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The ANZAC’S – Our Greatest Ever Volunteers?
By Andy Fryar Today in Australia and New Zealand we respectfully commemorate 100 years of »
Is it time to re-define volunteering?
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How many volunteers are too many volunteers?
One of the most common questions I am asked is “How many volunteers should one »
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New SA Volunteering Survey Released
The most recent Volunteering in South Australia in 2014 survey report (PDF 796KB), conducted by Harrison Research and involving more than 1,500 respondents aged 15 years or over, has been released and reveals that volunteer participation in
Read More »The Cane Toad Effect
I was recently asked to speak on the topic of ‘Navigating the Brave New World’ of volunteerism. In the room were a number of volunteer management professionals, Volunteer Centre personnel, volunteers and of course
Read More »A new online resource for volunteer managers
Better Impact have launched a new ‘members community’ – that is open for everyone. It’s a great new resource that gives Volunteer Managers the opportunity to connect with others around the world, gain access
Read More »Data will always give you the wrong answer when you ask the wrong question
For our January / February Hot Topic we are thrilled to welcome guest author Tony Goodrow from Canada to share his thoughts on the important topic of how we can effectively measure the value
Read More »Time banking – volunteering or profiteering?
I was recently asked to speak on the topic of time banking schemes, and while this is now a relatively common practice in other parts of the world, time banking is still in its
Read More »Volunteer Managers Day is November 5
Did you know that November 5 each year is International Volunteer Managers Day? You can learn more at www.volunteermanagersday.org  
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Read More »BULA …the art connecting!
Bula! I’m writing this hot topic as I holiday on the tropical paradise that is Fiji. If you have never been, you need to find a way to get here and experience the amazing
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