Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering, working to advance volunteering in the Australian community.
Vision
A strong, connected, and resilient Australian community through volunteering
Purpose
To lead, strengthen, and celebrate volunteering in Australia
Principles
Volunteering Australia has identified the following values to underpin all its work:
- Leadership
We are the recognised national peak body for volunteering in Australia and play an important leadership role among our members, the ecosystem, and to the community more widely.
- Collaboration
We work hard to build strong, productive, and mutually beneficial partnerships, and believe the best results arise from effective collaboration with governments, businesses, for-purpose organisations, and individuals.
- Trusted
Our priorities, decisions, policies, and activities are based on sound evidence and credible research, and we actively seek to support and encourage the research that is needed to advance volunteering.
- Sustainable
We understand and appreciate the importance of good governance, financial management and reporting to maintain our reputation as a credible, trustworthy, and sustainable organisation.
Strategic Pillars
- Policy, Advocacy and Research
- Leadership and Sector Development
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Organisational Sustainability and Resilience
Strategic Plan 2021-2024
- Volunteering Australia Strategic Plan 2021-2024 – Summary
- Volunteering Australia Strategic Plan 2021-2024
Volunteering Australia Constitution
Commitment to Volunteer Involvement
Volunteering Australia recognises volunteer involvement as integral to its operations and makes a commitment to run a safe, supported and sustainable volunteering program that meets the needs of the organisation and our volunteers.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
More information on Volunteering Australia
- Patron
- Staff - Meet the staff of Volunteering Australia
- History
- Board Members
- Career Opportunities
- Annual Reports
