First Hike Project Inc 

Aims to professionally manage their volunteer experience to be better at what they do, value their volunteers appropriately and to grow their volunteer numbers. The project will include: 

• Data gathering to understand current volunteer management strengths and weaknesses 

• Development of training and induction process 

• Increase training of current volunteers to improve volunteer experience 

• Boost volunteer recruitment and retention strategies 

Fearless Women 

Capacity Building Project for Female Volunteer Mentors of Girls and Young Women, including a focus on recruitment, development of new mentor training, and delivery of mentor professional development. 

Print Handicapped Radio of the ACT Incorporated 

Strengthening of volunteer management capability by acquiring a volunteer management platform and a basic online learning management system for volunteers. The project will also include a website update to improve accessibility and usability for our listeners, and boost engagement with potential volunteers. 

Canberra Environment Centre 

Website update for Canberra Environment Centre to improve volunteer opportunities, engagement, communication and celebration of volunteer achievements. 

Diversity ACT Community Services 

A project officer position to enhance volunteer capacity through training and mentoring programs – improving outreach, ensuring effective support, and addressing urgent community needs within the LGBTIQA+ community, particularly youth. 

My Coaching My Future 

Training for coaches and mentors in current domestic violence issues and trauma-informed service provision, to build volunteer capability and ensure quality of service provision.   

Deaf Advocacy, Sports and Recreation ACT Inc. 

Increase support and recognition for volunteers through the development of policies, processes and supporting material that can be continuously used in future. The project will also facilitate the refreshing of board roles and the capacity building of new volunteers. 

Special Olympics ACT 

Volunteer Training and Capacity Building to run Unified Programs in ACT to assist with long term volunteer recruitment, retention and engagement of people with disabilities with their community. 

Good Omen Goodeze Inc. 

The project will increase active involvement of over 200 existing volunteers, recruit new volunteers and establish a formal, sustainable and nationally compliant volunteer management system. 

Community Gardens Australia 

Set Up for Success provides essential support and advice for community garden leaders, focusing on volunteer recruitment and organisational management which will help to ensure that gardens thrive. 

Through a series of online educational workshops, networking events, and expert advice, participants will gain crucial skills in governance, fundraising, volunteer retention, marketing and promotions and more. 

Embracing Ministries 

The development of training packages and associated resources to upskill volunteer leaders and senior-school teenagers volunteering to work alongside young people with disability and their extended families. 

Initiatives for Women in Need Inc. 

Build culture-sensitive leadership and volunteer management capabilities for marginalised women, through workshops, program evaluation, and an exhibition to foster resilience.