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 2021-2022 financial year
Australian Volunteers Program Annual Report 2021-22 15 MB

A report of our key achievements and outcomes for the 2020-2021 financial year
Australian Volunteers Program Annual Report 2020-21 9.5 MB

An overview of the program for the 2020-21
Australian Volunteers Program at a glance, 2020-21 1.3 MB

A report of our key achievements and outcomes for the 2019-2020 financial year
Australian Volunteers Program Annual Report 2019-20 11 MB

A report of our key achievements and outcomes for the 2018-2019 financial year
Australian Volunteers Program Annual Report 2018-19 16 MB

A brochure providing an overview of our Indigenous Pathways program
Indigenous Pathways brochure 3.9 MB

An overview of our commitment to preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
Preventing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment flyer 1.6 MB

Information for volunteers

The definitive guide to volunteering with the Australian Volunteers Program
Australian Volunteers Guidebook 2.1 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 190 KB

Policies

Australian Volunteers Program participants must comply with AVI's Child Protection Policy
Child Protection Policy 287 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 213 KB

After reading AVI's Complaints Handling Policy, download AVI's Complaint Form to make a complaint.
Complaint Form 48 KB

The Australian Volunteers Program is managed by AVI in a consortium with DT Global and Alinea Whitelum. All personnel, volunteer program participants and associates must comply with AVI's policies in the course of their work.

To read more about our complaint handling policy, please visit AVI's Complaint Handling page

The Australian Volunteers Program is also deeply committed to the protection of children. For further resources, please visit our Child Protection page.

Research and Evaluation

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. Visit our Research and Evaluation page to read more.