A hit at the 2019 conference, this workshop is for emerging managers of volunteers. Join industry veteran Hazel Maynard to discover her top ten tips for new and new-ish volunteer managers. This story-based workshop draws on Hazel’s 30+ years’ experience as a volunteer manager and trainer. Taking a light-hearted approach to a serious topic, the workshop will cover the weird and wonderful world of volunteer management with practical tips to avoid the common traps and pitfalls faced by many new and emerging managers of volunteers.

Leesa Riley – Parks Victoria

The Volunteering Innovation Fund was created to inspire ideas and encourage innovation by funding community-led projects that consider new ways of volunteering in and for the environment. Indigenous youth, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Victorians with vision impairments are amongst those already benefiting from the initiative, growing, and diversifying the current volunteering pool.

Suan Sow and Maiaan Galant – Ardoch

Ardoch launched an online volunteer portal, giving volunteers a one-stop-shop to complete training, register for events, record their volunteering hours, update their contact details, and access resources. This online community gives volunteers more control over their journey, enables Ardoch to provide equitable access to events and training to volunteers across the state, and will enhance our capacity to recognise volunteer efforts. This presentation will include a live demonstration of the online community, discuss potential enhancements, and share how this technology is acting as bridge to the future for volunteer management.

Sharon Walsh – Bendigo Health

This presentation will discuss the collaborative work undertaken to gain buy in from CEOs and the aims to support health service volunteer programs and enhance volunteer participation.

Technology is transforming the way we live, work, and play, but how is it affecting equity and inclusion? Traditionally, new developments in technology have been feared. This workshop offers an alternative narrative and invites participants to consider how we can harness technology to create a more equitable and inclusive future. Participants will be involved in an interactive workshop that will start conversations about technology, equity, and the future possibilities. Together, we can shape a future that is more inclusive for all, regardless of background, identity, or intersectionality.

Rory Sackville – Good2Give

This presentation will focus on digital corporate giving and volunteering and bridging the digital divide to increase equity, diversity and inclusion for not-for-profit organisations (especially small and remote/regional organisations) by offering case studies of corporate looking to support local, grass roots organisations (both via giving and volunteering) and volunteer matching program.

Bassir Quadiri – Bakhtar Community Organisation

The presentation will focus on new migrants and approaches to provide them with the opportunities to overcome obstacles, challenges and embrace the bright future that they deserve. This presentation will be an excellent opportunity to share my experience with fellow volunteers and leaders.

Cassie Hassall and Deborah Gates – Vision Australia

Vision Australia is a leading provider of disability and aged care services for Australians who are blind or have low vision. We have more than 2500 volunteers, and a key focus is providing and inclusive volunteering experience for people who are blind or have low vision. Almost 15% of our volunteers are blind or have low vision. This presentation will help build the capacity and awareness of organisations in designing volunteer roles and programs that are accessible and inclusive for people who are blind or have low vision.