Eastern Volunteer's Nicole Ryan gives hints, tips and advice on how to go about revising your organisation's policies and procedures in line with the National Standards for Involving Volunteers in Not for Profit Organisations. Read Nicole's story.

Three short films produced by the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) talking to organisations who work with young volunteers who have a disability. They talk about the benefits of having these young people in their organisation and give advice on creating an inclusive workplace. 

The Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) has created a collection of short films that focus on young people with disabilities and volunteering. This page includes three films that star young volunteers talking about their experiences. Find out their advice for other young people thinking about getting involved in volunteering.

Australia's first flock of painted fibreglass sheep have just been released and can be found in Kaniva's main street. Read about their Shear success.

Volunteering Geelong has developed a new program to help organisations tailor and implement best practice in volunteer management.

A video by SYN media looking at things you can do to make sure that your project doesn't fall flat if a volunteer leaves, and so you can continue to integrate volunteers into your organisation. Watch Working collaboratively with young volunteers.

A video by SYN media looking at keeping your young volunteers by offering challenging and rewarding work. Watch What’s the secret to a good volunteer-staff relationship?

A video by SYN media looking at how to create a positive work environment and help your young volunteers cope with stress and frustrations. Watch Keeping your volunteers happy.

This video was produced by SYN media and looks at practical ways to involve and support young volunteers in your organisation. Watch Getting young people involved.

Michael Moriarty from Darebin Information, Volunteer & Resource Service (DIVRS) talks about creating workplace diversity and overcoming challenges. Watch Michael's short film. 

Kelsey Schwabe from Brotherhood of St Laurence talks about working with volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Watch Kelsey's short film. 

Carlene Lamanna from Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) gives advice on developing a volunteer program. Watch Carlene's short film.

Madeleine Nguidjol is from Cameroon. She began as a volunteer at Whittlesea Council before gaining employment and spearheading their 'Work Ready' program. Watch Madeleine's short film.

Limbs 4 Life is an inspirational volunteer organisation that provides information and peer support to amputees. Read about the many ways volunteers are involved.

Young people from diverse backgrounds who are active volunteers are showcased in this new video from the Centre for Multicultural Youth. Watch Diverse young volunteers. 

A group of five volunteers from Pakenham SES are taking volunteering even further as they launch their own project, Ride Beyond the Trauma, to raise awareness of road trauma and promote road safety. Read their story.

In the 2010/11 cricket season a local Horsham resident, Tim Hopper, embarked on a project to set up a Twenty20 cricket tournament in Horsham and surrounding areas much like an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket franchise. Read their story.

Farm Gate Cold Calling brought volunteers right to farm doorsteps visiting more than 250 homes in the Tatura district. Read their story

Fran Hurst has implemented a female's only membership designed to invite and include more females at the Lower Plenty Cricket Club – as players, committee members, coaches, canteen ladies and supporters. Read Fran's story.

Raegan Low wants part-time employment in hospitality or administration and has been busy acquiring practical skills by volunteering at the North Shore Football Netball Club. Read Raegan's story.

Tell Arstargazer is a new, but regular, feature at the Bluewater Fitness Centre Stadium as a volunteer Registration Desk Attendant for the Colac Basketball Association’s Senior Competition. Read Tell's story.

The Berwick Junior Football Club has grown so much over the years they have separated its volunteers into three levels: a committee level, a team level, and its players. They are working to ensure that their players become involved in the club and throughout the community and that each parent has the opportunity to participate on game day. Read their story.

A group of young people studying Life Skills at St Laurence were keen to visit the Geelong Veterans Cycling Club as volunteers, to add to their life experiences. Read their story.

Coastal Tour Guide Ann loves introducing visitors from around the world to Victoria's rich and intriguing ocean life. Watch Ann's video

Devi meets people from different cultures and backgrounds as a volunteer at the City of Melbourne’s Multicultural Hub. Watch Devi's video

Trimming, planting and fertilising is all in a day's work for Nan as a volunteer at the Werribee Rose Garden. Watch Nan's video

Volunteering at the United Nations High Commission for Refugees has lead to future work. Watch Biniam's story

Volunteering at the Ethnic Youth Council has given Abdo new skills, friends and the satisfaction of lending a hand. Watch Abdo's video

Guna enjoys the friendly and welcoming environment at the City of Melbourne’s Multicultural Hub. Watch Guna's story

Nimalan found a local opportunity just around the corner running the Meals on Wheels program for his local council. Watch Nimalan's story

Tahira helps people from different cultures to gain confidence and acquire new English language skills. Watch Tahira's story

Susan teaches dress-making to people with a disability at Wavelink and volunteers at Monash Volunteer Resource Centre. Watch Susan's story

Hanover Welfare Services' novel program helps people experiencing homelessness get involved in their local community. Read their story

McIvor Neighbourhood House staff took on volunteer fence-building after February 2009 bushfires. Read their story

Croydon-based Monkami Army gives support to adults with an intellectual disability in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. Read their story

Tree planting hadn't been much of a priority for Cameron and Justine until they joined Tobin Brothers' Tribute Tree program. Read their story

Volunteers Ann-Marie, Ross and Jay put the fun into fundraising with the Lort Smith's Party for Strays. Read their story

Charles does a weekly run with the St Vincent de Paul Society's Matthew Talbot Fitzroy soup van. Read Charles' story

Tom has been actively involved in volunteering with nine different organisations over the past three years. Read Tom's story

Singer-songwriters Wendy and Moira started Darebin Songwriters Guild in 2006 to help budding artists get their music out of the kitchen. Read their story

Making sandwiches for fishermen on the Sea of Galilei has been Sara's favourite experience in a long history of volunteering. Read Sara's story