Information Sheets
We strongly recommend that you bookmark the Volunteering Australia website. It contains links to all state and regional volunteer centres, as well as useful information on training. Volunteering Australia Information Sheets include:
- definitions of the principles of volunteering
- Model Code of Practice
- Universal Declaration on Volunteering
- checklist for volunteer board members
- tips for involving volunteers
- writing funding submissions
- writing media releases, etc
volunteering australia information sheets
Click here for a list of all of Volunteering Australia’s publications.
national standards for involving volunteers in not for profit organisations
Compliance with these standards will ensure that volunteer rights are protected, their role is explicit and they work in safe and healthy environments.
good governance
This guide, published by the Governance Hub in the UK, is described as a Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector and sets out seven main principles for good governance.
