Overview

Developed in partnership with Collappor8, this suite of resources will assist volunteer managers to identify and overcome common and not so common challenges faced within the operations of their organisations. Drawing on their network of well-established charities, not-for-profits, service partners and volunteers, this project brings together a diverse range of community voices to share insights and strategies to break down barriers to volunteering, particularly for young people.   

The resources use comprehensive coverage and diverse learning preferences by combining Blogs, Vlogs, and Training Videos. The Blogs provide detailed written content; Vlogs offer dynamic and personal engagement; and the Training Videos deliver in-depth instructional material. This mix caters to different learning styles, ensuring broad and diverse reach and engagement. 

Blogs

6 Ways to Transform Volunteers to Ambassadors Nurturing Lifelong Advocates - Strategies for managing, recruiting, and encouraging your volunteers to be life-long advocates.  

Beyond accessibility an 8-Step Roadmap to Disability Inclusive Volunteering - Learn how to increase volunteer participation for people with a disability, and how they can transform your organisation’s ability to achieve your mission. 

Taking Charge Through Volunteering the Transformative Power of Effective Volunteer Leadership - In the world of volunteering, a strong and effective leader is the driving force behind a team of enthusiastic and successful volunteers. In this blog we’ll unlock the secrets of effective leadership that will help keep volunteers engaged and committed to donating their precious time and hard work to the causes they care about. 

Volunteering and Identity - The Unusual Suspects - Keeping your volunteers inspired and motivated is the cornerstone of any successful volunteer engagement and programs. Explore what fuels volunteer motivations and dive into the strategies for recruiting a broad range of volunteers to create a vibrant, diverse, and motivated team. 

Maximising Your Impact with Effective Organisational Funding Strategies - Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just starting out, we explore how to turn your passion into impactful, sustainable action, one funding strategy at a time and unlock the potential of your organisation.

What it takes: Volunteering Mentorships for Young People - Engaging youth in meaningful and supportive ways can be difficult for some organistions. Explore the transformative power of mentorship in youth development, and how you can harness this power in your organisation.

Empowerment Through Diversity: Fostering CALD Youth Participation - In this blog, we talk about CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) youth, and how you can engage with them to bring unique perspectives and strengths to the table, enriching your programs and our wider communities.  

Supporting Youth Volunteers Organisationally - Diving into youth engagement means understanding that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, especially when we talk about empowering youth volunteers. In this blog we explore a great way to grasp these nuances by looking at the Ladder of Citizen Participation. 

Asset Based Community Development: Building up Youth - Asset Based Community Development can help focus an organisations’ attention and energy on nurturing the unique talents, skills, and energy of young people. By using the inherent strengths and capabilities that already exist, we can create empowering opportunities for meaningful contributions from youth. 

Leadership, Volunteers, and Aligning Organisational and Volunteer Investments - By blending effective leadership, personal connection, data-driven strategies, and involved discussion across all areas of the organisation, you can build a volunteer strategy that will supercharge your volunteer participation and dedication. Explore how to make your volunteers’ efforts resonate perfectly with your organisation’s mission! 

Transforming Culture: Where There's a Will, There's a Strategy - Strategies are a crucial element in sculpting a culture that will lead your organisation to success. By creating an organisational culture that is suited to both your goals and missions as well as your staff and volunteers, you build a foundation for success. 

Compliance for Youth in Your Organisation - Explore how to get youth to accept and comply with organisational rules and missions whilst maintaining the delicate balance between leadership, empathy, and encouragement. 

Training Videos

Passion to Purpose

Explore how to transform passion into purposeful volunteering by learning these strategies to motivate young adults to channel their interests and enthusiasm into meaningful volunteer commitments. 

Enabling Safe and Effective Volunteering

With a focus on the essential components of enabling safe and effective volunteering, explore strategies for understanding and utilising volunteer resources, managing volunteers effectively, and creating an inclusive environment that supports all participants.

How to Access Youth Where They Are

Practical strategies to engage youth where they are physically, emotionally and where they are on their life path, tailoring volunteer opportunities to their needs and interests.

How to Acquire and Retain Youth Volunteers

Learn what motivates young people to volunteer, how to effectively recruit them, and strategies to ensure their continued involvement. 

Balancing Charity Demands & Respecting Your Youth Volunteers Resources

This training video provides a comprehensive guide to balancing the demands of charity work while respecting the resources and needs of your youth volunteers. 

10 Common Pitfalls in Retaining Youth Volunteers

In this essential training video, we uncover the top 10 pitfalls organisations should avoid to ensure a positive and engaging experience for young volunteers. 

Vlogs

Leadership

Collappor8 founders Leah Ostermeyer and Jo Johnston share insights on the effective use of technology, leadership development, process optimisation, and the role of innovation in driving success for volunteer leadership. 

Boomers to Zoomers

This vlog explores the unique experiences and the methods Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, use to make an impact. 

Youth as Volunteers

Explore the vital role that young people can play in community work and how we can effectively engage them in the initiatives we’re championing. 

Youth with Disability

Explore how the CEO of a volunteer-led organisation effectively manages and empowers young volunteers with Autism. 

Engaging Artists in Building Support for Your Volunteering Program

This video delves into the creative and impactful ways to engage artists in supporting your volunteering program. 

Volunteering with Family in Sports

In this engaging interview, we sit down with a family volunteering with Sydney Olympic FC to explore the rewarding experience of volunteering as a family in sports.

Engagement, Grants & Government Funding, Accessibility & Inclusive Volunteering 

This video delves into the creative and impactful ways to engage artists in supporting your volunteering program.