Volunteer Management Support

The challenge of recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers has become a hot-topic amongst many non-profit organisations. As the reliance on voluntary human resources increases, so does the need to focus on volunteer management planning.

Volunteering Gold Coast see this as one of its most important objectives to build the sector through the support, encouragement and recognition of people involved in leading volunteer programs. 

On this page you will find useful information geared toward the empowerment and encouragement of volunteer managers.

In addition, we hold monthly Volunteer Network Manager meetings. These meetings focus specifically on topics relevant to managing volunteers and provide incredible value to all those who attend.

Resources for Volunteer Managers

Centrelink Request for Organisation Approval Form - used for approving not for profit community organisations who wish to engage unemployed customers in voluntary or community work positions.

National Survey of Volunteer Issues 2010 - Volunteering Australia has released the 2010 survey findings which highlight the contribution of volunteering to social inclusion in Australia. This includes very useful statistics for Volunteer Managers and how to respond to change.

Training Resources for Volunteer Managers -  Access to the latest free skills, training and education resources for volunteers, managers of volunteers, trainers and not-for-profit organisations.

National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not for Profit Organisations - The National Standards have been written with the explicit intention of protecting the volunteer, the volunteer-involving organisation and customer of the organisation. Compliance with the standards will ensure that volunteer rights are protected, their role is explicit and they work in safe and healthy environments.

Queensland Government Fact Sheets - The following publications and resources outline the Queensland Government’s volunteering policy and support community groups and government agencies that work with volunteers.