Overview

Following the 2023 NSW State of Volunteering Report, focus groups were convened across NSW to delve deeper into specific areas of interest highlighted in the data and findings of the Report.

Consultations, held across NSW in 2024, explored the themes of volunteering in sport, older persons and volunteering, volunteering and youth, rural and regional volunteering, and women in volunteering. 

From these consultations, five supplementary reports were developed, providing insights into commonalities and differences across the broad NSW volunteering sector, and recommendations from volunteers to support healthy, resilient volunteering.

Download the 2024 NSW State of Volunteering Supplementary Reports Key Findings

Read more about the 2023 NSW State of Volunteering Report here.

2024 NSW State of Volunteering Supplementary Reports

These supplementary reports would not have been possible without the ongoing support of the Department of Communities and Justice and the generous time given by all focus group participants.  

You can read the full reports by clicking the links below:

Older Persons and Volunteering - This report analyses volunteering trends among older adults in NSW. The study aims to provide an understanding of the motivations, challenges, and societal benefits associated with volunteering among older adults. Ultimately, this research seeks to highlight the significant role of older adults in community volunteering and emphasise the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for their continued engagement. In doing so, it contributes to a broader understanding of active aging and its benefits for individuals and society as a whole.

Rural and Regional Volunteering - This report analyses volunteering trends among people living in rural and regional NSW. The study aims to provide an understanding of the motivations, challenges, and societal benefits associated with volunteering in these places. Ultimately, this research seeks to highlight the significant role of volunteers in rural and regional communities, and emphasise the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for their continued engagement. In doing so, it contributes to a broader understanding of the volunteering sector and the benefits it delivers for individuals and society as a whole.

Volunteering in Sport - This report analyses volunteering trends among people who volunteer in sports in NSW. The study aims to provide an understanding of the motivations, challenges, and societal benefits associated with volunteering in sports. Ultimately, this research seeks to highlight the significant role of sports volunteers in the community and emphasise the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for their continued engagement. In doing so, it contributes to a broader understanding of the volunteering sector and the benefits it delivers for individuals and society as a whole.

Volunteering and Youth - This report analyses volunteering trends among youth in NSW. The study aims to provide an understanding of the motivations, challenges, and societal benefits associated with volunteering among youth. Ultimately, this research seeks to highlight the significant role of youth in community volunteering and emphasise the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for their continued engagement. In doing so, it contributes to a broader understanding of the volunteering sector and the benefits it delivers for individuals and society as a whole.

Women in Volunteering - This report analyses volunteering trends among women in NSW. The study aims to provide an understanding of the motivations, challenges, and societal benefits associated with volunteering among women. Ultimately, this research seeks to highlight the significant role of women in community volunteering and emphasise the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for their continued engagement. In doing so, it contributes to a broader understanding of the volunteering sector and the benefits it delivers for individuals and society as a whole.