Volunteer in Dubbo Region
Community Connections Digital Information Pack

Presented by Volunteer in Dubbo Region
Funded by The Centre for Volunteering, Community Connections -Volunteering Information Hubs and NFP Guide

Resource What it Covers Benefits Link to Resource
Volunteering Gateway (Australia ) National hub with recruitment tools, templates, training and best practice resources. An excellent starting point for any volunteer-involving organisation. https://volunteeringgateway.org.au/
Volunteering Victoria – Volunteer Management Toolkit Complete volunteer management cycle including recruitment, screening and retention. Practical checklists and downloadable tools. https://www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VV_Volunteer-Managment-Toolkit_2022-UPDATE_v2.pdf
Australian Sports Commission – Attracting Volunteers Step-by-step advice on attracting volunteers, writing role descriptions and advertising opportunities. Many ideas work equally well outside sport. https://www.ausport.gov.au/volunteering/sport-volunteer-resource-hub/attracting-volunteers?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Ten top tips for making your organisation attractive to volunteers #VolunteersWeek - Directory of Social Change Free book featuring volunteer management experts from around the world. Packed with creative recruitment and retention ideas. https://www.dsc.org.uk/content/ten-top-tips-for-making-your-organisation-attractive-to-volunteers-volunteers-week/
Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Toolkit (CFA) Covers the entire volunteer lifecycle from attraction through to recognition. Excellent practical examples for community organisations https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/volunteer-recruitment-and-retention-toolkit/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
National Standards for Volunteer Involvement (via Volunteering Gateway) Australia's best-practice framework for involving volunteers. A useful end-of-year review resource to strengthen volunteer programs. https://volunteeringgateway.org.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com