NEW 2026
After the success of the Volunteer Management Handbook, a significant review was undertaken and the Volunteer Leader Guide was released in August 2026.
The Guide is a high-level overview of the foundations of volunteer leadership.
Whether you're new to this role or have been leading volunteers for years, this guide is here to support you.
It is a practical resource for the people who make volunteer involvement successful on a day-to-day basis. If you recruit, coordinate, support, or guide volunteers in any capacity, this guide is for you.
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Volunteering In Sector Guides
These guides have been designed to provide an understanding of the how to support volunteers for in specific sectors. They do not provide and exhaustive list and you should always consider the specific requirements of your volunteering program and organisation, along with the needs of the individual volunteer.
Volunteering in Cultural and Creative Industries
Volunteering in Emergency and Disaster Response
Volunteering in Environment and Conservation
Volunteering in Recreation and Events
Volunteering in Welfare and Community Services
Click on the attachments below or in the side panel to download and print a PDF version of the full Volunteer Guide or Volunteering in Sector guides for offline use.
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