Say thank you to your volunteers with a gift
The Volunteering Australia shop is now open. Celebrate National Volunteer Week with high quality, volunteer-specific gifts while supporting our work advocating for the sector.
New 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.
Re-engaging Volunteers and COVID-19
New Volunteering Australia data shows volunteering is not snapping back, even as COVID restrictions lift.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information on volunteering and COVID-19.
If you are a current volunteer, or interested in volunteering please contact the Volunteering Peak Body in your State or Territory
Become a Professional Leader of Volunteers
Endorsed by Volunteering Australia, the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers is a formal avenue to improve your knowledge, skills and future employability.
Want to know more about best practice volunteer management?
The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement provide a sound framework for supporting the volunteering sector.
Latest News
Say thank you to your volunteers with a gift
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteers. From 17-23 May 2021, NVW will celebrate...
New national resource hub for volunteer managers
Volunteering Australia has launched an online Volunteering Resource Hub to help anyone who helps manage, lead or coordinate...
Re-engaging Volunteers and COVID-19
New Volunteering Australia data shows volunteering is not snapping back, even as COVID restrictions lift, with nearly three-quarters...
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The #charitiescrisiscabinet needs your feedback about what it takes to register and comply with varying regulations around Australia.![]()
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Help reform Australia's outdated Fundraising Regulation by completing the survey today. Survey closes Friday 16 April. surveymonkey.com/r/JVGZVTN
Help reform our outdated scheme of fundraising regulation
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The Charities Crisis Cabinet believes now is the time to achieve meaningful reform to Australia’s not fit for purpose and outdated system of fundraising regulation. It needs your help. Please take f...
Join Volunteering Australia as we acknowledge that it is time to RECOGNISE. RECONNECT. REIMAGINE. volunteering in Australia this National Volunteer Week. Learn more in the latest edition of VA News: ow.ly/EBXF50EcP4Z
Alan Jessop has retired from volunteering after 32 years of service collecting donations for the Salvation Army. Mr Jessop was a familiar face for many at The Canberra Centre including VA staff with our office nearby. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7183047/salvos-gentle-hero-alan-jessop-retires-after-32-years-and-...
Salvos' gentle hero Alan Jessop retires after 32 years and $4m in donations
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If not for his health and COVID-19, Mr Jessop, 90, said he would still be collecting donations.
#NeighbourDay2021 aims to increase positive and sustainable social connections between people and communities throughout Australia. Celebrate today by connecting with your neighbours and broader community. neighbourday.org/ #everydayisneighbourday #connectedpeopleconnectcommunities
National Playgroup Week celebrates that a playgroup community is creating a village through play, where everyone is welcome. This #NPGW21 we highlight that Playgroup Australia represents one of Australia’s largest volunteer movements, with over 8,000 volunteers creating a village through play nationally.
The #CharitiesCrisisCabinet needs your feedback about what it takes to register and comply with varying regulations around Australia.
Help reform Australia's outdated Fundraising Regulation by completing the survey today. Survey closes Friday 16 April. https://surveymonkey.com/r/JVGZVTN
We also made a joint submission with @VolunteeringAus to ensure that all workers, whether paid or unpaid, were given full protection from sexual harassment in Commonwealth, State and Territory laws. https://nfplaw.org.au/sites/default/files/media/JC_and_VA_Joint_Submission_to_National_Inquiry_into_Workplace_Sexual_Harassment.pdf
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Sadly there has been a 75% drop in volunteers since 2020, due to the pandemic and not enough Government support. Today I chaired Labor’s Pandemic Recovery Jobs and Industry Taskforce and spoke to @VolunteeringAus to thank them and discuss the best way to keep volunteering alive.
Latest Submissions & Research
Volunteering a 'critical gap' in mental health recommendations
Pre-Budget Submission 2021-22
Call to include volunteering in the National Disability Strategy
