Sport - Powered by Volunteers

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1 Sport - Powered by Volunteers Sports Club Management Expo 17 November 2013

2 Impact of volunteering In Australia 6.4 million volunteers support 700,000 NFPs 2.3 million (37.5%) volunteer in sport & recreation (S&R) 37.5% of all volunteers & 14% of the adult population 1.2 million (55%) are male, 1 million (45%) are female 23% of people in couple families with children U15 are more likely to volunteer in S&R than other family types People who volunteer in S&R have higher rates of participation Volunteers power all aspects & levels of management & delivery Imagine the cost if we had to pay for services volunteers deliver Imagine sport without volunteers A vibrant, active volunteer workforce is critical to Australian sport 2

3 Why people volunteer Volunteering is personal & motivations differ Support personal goals Because someone they know volunteers Build social networks & connectedness For organisations, in places, at times that suit them Affinity with causes & issues Belief they can make a difference Sense of purpose & empowerment Sense of satisfaction, pride & accomplishment Skill utilization, development & transfer Work preparedness Contribute & connect to the community 3

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6 Volunteering evolution Volunteering is evolving. Volunteers are different Diverse social, cultural, linguistic, religious backgrounds Different generations, characteristics, motivations, understanding & experience of volunteering Life-cycle and life-style changes More mobile & tech-savvy Have multiple roles, experiences Seek options, opportunities to develop or use skills Seek reciprocal, collaborative, inclusive relationships Seek to build social networks & connectedness Seek organisations, causes, in places, at times that suit 6

7 Volunteering challenge Challenge of evolving volunteering landscape Balance organisations & volunteers needs More effort, negotiation, calculated risk taking Need to be flexible, creative, innovative to: Accommodate different motivations & expectations Remove or minimise barriers to volunteering Support intergenerational volunteering Support socially inclusive volunteering Leverage diversity & new technologies Engage not merely manage volunteers Build a resilient volunteer involving organisation 7

8 Volunteer management Excellent volunteer management is critical: To equip us to meet the volunteering challenge To build a valued, resilient volunteer workforce Based on good HR principles & practices Volunteer manager is the place to start Key player, central enabler, driver of innovation Often under-valued, under-resourced, undersold Face significant challenges in changing environment Resources & tools Volunteer management training National standards. 8

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10 Resources & tools Local volunteer resource services Regional or LGA network across Victoria Provide information & training about volunteering Support volunteer recruitment & management Provide personalised referral services Promote volunteering locally Publications, fact sheets, guidelines VV website: VA website: Club Help (RSNV), ASC, S&R, Play by the Rules, VicSport 10

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15 Recruiting volunteers Through local Volunteer Resource Services Involved & engaged in their communities Provide one-on-one service Corporate volunteers for projects, events Skilled volunteers (individuals and groups) e.g. Leadership Victoria (GreatConnections) Goodcompany, Pro Bono etc. Online Go Volunteer: Seek Volunteer: 15

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21 Training & consultancy Training & professional development All aspects of volunteering & volunteer management e.g. risk management, insurance, advocacy, OH&S, Seminars, forums, information sessions etc Customised, in-house training Delivered by Volunteering Victoria & partners Consultancy services e.g. Establishing & auditing volunteer programs Online event calendar 21

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23 Networking & collaboration Essential to achieve outcomes with limited resources Harness collective energy, ideas, expertise, connections Shared learning, resources, projects, programs, activities Build a strong collective voice, united front State-wide, regional, local & sector networks Working groups e.g. volunteer management, multicultural, research, youth Social media Discussions e.g. #volunteers #volunteering Facebook: 23

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35 Level 2/491 King Street West Melbourne VIC 3003 Ph Fax ABN Volunteering Victoria is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) 35