International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDAY) is held on 5 November 2022. A day to recognise and celebrate the profession of volunteer leadership, this year the theme is “Many Backgrounds – One Profession – Stronger Together”
This theme conveys a strength the volunteer leadership sector possesses that is not drawn on enough… the huge and diverse range of backgrounds that volunteering leaders come from.
On the one hand – volunteer managers come from a wide range of professional backgrounds. They are also made up of people from all walks of life and different cultural backgrounds.
We believe that this diversity of backgrounds should allow us to think differently, we can find solutions together when we come at issues from different perspectives. As we all have different skill sets, we should be able to collectively collaborate and use these more productively.
As an official IVMD supporter, we encourage you to join Volunteering Australia as we celebrate the vital role Managers, Coordinators and Leaders of volunteers play in enabling safe and effective volunteering.
Countdown to #IVMDAY22
Events for #IVMDAY22
IVMD Forum – WA
In recognition of IVMD, Volunteering WA is hosting the International Volunteer Managers Day Forum bringing together Western Australia’s volunteers.
Monday 7 November 2022.
Volunteering Tasmania State Conference 2022 – Volunteering | The Great Reset
Held in celebration of International Volunteer Managers Day, Volunteering Tasmania State Conference 2022 will focus on the theme, Volunteering | The Great Reset. Volunteering Australia CEO Mark Pearce is a plenary speaker at this event.
Tuesday 8 Nov 2022
2022 NSW Volunteer of the Year: Volunteer Management Recognition Ceremony
The Centre for Volunteering presents the 2022 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
Jubilee Room, NSW Parliament House – Invite Only
4 November 2022
2022 Volunteer Manager of the Year Award – ACT
Each year, in celebration of International Volunteer Managers Day, VolunteeringACT hosts the Volunteer Manager of the Year Award. The Award ceremony will be held at Howling Moon This is an invite-only catered event for nominees and nominators of the Awards.
4 November 2022
International Volunteer Managers Day Online Forum
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is hosting an online International Volunteer Managers Day Forum looking at ‘Embracing diversity and collaborating for success’.
Sessions include:
‘Different Perspectives – One Vision’
‘Building effective partnerships through collaboration. How are we stronger together?’
‘Techniques for collaboration and working together’
Thursday 3 November, 10:30am – 12:00pm – Online
#IVMDAY22 Resources
Courtesy of the IVMDay Committee.
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Volunteering Resource Hub
To honour IVMDay, we are highlighting the following resources to support managers of volunteers on Volunteering Resource Hub. This also includes an update to the Quick Guide to Volunteer Management. Check out these resources to inspire and inform.
Quick Guide to Volunteer Management
The latest additions include corporate/employee volunteers, insurance, legal requirements, and complaints handling. The guide is now complete and provides Volunteer Managers with an introduction to key topics in volunteer involvement. Each section contains links to further resources housed in the Volunteering Resource Hub, which provide additional information and tools
A Common Purpose: Formal Volunteering and Cultural Diversity
A guide on how to build an inclusive volunteering role, focusing on overseas volunteers, cultural awareness, communication styles, gender, and religion.
Author: Volunteering WA, Fran Robinson
Is Your Organisation Accessible?
A checklist to ensure your organisation is accessible to volunteers living with a disability.
Author: Victoria ALIVE, Volunteering Victoria
Managing Volunteers for Retention
A high level guide on best practice volunteer management to support higher retention rates.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
National Volunteer Guide
A comprehensive guide to the legal obligations an organisation has for its volunteers. This six part guide includes: 1. Introduction and overview 2. Volunteer, employee or independent contractor 3. Volunteer safety with annexures 4. Workplace behaviours 5. Recruiting, inducting, managing and ending the volunteer relationship 6. Organisational issues
Author: Not-for-Profit Law, Justice Connect
Seven Steps to Volunteer Management Success
Tips on how to best support volunteers and volunteer involvement.
Author: Leep
Volunteer Management Toolkit
A comprehensive guide on best practice volunteer management, covering all aspects of the volunteer management cycle.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers
The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers is a formal avenue to improve your knowledge, skills and future employability. Endorsed by Volunteering Australia the CPD Program is currently offered by the Centre for Volunteering (NSW), Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria and Volunteering WA.
Why join CPD?
- Receive a formal certification awarding you the right to have Professional Leaders of Volunteers (PLV) after your name
- Be inspired to up-skill and gain more knowledge
- Promote your point of difference to current and future employers
- Be recognised for the learning you’re already doing, or planning to undertake
Accumulate CPD points through a combination of activities:
- Professional development, events and services offered by your Volunteering Peak Body
- Professional development at your organisation
- Reading relevant industry articles/newsletters
- Mentoring colleagues or members in volunteering management
- Reflective practice
