Volunteering resources
There is a huge array of useful volunteering material out there in cyberspace. It's a great way to find and share information and to keep in touch with others in the sector. There is no point in reinventing the wheel (and most of us don't have time to) so we've included a list of our favourite resources below.
Skills and training resources
Enhancing Access E-learning Resource - Disability Awareness E-learning Resource: If you would like to learn how to include people with disabilities or those recovering from mental ill health in your volunteer program – this is the resource for you! Find information on disability awareness, recruitment, and workplace access that will help you make your volunteer roster more diverse.
Gen X & Y in volunteering powerpoint - a useful and interesting powerpoint which takes a look at engaging generations X and Y in volunteering. This powerpoint was developed by VWA's Youth Services Manager, Traci Gamblin. Please feel free to view and use it but please do acknowledge VWA as the source.
Volunteering Australia resources - Check out the latest free skills, training and education resources for volunteers, managers of volunteers, trainers and community organisations on Volunteering Australia’s web site. They are all on one page and new resources are added regularly.
Publications
Volunteering Australia publications- Volunteering Australia produces a range of publications aimed at supporting the volunteering sector and encouraging discussion and debate on issues affecting volunteering.
www.ozvpm.com - Download the 2nd edition of the 'Volunteer Magnet' book. The magnet project is unique in that it harnesses the experience of everyday volunteer managers from around the world and asks them to describe, in just 500 words, those things which make their volunteer projects ‘magnetic’.
ABS Voluntary Work Australia 2006 Report - This publication contains results from the national Voluntary Work Survey conducted throughout Australia from March to July 2006 as part of the General Social Survey. The major aim of the survey was to collect data on rates of participation in voluntary work, hours contributed, characteristics of people who volunteer, the types of organisations they work for and the activities they undertake.
Boards/Committees of Management
The Good Governance Practice for Voluntary Committees of Management was commissioned by the State Government of Victoria (as part of its participation in the International Year of Volunteers 2001 - IYV) and published in 2002. The project was managed by the IYV Secretariat, located in the Victorian Department of Human Services, and conducted by consultants Bradfield Nyland Group.
Boards, Committees & Governance Centre - the place where community groups and Board Members can build a better Board; be a better Board Member; and find a Board position - a program dedicated to improving the performance of non-profit boards and committees.
Insurance
The following is a list of insurance companies that provide information and insurance cover for community and not for profit groups. Please note Volunteering WA does not promote the use of one company over another, this list is simply a guide of those we know about that have provided good service to ourselves or our member organisations. Click the link below to download.
Community insurance links
Volunteering on a visa
Generally speaking if a person’s visa allows them to do paid work then they would automatically be able to volunteer. The only visas that need checking are those visas where paid work is not allowed.
Tourist visas
ETA Visitor (subclass 976)
Working holiday visa
Student guardian visa
Student visas
Temporary Protection Visas
Assistance for Asylum Seekers in Australia