THE DEFINITON OF VOLUNTEERING & THE NEW NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT Ignite Volunteering Conference

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1 THE DEFINITON OF VOLUNTEERING & THE NEW NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

2 Why review the definition? Societal, work, leisure changes Growth in diversity of ways people choose to volunteer Quantify & measure Policy, Resource & Infrastructure development Good practice Recognition Advocacy Enhance volunteering & civic participation

3 Current definition Formal volunteering is an activity that takes place in non profit organisations or projects and is of benefit to the community and undertaken of the volunteer s own free will and without coercion; for no financial payment; and in designated volunteer positions only. 11 Principles

4 The Review Process 1. Steering Committee 2. Issues Paper Aust & Global views 3. Consultations Sector & Stakeholders 4. On-line survey 5. Recommendation to VA (July)

5 What will new definition look like? A succinct, easy to read definition; and A set of accompanying notes that provide clarity on what is considered volunteering and what is outside the definition (but is part of the broader civic participation area) Resonate Inclusive Aspirational Enabling Enduring Robust

6 National Standards Timely! 1998: National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not-Profit Organisations 2001: Updated NS (International Year of the Volunteer) 2015: National Standards for Volunteer Involvement

7 Core aims of National Standards Provide good practice guidance to help organisations with effective planning and implementation for: Recruitment Engagement Management Protection and support Retention

8 Core aims of National Standards Provide benchmarks for organisations to: Measure & audit performance Monitor continuous improvement for existing and new services Organisational capacity building Meaningful and enjoyable experiences for volunteers Building better communities

9 Volunteer Involvement Standards 1. Leadership and management 2. Commitment to volunteer involvement 3. Volunteer roles 4. Recruitment and selection 5. Support and development 6. Workplace safety and wellbeing 7. Volunteer recognition 8. Quality management and continuous improvement

10 Standard 3: Volunteer Roles Volunteers are engaged in meaningful and appropriate roles which contribute to the organisation s purpose, goals and objectives. Volunteer roles ensure that the work done by volunteers is defined, and that it meets both the needs of the volunteer and the objectives of the organisation. Meeting this standard assists the organisation to match volunteers with appropriate work roles, provide relevant and satisfying activities for volunteers and ensure that involvement of volunteers contributes to the organisation. 3.1: Volunteer roles are designed to contribute to the organisation s purpose, goals and objectives. Evidence: Descriptions of volunteer roles indicate how the role contributes to the organisation s purpose, goals and objectives

11 National Standards what s next? Implementation Resources On-line system to manage compliance and reporting Quality Mark?

12 2016 National Volunteering Conference 6 8 April 2016 National Convention Centre Canberra

13 Thank you Volunteering Australia Level 2, 202 City Walk, Canberra ACT Phone: