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OzVPM is a resource, consultancy and training company specialising in volunteerism.

Founded in 2002 by Andy Fryar, OzVPM focuses on volunteerism, as it relates to the Australasian region, but we are also proud to work regularly with leaders of the international volunteering community

OzVPM, is always looking for new and innovative ways to assist the Australasian voluntary sector, and we currently do this by:

Utilising our contacts and partnerships to bring our web site visitors the latest news, volunteerism reports and ‘hot’ web sites from around the world
Facilitating and moderating the OzVPM newsgroup - the Australasian region's largest on-line volunteer management community
The development of OzVPM information sheets that discuss specific and topical aspects of volunteerism
The provision of a monthly ‘Australasian Hot Topics’ column which encourages and invites debate on the latest issues in volunteering
Operating Australia’s most comprehensive specialist volunteerism bookstore
Offering specialist volunteerism consultancy services
Providing specialised volunteer management training to the sector and opportunities for professional development

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The mission of OzVPM is to support leaders of volunteers and increase the profile of volunteerism, particularly as it relates to the Australasian region.

In other words, if you manage a volunteer program of any size, shape or interest group – we can help!

OzVPM is able to bring to the Australasian region a wide variety of resources and up-to-date information from around the world, through our partnership with 'Energize' and it’s President, Susan J Ellis.

Founded in 1977 and based in Philadelphia, USA, Energize Inc is an international training, consulting and publishing firm specialising in volunteerism.

Energize developed it's web presence in 1997 and has grown into one of the most respected volunteerism resources on the web.

Susan J Ellis is respected internationally as a leading author, trainer and commentator on the topic of volunteerism, who has visited Australia on several occasions.
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