WEBINAR-NSW Seamless Starts - Mastering Volunteer Onboarding and Induction
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Learn to create effective, standards-aligned volunteer inductions that boost engagement, reduce drop-offs, and support long-term success.

A strong start is crucial for volunteer retention and effectiveness. This FREE session covers strategies to reduce early drop-offs and foster long-term commitment . Align your skills with the National Standards and International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026).
You’ll learn how to create comprehensive, engaging, and compliant induction programs that set volunteers up for success. Essential elements such as clear role descriptions, organisational culture integration, initial training, and creating a welcoming environment are covered.
This webinar will delve into best practices for volunteer onboarding and induction and aligns with:

National Standard 1 – Volunteering is embedded in Leadership
National Standard 5 – Volunteers are Supported and Developed
Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Wellbeing

Each month we’ll explore volunteer management concepts and issues through the lens of the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and IVY 2026.

Outcomes
You’ll gain an understanding of the requirements of:

National Standard 1 and learn how to apply these to your volunteer program, including the specific actions your organisation can take to better integrate volunteerism into leadership, policy, and planning in preparation for IVY 2026.
Designing and developing a comprehensive volunteer induction plan that aligns with National Standard 5 and incorporates essential elements such as role-specific training, organisational culture integration, wellbeing check-ins (connecting to SDG 3) – and clear pathways for ongoing support.
Implement anding evaluating new onboarding strategies designed to reduce early volunteer drop-off and promote immediate engagement, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and retention.

WEBINAR - Crazy Constitutions and Ridiculous Rules
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
The foundation of good governance lies in a well-structured constitution. However, many organisations find themselves hampered by outdated or overly complex rules that can hinder their operations.

In this webinar, we’ll explore some of the most common pitfalls found in constitutions, from vague language to impractical processes. Learn how to identify these issues and gain practical tips for reviewing and improving your constitution.
