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 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
An overview of the program 2019-20
Australian Volunteers Program at a glance, 2019-20
997 KB
A report of our key achievements and outcomes for the 2018-2019 financial year
Australian Volunteers Program Annual Report 2018-19
16 MB
An overview of the program 2018-19
Australian Volunteers Program at a glance, 2018-19
936 KB
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
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
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
211 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 Cardno 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.
