While these publications may contain out of date contact details, they remain a valuable resource and we encourage organisations to use them.
Shared Vision Training Grants Seminar (Share Vision Training Grant Program, Volunteering Secretariat)
This video captures three presentations made by Shared Vision training Grant Recipients regarding their projects. Copies of the video presentation can be ordered free of charge from the Volunteering Secretariat. Email us
Advanced Skills Training Manual for Parent Home Visitors (Shared Vision Training Grant Program, Volunteering Secretariat)
This six module training manual for volunteer parent home visitor personnel builds upon initial training concepts covered in Centrecare Parent Home Visitor Personnel training, and includes information on working from a strengths perspective, family partnerships, child and family issues, depression, cultural and family diversity, and social/emotional competency and resilience. Copies of the Advanced Skills Training Manual can be ordered free of charge from the Volunteering Secretariat. Email us
Corporate Governance Manual (Shared Vision Training Grant Program, Volunteering Secretariat)
The Corporate Governance Manual, produced by Peel Community Legal Service, Quality Relationships and Volunteering WA, outlines useful policies and procedures for volunteer board and committee members. Copies of the Corporate Governance Manual can be ordered free of charge from the Volunteering Secretariat. Email us
Department of Local Government and Regional Development Grants Directory
This directory identifies grants and assistance programs for metropolitan and regional communities and local governments. (PDF, 1.44Mb)
Working with Volunteers and Managing Volunteer Programs in Health Care Settings
This manual has been developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council in recognition of volunteers in the health care sector. Published by Commonwealth of Australia and Volunteering Australia 2003.
Volunteering Australia Information Sheets
A useful series of information sheets for both volunteer involving organisations and volunteers.
100 Point Identification Check
Checklist for Volunteers as Board Members
Definitions and Principles of Volunteering
Impacts of Petrol Prices on Volunteering
International Volunteer Day
Involving Volunteers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
Model Code of Practice for Organisations Involving Volunteer Staff
National Volunteer Week
Police Checks and Volunteers
Be an Effective Volunteer
Recognising Volunteers
Screening and the Volunteer Recruitment Process
The history of the Red “V”
Tips for Involving Volunteers
Universal Declaration of Volunteering
Visas for Volunteers from Overseas
Volunteer Rights and Checklist
Volunteers and Tax Information
Writing Funding Submissions
Writing Media Releases
Volunteering Australia Library
The National Volunteer Skills Centre at Volunteering Australia maintains an up to date, comprehensive national library with information resources relating to volunteers and volunteering.