Resources
Information about the program
Our strategy outlines our strategic direction, policy context, guiding principles and priorities.
Global Program Strategy
9.3 MB
A brochure providing an overview of the volunteer program
Australian Volunteers Program brochure
1.3 MB
A brochure providing an overview of how we partner with organisations for sustainable development
Partnerships brochure
1 MB
A report of our key achievements and outcomes for the 2019-2020 financial year
Australian Volunteers Program Annual Report 2019-20
11 MB
An overview of the program 2018-19
Program infographic flyer 2018-19
936 KB
A report of our key achievements and outcomes for the 2018-2019 financial year
Australian Volunteers Program Annual Report 2018-19
16 MB
Information for volunteers
The definitive guide to volunteering with the Australian Volunteers Program
Australian Volunteers Guidebook
3.1 MB
A guide to remote volunteering for Indigenous volunteers
Indigenous Pathways: remote volunteering guide
4 MB
The personal competencies or 'soft skills' that we look for when recruiting volunteers
Personal competencies
618 KB
Advice and inclusions for heterosexual and LGBT+ couples thinking about volunteering overseas
Volunteering as a couple
202 KB
Advice and inclusions for families thinking about volunteering overseas
Volunteering as a family
3.8 MB
Support provided to volunteers while on assignment
Living and Accommodation allowances
234 KB
Policies
Australian Volunteers Program participants must comply with AVI's Child Protection Policy
Child Protection Policy
653 KB
Australian Volunteers Program participants must comply with AVI's Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy
400 KB
To lodge a complaint, please read through and comply with AVI's Complaints Policy.
Complaint Handling Policy
231 KB
After reading AVI's Complaints Handling Policy, download AVI's Complaint Form to make a complaint.
Complaint Form
34 KB
Research and Evaluations
The Australian Volunteers Program carries out a number of studies focused on different elements of the program. We produce short summaries of these studies to make them more accessible to a wider audience.
Approved Accompanying Dependents (AADs) on the Australian Volunteers Program
Approved Accompanying Dependents (AADs) study research summary
876 KB
How disability-inclusive is our program?
Disability and Inclusion research summary
126 KB
How diverse are our volunteers?
Diversity of volunteers research summary
131 KB
How can the Australian Volunteers Program strengthen its work towards gender equality outcomes?
Gender equality research summary
148 KB
A formative evaluation of the Australian Volunteers Program's thematic 'impact areas'
Impact Areas Formative research summary
151 KB
A review of our Indigenous Pathways framework
Indigenous Pathways summary
297 KB
How inclusive is the Australian Volunteers Program for LGBT+ persons?
LGBT+ persons research summary
124 KB
What's the long-term impact of volunteering on volunteers' lives? A longitudinal study of Australian volunteers - phase 0 summary
Longitudinal Study of Australian Volunteers Phase 0 research summary
148 KB
What's the long-term impact of volunteering on volunteers' lives? A longitudinal study of Australian volunteers - phase 1 summary
Longitudinal Study of Australian Volunteers Phase 1 research summary
97 KB
What do Australians think about international volunteering?
Perceptions of volunteering baseline research summary
133 KB
The Australian Volunteers Program is managed by AVI in a consortium with Cardno and the Whitelum Group. All personnel, volunteer program participants and associates must comply with AVI's policies in the course of their work.