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Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Volunteering Australia’s Zachary Reimers and Sarah Wilson discuss volunteerism in Australia with Tobi Johnson, on the latest edition of the Volunteer Nation Podcast.
In this engaging discussion, Zac and Sarah share the significance of the newly developed National Strategy for Volunteering and emphasise the importance of a cohesive approach, involving all stakeholders, backed by comprehensive research. The National Strategy is designed to inspire other nations by showcasing a collaborative effort to strengthen volunteer support and engagement.
Volunteerism in Australia – Quotes from the Episode
“If we think about socialising, socialising is kind of on demand. And I think there’s this overall move towards experiential things being very important and volunteering is at the core of that. Volunteering is the ultimate experience. Volunteering is a core experience through all of human history.” – Zac Reimers
“A lot of us rely on that core funding from government, which is interesting because we do a lot of advocacy and sometimes to say to the government, we don’t agree with your approach. And that’s why the partnership is so important because they are funding us, but they’re also trusting us to tell them what they need to know, because we’re the ones with the expertise.” – Sarah Wilson
Volunteerism in Australia – Episode Highlights
- [02:07] – Diving into Volunteerism in Australia
- [03:24] – The National Strategy for Volunteering
- [11:22] – Spotlight on Sport Volunteering
- [17:02] – Understanding the Volunteering Infrastructure
- [24:30] – Funding Sources for Volunteering
- [25:58] – Challenges with Grant Funding
- [27:30] – Government and Corporate Support
- [28:32] – National Funding and Volunteer Management
- [32:50] – Cost of Living Impact on Volunteering
- [37:00] – Trends in Volunteering Commitment
- [41:44] – Developing the National Strategy for Volunteering
- [50:41] – Conclusion and Future Directions
