving Volunteers - a guide to assist not for profit organisations in implementing the National Standards.

National Standards Workbook and Resource Kit - this workbook and resource kit is designed as a systematic and 'user-friendly' method of implementing the National Standards in your organisation.

Model Code of Practice - policy issues and practices for volunteer involving organisations to consider as part of their endeavours to achieve best practice.

Volunteering - what's it all about? - Introduce volunteering to potential volunteers and learn all about it yourself

Running the Risk? A Risk Management Tool for Volunteer Involving Organisations - a practical tool designed to assist not for profit organisations that involve volunteers to develop an effective risk management program.

Tips for Involving Volunteers - an information sheet for managers of volunteers and not for profit organisations which offers practical tips and advice on how to successfully involve volunteers in your organisation.

Screening and the Volunteer Recruitment Process - an information sheet about the importance of the volunteer screening process, with some practical advice and tips for managers and not for profit organisations.

Police Checks and Volunteers - an information sheet for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations about the purpose of police checks, the reasons why these might be required and the process for conducting these checks.

100 Point Identification Check - checks such as these are regularly used to verify identities.  This information sheet details the value ascribed to various types of identification so that when conducting police checks, organisations can ensure that they are checking the correct person.

Recognising Volunteers - an information sheet for managers of volunteers and not for profit organisations about the importance of recognition and the many ways in which you can appropriately recognise your volunteers.

Involving Volunteers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds - an information sheet about the many benefits of having a diverse volunteer program, and tips and advice for managers on how to engage and involve volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Visas for Volunteers from Overseas - an information sheet for overseas visitors about volunteering in Australia and visa requirements.

Volunteers and Tax Information - an information sheet for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations about volunteering and tax rulings made by the Australian Taxation Office.

Checklist for Volunteers as Board Members - when joining the board of a not for profit organisation there are a number of things that you will need to consider.  This information sheet lists a range of things to check before making your decision.

Corporate Shares Community Profits: a guide to engaging corporate volunteers - a guide for not for profit organisations on how to involve corporate volunteers in their organisation.

Corporate Shares Community Profits: a guide to engaging your employees - a guide that includes tips and case studies for companies keen to involve their employees in volunteer programs.

Insurance & Risk Management for Corporate Volunteers: this booklet identifies the areas of potentially overlapping responsibilities for risk management of corporate volunteering programs. It is a guide which assists both not-for-profit organisations and companies to reduce risk and liability.