An overview of the project:
The Volunteer Management Online Project has developed the Volunteering Gateway – a single, centralised launch pad to a curated selection of national tools and resources that support volunteer involving organisations to recruit, train, manage and retain volunteers.
The project envisions a thriving volunteering ecosystem where an online platform empowers organisations and individuals to connect, manage, and enhance the volunteering experience.
The project, funded by the Australian Government, aims to:
- help reduce duplication across various existing online and digital services and provide a more streamlined experience across Australia.
- assist volunteer involving organisations to increase the number and diversity of volunteers, improve attraction and retention strategies, build capability and capacity.
- help make volunteering easier to do and manage.
To achieve these goals, the Volunteering Gateway will employ a user-centred design approach, actively engaging people that manage volunteers and volunteer involving organisations in the design, development, and iterations of the online platform. An iterative and agile approach ensures the platform remains relevant and effective in meeting the dynamic needs of the volunteering ecosystem.
Project timeline:
Project update:
We’re thrilled to share the progress of the Volunteering Gateway.
Thank You and Collaboration
We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has participated in testing and refining the Volunteering Gateway and helping us prepare for the upcoming Marketing campaign. Your input has been instrumental in refining the core functions of the Volunteering Gateway for its marketing launch and public pilot.
What has been happening lately?
We’re excited to share that the Volunteering Gateway is nearing the completion of Horizon 1!
Throughout June, we focused on building and refining the platform to meet the specific needs of Volunteer Managers, Coordinators, and Leaders across Australia. Your invaluable feedback has been essential in shaping the Gateway, and we’ve spent July incorporating your suggestions to create a user-friendly and effective tool.
This includes the following key site features:
- Dedicated pages for volunteer management resources, technology solutions, and training opportunities from across Australia.
- A powerful search function to help users locate their preferred tools and resources with ease.
- Personalised user accounts for a more tailored experience.
- A comprehensive library of content curated from across Australia and around the world, designed to support volunteer management practices.
We’re putting the finishing touches on the platform and are planning a public pilot launch following our marketing campaign in August. This will be your opportunity to explore the Volunteering Gateway firsthand and provide further feedback.
What’s Next?
We’re committed to continuous improvement and will be making ongoing enhancements to the platform throughout 2024 and 2025. Your input remains crucial to this process, so please continue sharing your ideas for how we can make the Volunteering Gateway even better.
You can either register your interest below to be involved or receive the latest updates on project progress.
The Volunteer Management Online Project is funded by the Australian Government.