Inclusion matters. Based on key learnings from the Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program, this engaging workshop will explore how to build an inclusive community where people of all abilities and backgrounds can contribute.

The workshop will explore the positive outcomes of inclusive volunteering by reviewing case studies and utilising practical tips to increase inclusion. This workshop will provide you with the skills to remove the barriers to volunteering and provide you with the tools to help people find meaningful volunteering opportunities.  You will be challenged to consider the benefits that can be unlocked through volunteering, including a stronger sense of social inclusion in your workplace. Identifying barriers to inclusion and understanding simple solutions for removing these barriers will be explored from both the individual and organisation.

Outcomes:

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• explain principles of Inclusive Volunteering;
• outline why inclusion is beneficial in volunteering​;
• identify barriers to inclusion​​;
• consider solutions to the barriers impacting on volunteering​​; and,
• describe what it means to be part of an inclusive team.

Session Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Session Time: 10am – 12pm
Session Location: VolunteeringACT Events & Training Hub, Level 3, 202 City Walk.

This training is free (valued at $85 and paid for by the Australian Government.)

Volunteering ACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.