The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
One of Australia's premier volunteering celebrations
The Centre for Volunteering provides a range of resources and tools for volunteer leaders and volunteer involving organisations.
Whether you’re looking to advertise a volunteer role, contact the Help Desk, download a template, apply for a discounted national police check or look up best practice in the Volunteer Management Handbook, The Centre is home to many useful services, articles, guides, and much more.
Discover the latest resources and tools to support volunteer management.
National Standards for Volunteer Involvement
The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a best practice framework and essential resource for all organisations and groups that engage volunteers.
Volunteer Manager Help Desk
The Volunteer Manager Help Desk answers queries from volunteer involving organisations across NSW about issues relating to volunteers and volunteer management practices.
Volunteer Leader Network Meetings
Connect with your peers, build your knowledge and exchange ideas on topical issues facing the volunteering sector by joining our Volunteer Leader Network Meetings.
Knowledge Base
Access the Volunteer Management Handbook, The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement, sector articles, e-Learning, videos, customisable templates and more on the National Knowledge Base.
National Police Check
The Centre for Volunteering has partnered with the NSW Police Force to offer volunteers and organisations a National Police Check at the reduced rate of $15. Once obtained, this check remains in the applicant’s personal portfolio and can be used towards future volunteering applications and endeavours.
Advertise Your Volunteering Roles
This service is available for members of The Centre for Volunteering. We share volunteering opportunities on our website, GoVolunteer, and SEEKVolunteer. Additionally, when appropriate, we feature them in the Sydney Morning Herald Helpdesk column. This multi-platform approach ensures maximum visibility.
Open Grants
Discover a range of Open Grants for volunteer involving organisations across NSW.
Cost of Volunteering Calculator
Calculate the replacement cost of a volunteer. This useful tool is fully compliant for organisations reporting the fair value of volunteering under the Australian Accounting Standard (AASB1058) Income of Not-for-Profit Entities.
Nationally Recognised Training
The Centre for Volunteering, through the National School of Volunteer Management [RTO code 90031] offers a number of nationally recognised and accredited training opportunities.
NSW Volunteering Strategy, Charter and Guidelines
The NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-2030 outlines our plan to support the volunteering sector. It covers:
- Our Vision
- Guiding Principles
- Focus Areas
- Strategic Implementation
The NSW Volunteer Charter is a code of conduct that organisations can follow to ensure best practice and growth in the volunteering sector.
The NSW Youth Volunteering Guidelines were developed following recommendations made by the NSW Volunteering Taskforce and consultations with the sector and young people.
The Youth Volunteering Guidelines are an initiative under the NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-2030, which aims to support volunteer involving organisations to engage with young people and encourage them into volunteering roles.
