Maintaining your health and well-being during change Humans are amazingly resilient. We are consistently changing and yet some people cope with change much better than others. Why is it that some sail through change easily and unscathed and other don’t? […]
Meet the Speakers: Dr Rebekah Grace and Grainne O’Loughlin: Volunteer Family Connect study
Volunteer Family Connect: Structured Social Support for Vulnerable Families with Young Children This presentation reports the results from an Australian study that examined the effectiveness of Volunteer Family Connect, a structured social support early intervention program for families with young […]
Meet the Speakers: Amy Williams – Not-for-Profit Law, Justice Connect
Amy will be presenting two workshops at the Conference: “We’re all in this together – workers in community organisations and the laws that govern them” and ” Duty calls – Board responsibilities and stewardship”. Presentation Title: We’re all in this […]
2018 Volunteer Management Progress Report
Just Released! Learn about Volunteer Management Trends for 2018 and download 2018 Volunteer Management Progress Report now. WHO took the survey? More than 1,200 leaders of volunteers participated. They represent all kinds and sizes of organisations and causes including nonprofits, […]
2016 Excellence in Volunteer Management Award State Finalists Announced!
The finalists for Excellence in Volunteer Management have been narrowed to three. They are: Royal Rehab Volunteer Services UTS Shopfront, The University of Technology, Sydney Judith Beeny, Cerebral Palsy Alliance The winner will be revealed at the 2016 NSW Volunteer […]
Introducing IAVE’s Handbook on Youth, Volunteering and Employment
Are there ways that NGOs / Volunteer-involving organisations and corporations can help empower youth? Volunteering is a powerful tool that builds leadership among youth, helping develop compassionate agents of change active in the present and working for a better future.? […]
Member Spotlight – Cerebal Palsy Alliance
This month, we caught up with Diana Piper from Cerebral Palsy Alliance to learn more about the organisation & their volunteer program! 1. What is the Cerebral Palsy Alliance? Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) provides high-quality family-centred therapies, life […]
Hints & Tips on Conflict Resolution – Part 3
What can I do to steer the conversation in a constructive way? So you’re experiencing some form of conflict whilst volunteering and have decided to take action, which is a step in the right direction! There are a number of […]
Hints & Tips on Conflict Resolution – Part 2
How can we address conflict in a positive manner? Conflict is a part of everyday life and comes from differences between individuals or individuals and organisations. Conflict can ultimately bring about positive changes as they provide opportunities for improvement. How […]
Hints & Tips on Conflict Resolution – Part 1
Conflict is more commonplace than you think. But it can be resolved! There are various situations in which this can arise when you’re volunteering. If you need more help dealing with conflict in the workplace you can contact us at […]