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 Name | Description / Detail Links |
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| The Centre for Volunteering | Rights and responsibilities (Volunteering Rights and Responsibilities) |
| Iclick2learn | Volunteering 101 training (Volunteering 101 free online course | not for profit) |
| Australian College of Volunteering | Paid courses for Volunteer organisations (CHC44015 Certificate IV in coordination of volunteer programs) |
| The Centre for Volunteering – Volunteer Management Handbook | Free e-learning series covering volunteer management best practice, recruitment, induction, supervision and retention. Volunteer Management Handbook |
| NSW Government – Training and Skills for Volunteers | Information on volunteer training, qualifications, skills development and practical resources for volunteers and organisations. Training and skills for volunteers | NSW Government |
| 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/ |
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| 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 |