2023 National Volunteering Conference
This is an event not to be missed as we launch Australia’s first National Strategy for Volunteering in ten years.
National Strategy for Volunteering project
This will be Australia’s first National Strategy for Volunteering in ten years. Let's reimagine the future of volunteering together.
Information on volunteering and COVID-19
We encourage everyone to stay up to date with the latest advice, as we continue to advocate for policies to support safe volunteering during the ongoing pandemic.
Want to know more about best practice volunteer management?
The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement provide a sound framework for supporting the volunteering sector.
Say thank you to your volunteers with a gift
The Volunteering Australia Shop is now open with gifts to thank volunteers this National Volunteer Week and all year round.
Say thank you to your volunteers while supporting Volunteering Australia's work advocating for the volunteering ecosystem.
National Resource Hub for volunteer managers
An initiative of Volunteering Australia, this resource hub brings together useful, evidence-based and current best practice resources to support effective volunteer management.
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Join us today for the launch of the Volunteering Research Papers Initiative summarising important research on volunteering and outlining key insights for policy and practice. These insights will feed directly into the development of the National Strategy for Volunteering.![]()
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The first round of publications from the Volunteering Research Papers Initiative includes eight papers, each of which addresses a key area of research on volunteering.![]()
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Don’t miss out! Register to attend this online event.![]()
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Do you have a passion for volunteering and inspiring audiences through presenting? We want to hear from you!![]()
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The 2023 National Volunteering Conference is Australia’s leading event on the volunteering calendar. It’s your last chance to submit an Expression of Interest to present in Canberra on 13-14 February 2023.![]()
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Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute your voice and inspire the volunteering ecosystem with your proposed presentation.![]()
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Expressions of Interest are closing soon and must be submitted online by 5pm Friday, 30 September 2022.![]()
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Further evidence by Social Ventures Australia and the Centre for Social Impact of the challenges facing volunteering in the charities sector, and the need for a strategic approach to address the decline in volunteering.![]()
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Volunteering promotes individual wellbeing through offering a sense of purpose and social connection. VA is recommending volunteering be included in the wellbeing framework that will guide future Federal Budgets. Societies that prioritise wellbeing, prioritise volunteering.
Join us for the launch of the Volunteering Research Papers Initiative summarising important research on volunteering and outlining key insights for policy and practice. These insights will feed directly into the development of the National Strategy for Volunteering.![]()
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The first round of publications from the Volunteering Research Papers Initiative includes eight papers, each of which addresses a key area of research on volunteering.![]()
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👉 Please register to attend this online event.![]()
events.humanitix.com/volunteering-research-papers-initiative-launch
Thank you @VolunteeringAus for the opportunity to write about Motivations to Volunteer with Sarah Wilson for the Volunteering Research Papers Initiative and to say a little bit about it this week at the launch (paper and recording here: https://volunteeringstrategy.org.au/research/ #Volunteering
Without #leadership, there is no #volunteering. Leaders of volunteers often have good skills but get squeezed by many competing demands. This paper for @VolunteeringAus (link in comments) will help shape the National Strategy for Volunteering in Australia. @TSBE_UTAS @UTAS_
When disaster strikes, we rely on volunteers. 90% of emergency service personnel are #voluneers. Keeping emergency volunteers trained, engaged and retained is vital to keeping our communities safe. Read our report for @VolunteeringAus linked in comments @UTAS_ @ambercy_t
Latest Submissions & Research
Volunteering’s role in disability advocacy in Australia
Supporting volunteering during the recovery from COVID-19
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