1. Sport - Powered by Volunteers Sports Club Management Expo 17 November 2013

2. Impact of volunteering In Australia 6.4 million volunteers support 700,000 NFPs 2.3 million (37.5%) volunteer in sport & recreation (S&R) – 37.5% of all volunteers & 14% of the adult population – 1.2 million (55%) are male, 1 million (45%) are female 23% of people in couple families with children U15 are more likely to volunteer in S&R than other family types People who volunteer in S&R have higher rates of participation Volunteers power all aspects & levels of management & delivery Imagine the cost if we had to pay for services volunteers deliver Imagine sport without volunteers A vibrant, active volunteer workforce is critical to Australian sport 2

3. Why people volunteer 3 Volunteering is personal & motivations differ – Support personal goals – Because someone they know volunteers – Build social networks & connectedness – For organisations, in places, at times that suit them – Affinity with causes & issues – Belief they can make a difference – Sense of purpose & empowerment – Sense of satisfaction, pride & accomplishment – Skill utilization, development & transfer – Work preparedness – Contribute & connect to the community

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6. Volunteering evolution Volunteering is evolving. Volunteers are different – Diverse social, cultural, linguistic, religious backgrounds – Different generations, characteristics, motivations, understanding & experience of volunteering – Life-cycle and life-style changes – More mobile & tech-savvy – Have multiple roles, experiences – Seek options, opportunities to develop or use skills – Seek reciprocal, collaborative, inclusive relationships – Seek to build social networks & connectedness – Seek organisations, causes, in places, at times that suit 6

7. Volunteering challenge 7 Challenge of evolving volunteering landscape Balance organisations’ & volunteers’ needs More effort, negotiation, calculated risk taking Need to be flexible, creative, innovative to: – Accommodate different motivations & expectations – Remove or minimise barriers to volunteering – Support intergenerational volunteering – Support socially inclusive volunteering – Leverage diversity & new technologies – Engage not merely manage volunteers – Build a resilient volunteer involving organisation

8. Volunteer management Excellent volunteer management is critical: – To equip us to meet the volunteering challenge – To build a valued, resilient volunteer workforce – Based on good HR principles & practices Volunteer manager is the place to start – Key player, central enabler, driver of innovation – Often under-valued, under-resourced, undersold – Face significant challenges in changing environment Resources & tools – Volunteer management training – National standards……. 8

9. My Leadership 9 www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au

10. Resources & tools Local volunteer resource services – Regional or LGA network across Victoria – Provide information & training about volunteering – Support volunteer recruitment & management – Provide personalised referral services – Promote volunteering locally Publications, fact sheets, guidelines VV website: http://volunteeringvictoria.org.au/http://volunteeringvictoria.org.au/ VA website: http://volunteeringaustralia.org/http://volunteeringaustralia.org/ Club Help (RSNV), ASC, S&R, Play by the Rules, VicSport 10

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15. Recruiting volunteers Through local Volunteer Resource Services – Involved & engaged in their communities – Provide one-on-one service Corporate volunteers for projects, events Skilled volunteers (individuals and groups) e.g. – Leadership Victoria (GreatConnections) – Goodcompany, Pro Bono etc. Online – Go Volunteer: http://govolunteer.com.au/http://govolunteer.com.au/ – Seek Volunteer: http://volunteer.com.au/http://volunteer.com.au/ 15

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21. Training & consultancy Training & professional development – All aspects of volunteering & volunteer management e.g. risk management, insurance, advocacy, OH&S, – Seminars, forums, information sessions etc – Customised, in-house training – Delivered by Volunteering Victoria & partners Consultancy services e.g. – Establishing & auditing volunteer programs Online event calendar 21

22. Forums 22 www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au

23. Networking & collaboration Essential to achieve outcomes with limited resources Harness collective energy, ideas, expertise, connections Shared learning, resources, projects, programs, activities Build a strong collective voice, united front State-wide, regional, local & sector networks Working groups e.g. volunteer management, multicultural, research, youth Social media networks – Twitter: @VolunteeringVic @VolunteeringAus Discussions e.g. #volunteers #volunteering – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VolunteeringVichttps://www.facebook.com/VolunteeringVic 23

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