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A framework for your volunteer policy

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This guide provides a structured framework to support organisations in developing a volunteer policy. It outlines key components of a policy and offers guidance on how to tailor it to organisational needs and context.

The resource supports organisations to establish clear, consistent approaches to volunteer involvement, strengthening governance, safety and program delivery.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • develop clear and structured volunteer policies
  • strengthen governance and organisational consistency
  • risk management and safe volunteer involvement
  • provides a practical framework for planning and program delivery.

How to apply this resource

This guide is most useful when developing or reviewing volunteer policies, strengthening governance frameworks, or ensuring volunteer programs align with organisational requirements and best practice.

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Queensland Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety delivers child protection, family support, disability and seniors services.
dgoffice@families.qld.gov.au 13 74 68 Contact State of Queensland, Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
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