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Volunteering in Australia 2022: The Organisation Perspective

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This research report examines volunteering from the perspective of organisations, focusing on management practices, challenges and organisational impacts.

Benefits for Volunteer Managers

Volunteer Managers can use the findings to improve management approaches, address organisational challenges and strengthen volunteer engagement strategies.

Benefits for Volunteer Organisations

Organisations benefit from sector-wide insights into effective practices, risks and opportunities, supporting strategic improvement and organisational capability.

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