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SUMMARY:2026 Volunteering Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the 2026 Volunteering Conference will be held during the National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May). \n\nDate – Tuesday\, 19 May\nTime – 9am – 5pm (registration starts at 8.30am)\nLocation – Ann Harding Conference Centre OR Online\nRead the program (updated on Tuesday\, 5 May 2026)\n\nOur annual Volunteering Conference is a full day of professional development for leaders in the volunteering sector. It builds capability\, fosters collaboration\, and sparks inspiration within the volunteering ecosystem. \nThe theme for National Volunteer Week 2026 and this year’s Conference is Your Year to Volunteer. 2026 is the United Nations International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development\, recognising the vital role volunteers play in building sustainable\, inclusive communities worldwide. \nEvent accessibility\nVolunteeringACT is committed to providing fully accessible events. The event venue is wheelchair accessible and offers accessible parking. \nIf you have any accessibility requests\, please let us know via call on 02 6251 4060 or email at events@volunteeringact.org.au. \nPlease note: The Conference program may change without notice.
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/volunteering-conference/
LOCATION:Ann Harding Conference Centre\, 24 University Dr S\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2617\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For the Community,For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members,For Volunteers
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security Risk Management for non-technical leaders - free webinar
DESCRIPTION:VolunteeringACT are working with Tammy Ven Dange from Roundbox Consulting to host this free online training webinar on Cyber Security Risk Management for non-technical leaders. \nAs a former charity CEO and not-for-profit Board member with a background in IT\, Tammy understands the unique challenges that not-for-profits face when considering IT and cybersecurity. \nOrganisations are legally accountable for their cybersecurity. But it can be challenging to identify and mitigate risks as a non-technical expert. This free webinar aimed at organisational leaders\, CEOs and Board Directors will explore tips for reducing your organisation’s cybersecurity risks. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday 18 June 2026\nTime: 12pm – 1pmLocation: Online via Microsoft Teams\, link sent to registered attendees prior to the sessionCost: FREE \nVolunteeringACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any access requirements or require any additional supports. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to us via events@volunteeringact.org.au
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/cyber-security-risk-management-for-non-technical-leaders-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260624T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260624T163000
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SUMMARY:National Standards for Volunteer Involvement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are a national best practice guide for volunteer involvement. \nWith the release of the refreshed Standards in February 2024\, this four-hour workshop will assist your organisation to prepare for the implementation of the National Standards\, as well as understand what has changed under the new Standards. You will begin to unpack the changes that will be needed for your organisation to meet the requirements of the National Standards and begin the process of reviewing your  organisations  performance using the Gap Analysis Tool. \nOutcomes \nBy the end of this session\, you will: \n\nbuild a comprehensive knowledge of the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement;\nidentify room for improvement in your own organisational setting;\nunderstand how to address gaps in your organisation; and\,\nbe equipped with the tools to assess and improve volunteer involvement.\n\nAll attendees will be provided with a hard copy of the National Standards Implementation Guide and Workbook\, as well as key tools and resources. \nDate: Wednesday 24 June 2026\nTime: 12:30pm – 4:30pm (4 hours)\nLocation: VolunteeringACT Events & Training Hub\, Level 3\, 202 City Walk\, Civic (Picture below)\nParking: Canberra Centre has parking available on the rooftop for $15 a day\, alternatively the venue is located very close to the tram stop and bus station if you wish to take public transport.\nCatering: Tea\, Coffee & snacks will be provided. \nMember Discounts \nFor our Essentials for Volunteer Managers and our National Standards for Volunteer Involvement workshops\, members can access special discounts:\nAccess Member – member price\nSupport Member – buy one get one half price\nLead Member – buy one get one free \nVolunteer Manager Foundations Training Pack\nCost – $416 (20% discount on top of discounted member price)\nTraining pack includes: \n\n1 x ticket to National Standards for Volunteer Involvement Workshop\n1 x ticket to Essentials for Volunteer Managers\nAbove support and lead member discounts may not be applied to this special package\nTickets purchased within this pack are non-refundable but can be transferred to a colleague within the organisation\, tickets are valid for 12 months.\n\nPlease reach out to membership@volunteeringact.org.au if you’d like to discuss our member training discounts and special packages. \nVolunteeringACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any access requirements.
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/national-standards-for-volunteer-involvement-workshop-13/
LOCATION:Events & Training Hub\, 202\, City Walk\, Canberrra\, ACT\, 2611\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Volunteering for Organisations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nOutcomes: \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nexplain principles of inclusive volunteering;\noutline why inclusion is beneficial in volunteering​;\nidentify barriers to inclusion​​;\nconsider solutions to the barriers impacting on volunteering​​; and\,\ndescribe what it means to be part of an inclusive team.\n\nSession Date: Thursday 25 June 2026\nSession Time: 10am – 12pm\nSession Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (link sent to registered attendees prior to the session) \nThis training is free (valued at $85 and paid for by the Australian Government.) \nVolunteering ACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/inclusive-volunteering-for-organisations-5/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260701T090000
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SUMMARY:Essentials for Volunteer Managers
DESCRIPTION:The Essentials for Volunteer Managers workshop covers theory and practice on the Volunteer Involvement Cycle\, including: \n\nPrepare – governance\, design and resourcing\nRecruit – Promote\, select\, onboard\nSupport – Develop\, communicate\, recognise\nEvaluate – Feedback\, review\, share impact\n\nThis full day\, interactive workshop will introduce the legal requirements underpinning volunteer involvement\, explore research and theory on volunteer motivations\, and provide practical tools to support you to implement a robust volunteering program in your organisation. \nAll attendees are provided with a workbook.\nMorning tea and lunch is provided. \nOutcomes: \nBy the end of this workshop you will: \n\nunderstand the volunteer involvement cycle;\nbe equipped with the tools to implement or review a volunteering program; and\,\nlearn from the shared experience of all attendees and presenters.\n\nEvent Details:\nDate – Wednesday 1 July 2026\nTime – 9am – 4:30pm\nLocation – Level 3\, 202 City Walk\nCost – $360 for members\, $460 for non-managers \nAdditional Member Only Discounts:\nAccess Level – Member Price\nSupport Level – Buy one get one half price\nLead Level – Buy one get one free\nVolunteer Manager Foundations Training Pack – $416 (20% discount on top of discounted member price) includes:\n– 1 x ticket to Essentials for Volunteer Managers\n          – 1 x ticket to National Standards for Volunteer Involvement Workshop\n– Above support and lead member discounts may not be applied to this special package\n– Tickets purchased within this pack are non-refundable but can be transferred to a colleague within the organisation\, tickets are valid for 12 months.  \nIf you’d like to discuss your organisation’s membership level and arrange to access the additional membership discounts or special packages\, please reach out to us via membership@volunteeringact.org.au \nVolunteeringACT is committed to inclusion of people of all backgrounds and abilities.\nPlease let us know if you have any access requirements\, or require any additional supports such as a large print handbook\, access to the slides prior to training or a guide into the building.
URL:https://volunteeringact.org.au/event/essentials-for-volunteer-managers-20/
LOCATION:Events & Training Hub\, 202\, City Walk\, Canberrra\, ACT\, 2611\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Volunteer Involving Organisations,For Volunteer Managers,For VolunteeringACT Members
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