Standard 5: Support and Development

Volunteers understand their roles and gain the knowledge, skills and feedback needed to safely and effectively carry out their duties.

5.1 Volunteers are provided with orientation relevant to their role and responsibility.
5.2 Volunteers knowledge and skills are reviewed to identify support and development needs.
5.3 Volunteers knowledge and skill needs relevant to their roles are identified, and training and development opportunities are provided to meet these needs.
5.4 Volunteers are provided with supervision and support that enables them to undertake their roles and responsibilities.
5.5 Changes to the involvement of a volunteer are undertaken fairly and consistently.

The Centre for Volunteering Overview

In this overview session, Standard 5 of the National Standards, Support and Development, is explored and broken down. You will learn how to apply this standard in your organisation and the evidence that is required to demonstrate competency.

The Centre for Volunteering: Accessible Volunteering and the National Standards

This webinar showcases diverse leaders in volunteering and explores how to be a good ally in supporting a diverse volunteering space.

This webinar provides:

• An in-depth view of the diverse aspects of workplace adjustments, including legal obligations, types of adjustments, and best practices.
  
• Clarity on the disclosure process with our comprehensive flowchart and leave with actionable knowledge. 
• Other Diversity Plans.