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No room for complacency National Volunteering Conference Presenters: Roger Mathers & Roz Wollmering Adelaide | September 2013. Who we are. Our vision To improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and internationally by mobilising the power of humanity. Our principles.
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No room for complacencyNational Volunteering ConferencePresenters: Roger Mathers & Roz Wollmering Adelaide | September 2013
Who we are Our vision To improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and internationally by mobilising the power of humanity Our principles
VOLUNTEERS = SOCIAL CAPITAL The Value of Volunteers: People who volunteered with the RCRC at least four hours in 2009 $6 13.1 = = Million people volunteered with RCRC in 2009 Two people out of every 1,000 volunteer Billion worth of services worldwide Global picture
What we do 34,000 volunteers 3,200 staff
What methodology did we use ? Consult – internally & externally Identify good practice & review research Develop a forward looking strategy
Key findings - internal • Client & community facing • Leadership & culture • Volunteer management
Key findings - external • Sustainable communities and social capital • Evidence base • Partnerships
Balancing act • Top down & bottom up action • Genuine engagement & professionalisation • National coherence & local ownership
Where are we headed? We aim to inspire people to take action and contribute to building stronger, more interconnected individuals and communities through voluntary service.