Managing volunteers
Community groups depend on volunteers. It is important you have a process in place to coordinate and support your volunteers.
Get insight from Volunteering Australia
For more information, resources and support available to groups engaging volunteers, contact the following leading organisations:
The Gold Coast Volunteering Collective
The Volunteering Collective biannual forums provide a platform for networking, information sharing and access to guest speakers for the volunteering sector. These events represent a great opportunity for volunteer coordinators, leaders or anyone engaging volunteers to connect and learn from each other.
Email volunteering@goldcoast.qld.gov.au to be added to the Collective's mailing list and receive:
- event information
- regular sector updates
- relevant opportunities to the volunteering sector.
Please note that the forums are also promoted at What's On Gold Coast and are usually held in March and October.
Workshops for community organisations
We run free workshops and information sessions for community groups. Topics include grant writing, running a community organisation, social media, recruiting and supporting volunteers, and more.
For more information and resources, visit the Community Group Hub.