The Centre for Volunteering

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, hosted by The Centre for Volunteering, is one of Australia's premier volunteer celebrations.

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In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier speaks with Clint Bertenshaw, Director: Sector Development and Engagement at The Centre for Volunteering about the practical steps that volunteer managers can take to implement the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and a range of other Australian volunteering frameworks.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - https://volunteering.com.auAcknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.  We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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About the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement provide a sound framework for supporting the volunteer sector in Australia. The National Standards are easy to follow and are adaptable to di...

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This course provides Volunteer Involving Organisations with the knowledge and skills to help them become an inclusive and diverse volunteering workplace. This course has been developed by VolunteeringACT, The Centre for Volunteering and Volun...

Overview The NSW Youth Volunteering Guidelines were developed following recommendations made by the NSW Volunteering Taskforce and consultations with the sector and young people. The Youth Volunteering Guidelines are an initiative under the NSW...

Overview Manage and Promote Diversity has been designed to give you a thorough understanding of workplace diversity and inclusion, covering essential aspects for creating a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment. The unit consist...

In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier talks to Janet Irvine of Settlement Services International (SSI) about diverse and inclusive volunteering. They discuss the reasons why we should practice diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our volunteer managem...

This course is designed for youth volunteer managers and coordinators. Young people are invaluable. They can bring creativity, enthusiasm and new perspectives to an organisation as employees and volunteers. In this course, you will explore some ...

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Develped by the NSW Government, the NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020 – 2030 is a 10-year plan for the volunteering sector to enrich the lives of volunteers, strengthen local communities and benefit NSW.  The NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-2030 ...

Podcast · The Centre for Volunteering · The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body for volunteering in NSW, explores volunteering and the volunteering sector through interviews with industry experts and those making a difference on the ground. For more information on The Centre for Volunteering and to access resources, tools, training and news head over to volunteering.com.au.

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