- Author:
- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
- Date:
- 18 May 2022
Volunteering is part of Victoria's identity and volunteers are at the heart of our community. We recognise that volunteers build stronger, more resilient, and inclusive communities and are vital to many things Victorians do.
The Victorian Volunteer Strategy outlines a plan to improve support for volunteers and strengthen the volunteering sector.
Ministerial foreward
Ministerial foreward for the Victorian volunteer strategy 2022-2027 - Victoria’s strategy to support volunteers and enhance volunteerism.
Parliamentary Secretary foreword
Parliamentary Secretary foreword for the Victorian volunteer strategy 2022-2027 to support volunteers and enhance volunteerism.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of Aboriginal people and the impact of colonisation.
Executive summary
We see volunteering as a vital part of delivering the Victorian Government’s priorities to build strong and resilient communities.
Strategy at a glance
A snapshot of Victoria’s strategy to support volunteers and enhance volunteerism.
Volunteering in Victoria
In this strategy we use the term ‘volunteering’ in its most inclusive form, and will seek to recognise, support and encourage all approaches to the giving of time and expertise.
Opportunities and challenges in the changing landscape of volunteering
A culture of volunteering is a recognised indicator of a healthy and connected community.
What you told us
Our consultation included volunteers, volunteer leaders and coordinators, CEOs and committee members.
A new vision for the future of volunteering in Victoria
Delivering a volunteering community that supports and benefits Victoria – its people, communities and organisations.
Actions at a glance
A snapshot of the actions outlined in the strategy.
Goal one: Making volunteering inclusive and accessible
To deliver inclusive volunteering and broaden and diversify the volunteering community, engagement must also be inclusive.
Goal two: Making volunteering flexible and easier
The face of volunteering in Victoria is changing. Many looking to volunteer are driven by the chance to make a high impact over a short period.
Goal three: Supporting volunteers to be resilient, supported and empowered
To achieve resilient, supported and empowered volunteers, it is vital that our volunteers can access a range of support services.
Goal four: Creating volunteering connections and pathways
The benefits of volunteering are far-reaching. They add immense value to Victorian communities and to volunteers themselves.
Goal five: Ensuring volunteering is recognised and celebrated
We must recognise and celebrate all volunteering – what volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer programs contribute.
What we need to succeed
Strengthening our volunteering community is something we have to do in partnership with volunteers, stakeholders, local communities and with critical resources like technology.
Glossary of key terms
Victoria’s strategy to support volunteers and enhance volunteerism
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