No room for complacencyNational Volunteering Conference

Presenters: Roger Mathers & Roz Wollmering Adelaide | September 2013

Who we are

Our visionTo improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and internationally by mobilising the power of humanity

Our principles

Global picture

The Value of Volunteers:People who volunteered with the RCRC at least four hours in 2009

Global picture

Two people out of every 1,000 volunteer

VOLUNTEERS = SOCIAL CAPITAL

Million people volunteered with RCRC in 2009

Billion worth of services worldwide

13.1 $6= =

What we do

34,000 volunteers3,200 staff

Emergency Services

Social Inclusion

Retail Shops

Blood Service

Community Programs

Migration Support

International Humanitarian Law

International Program

Business Support Areas

A&TSI programs – informal volunteers

What methodology did we use ?

Identify good practice &

review research

Develop a forward looking

strategy

Consult – internally & externally

• Client & community facing

• Leadership & culture

• Volunteer management

Key findings - internal

• Sustainable communities and social capital

• Evidence base• Partnerships

Key findings - external

• Top down & bottom up action

• Genuine engagement & professionalisation

• National coherence & local ownership

Balancing act

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.

Strategic framework

CommunityClients,

partners & collaboration

Client & community

facing, social capital

VolunteersMeaningful

roles, empowered &

diverse

Effective, supported,

valued

Red CrossCulture,

leadership & capacity

National coherence,

local flexibility

Thank you