International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDAY) is held on 5 November 2023. A day to recognise and celebrate the profession of volunteer leadership, this year the theme is “Helping Others Help”
This theme seeks to bring attention to what volunteer managers do, enabling others to make a difference! But equally as important, is the reminder that it is not just paid professionals who make up volunteer managers wonderful profession. This event will also pay homage to all those who lead volunteers in their own time, at their own expense or as a part of a different broader job.
As an official IVMD supporter, we encourage you to join Volunteering Australia as we celebrate the vital role Managers, Coordinators and Leaders of volunteers play in enabling safe and effective volunteering.
Countdown to #IVMDAY23
Events for #IVMDAY23
Volunteering WA – Microlearning Online Volunteer Engagement Planning (VEP) Course
This new online self paced course Volunteer Engagement Planning is for people who lead volunteers in a Volunteer Involving Organisation (VIO)
When & Where:
Date: Tuesday 31 October 2023
Time: self paced course
Where: Online in your own time: Microlearning
The Centre for Volunteering: IVP | Organisation Training
In this free online training, learn how to foster inclusivity in your organisation, aligned with best practice in volunteer management.
When & Where:
Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Where: Online
Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre (BVRC)
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is hosting a free online International Volunteer Managers Day Forum with the theme ‘Making a difference through empowering others ‘.
When & Where:
Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM AEDT
Where: Online
Volunteering ACT: 2023 Volunteer Manager of the Year Awards
The event that recognises volunteer managers’ vital role and contribution is back for 2023.
When & Where:
Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
Time: 2.15pm – 1.00pm
Where: Ann Harding Conference Centre (24 University Dr S, Bruce ACT 2617)
2023 Volunteer Manager of the Year Awards
Volunteering Victoria: CPD Drop-in Session
Have questions about your CPD journey?
This is an opportunity for current Continuing Professional Development (CPD) participants to ask questions about the CPD program, input points and connect with peers.
When & Where:
Date: Wednesday 8 November 2023
Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: Online, via Zoom
Volunteering Tasmania: Volunteer Manager Masterclass
When & Where:
Date: Thursday 16 November 2023
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am (session 1); 11am –12pm (session 2); 1 – 2pm (session 3)
Location: Online via Zoom
Overview:
Session 1: Refreshed National Standards for Volunteer Involvement
Session 2: Volunteer Management Platforms
Session 3: Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework
Register for the session/s you are interested in
Volunteering Queensland: Volunteer Managers Network Meeting
Meet other Volunteer Managers whilst sharing ideas and different approaches to current issues across the volunteering sector.
When & Where:
Date: November 21 November 2023
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
#IVMDAY23 Resources
Courtesy of the IVMDay Committee.
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Volunteering Resource Hub
To honour IVMDay, we are highlighting the following resources to support managers of volunteers on Volunteering Resource Hub. This also includes an update to the Quick Guide to Volunteer Management. Check out these resources to inspire and inform.
Quick Guide to Volunteer Management
The latest additions include corporate/employee volunteers, insurance, legal requirements, and complaints handling. The guide is now complete and provides Volunteer Managers with an introduction to key topics in volunteer involvement. Each section contains links to further resources housed in the Volunteering Resource Hub, which provide additional information and tools
A Common Purpose: Formal Volunteering and Cultural Diversity
A guide on how to build an inclusive volunteering role, focusing on overseas volunteers, cultural awareness, communication styles, gender, and religion.
Author: Volunteering WA, Fran Robinson
Is Your Organisation Accessible?
A checklist to ensure your organisation is accessible to volunteers living with a disability.
Author: Victoria ALIVE, Volunteering Victoria
Managing Volunteers for Retention
A high level guide on best practice volunteer management to support higher retention rates.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
National Volunteer Guide
A comprehensive guide to the legal obligations an organisation has for its volunteers. This six part guide includes: 1. Introduction and overview 2. Volunteer, employee or independent contractor 3. Volunteer safety with annexures 4. Workplace behaviours 5. Recruiting, inducting, managing and ending the volunteer relationship 6. Organisational issues
Author: Not-for-Profit Law, Justice Connect
Seven Steps to Volunteer Management Success
Tips on how to best support volunteers and volunteer involvement.
Author: Leep
Volunteer Management Toolkit
A comprehensive guide on best practice volunteer management, covering all aspects of the volunteer management cycle.
Author: Volunteering Victoria
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers is a formal avenue to improve your knowledge, skills and future employability. Endorsed by Volunteering Australia the CPD Program is currently offered by the Centre for Volunteering (NSW), Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria and Volunteering WA.
Why join CPD?
- Receive a formal certification awarding you the right to have Professional Leaders of Volunteers (PLV) after your name
- Be inspired to up-skill and gain more knowledge
- Promote your point of difference to current and future employers
- Be recognised for the learning you’re already doing, or planning to undertake
Accumulate CPD points through a combination of activities:
- Professional development, events and services offered by your Volunteering Peak Body
- Professional development at your organisation
- Reading relevant industry articles/newsletters
- Mentoring colleagues or members in volunteering management
- Reflective practice