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Caring and Sharing Kids More Likely to Volunteer – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd February 2012 -  Kids and teens who have more exposure to character-building skills such as sharing, being kind and helping others, are more likely to volunteer in their communities, and with greater frequency, according to new research.

Toyota & Conservation Volunteers Partnership Finds $4.3 million in Social Benefits

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st January 2012 -  An assessment of a nine-year partnership between Conservation Volunteers Australia and car giant, Toyota Australia has found sustainable gains for the environment, community and business equating to more than $4.3 million in social benefits.

Queensland Floods: One Year On

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  It’s a year since devastating floods swept through Queensland, claiming 35 lives and affecting more than 200,00 people but also revealing an incredible community spirit.

Top Ten Tips for Planning Volunteer Roles

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th December 2011 -  When it comes to managing volunteers, a little bit of planning makes all the difference for both the organisation and volunteer. Here are our top tips for planning volunteer roles.

The Highs and Lows of International Volunteering

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th December 2011 -  Being an international aid worker is an aspiration for many – there is the exotic location, immersion into a new culture and the good feeling of helping a developing community.

Skilled Volunteering Under Resourced and Not Understood – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th December 2011 -  The skilled volunteering sector in Victoria is under resourced to meet the growing demands and increasing expectations from government, community agencies and charities, employers, the community at large and individuals wishing to make a skilled con

Inaugural ‘State of the World’s Volunteerism’ Report Released

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th December 2011 -  A world first report by the United Nations into global volunteerism has called for greater measurement of the contribution of volunteering to be carried out, and says that misconceptions around volunteerism must be addressed.

Meet the Death Row Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th December 2011 -  Reprieve sends young Australians to volunteer on death row, with life-changing consequences.

Flood Review Calls for Major Reform But Praises Volunteer Organisations

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th December 2011 -  A review of flood warnings and emergency response efforts undertaken in the wake of severe flooding across Victoria last summer has called for a major overhaul of coordination structures and policies.

Volunteering Australia Releases Teaser to National Survey

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st December 2011 -  Volunteering Australia releases a sneak-peak at the results of its National Survey of Volunteering Issues 2011 set for release at next week's International Volunteer Day.

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