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Key publications for managers of volunteers
There are more than 100 on-line publications tailored to meet managers of volunteers' training and information needs, or just for your general interest. These materials include training resources, best practice tips and information sheets about volunteer management, pieces of research and even past media releases.
To search for the complete suite of publications for managers of volunteers, select "Managers of Volunteers" from the Primary Audience drop down menu in our publications database. Alternatively, you can browse all publications:
Don't miss:
Definition and Principles of Volunteering - a definition of formal volunteering and its underpinning principles.
Volunteer Rights and Volunteer Checklist - an overview of volunteers' rights and some important points for volunteers to check off with their organisation before volunteering.
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.
Volunteering - what's it all about? - Introduce volunteering to potential volunteers and learn all about it yourself
Model code of practice - policy issues and practices for volunteer involving organisations to consider as part of their endeavours to achieve best practice.
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.
A toolkit and guide for people who train volunteers - learn about what's involved in training volunteers - this resource in two parts will help people working in volunteer-involving organisations understand the volunteering context and develop and deliver appropriate and effective training for 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.
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.
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.
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.
Contribute to positive learning - this guide looks at how to enhance and maintain the skills of people with disabilities. Business Services [BSB01] - Learner Guide
Volunteers and Tax Information - an information sheet for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations about volunteering and tax rulings made by the Australian Taxation Office.
Provide leadership in the workplace - develop the skills and knowledge for effective workplace leadership and management whether you are a leader or future leader in a small community organisation or a larger and more formal structure. Size: 748KB. Business Services [BSB01] - Learner Guide
Working with volunteers and managing volunteer programs in health care settings - the NHMRC and Volunteering Australia recognise that volunteers play an integral part in our health care system, particularly in rural and remote areas of Australia. This manual has been developed by the NHMRC in recognition of volunteers in the health care sector. Published by Commonwealth of Australia and Volunteering Australia 2003 - Learner Guide
Secure funding - covers the main steps in securing funding: identify and contact funding bodies; prepare and promote the case for funding, and; appeal if necessary. Business Services [BSB01] - Learner Guide
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