Volunteering / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin, editor.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; volume 455.

Issues in society ; volume 455

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Voluntarism--Australia.

Voluntarism.

Volunteers--Australia.

Volunteers.

Freedom of the press--Australia.

Freedom of the press.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : illustrations, map.

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, New South Wales : The Spinney Press, [2020]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

It is estimated that around 3 in 10 Australians aged 15 and over have participated in voluntary work, contributing around 750 million hours and the equivalent of at least $17 billion worth of work each year in not-for-profit organisations. Volunteers provide substantial benefit to their communities and society more broadly. At the same time, volunteering also broadens the networks and professional skills of the volunteers themselves. Volunteering contributes to the economic and health status of the nation and to volunteers by providing a personal sense of satisfaction and wellbeing.

What is the state of volunteering Australia? Who are Australia’s volunteers and what activities are they involved in? And why don’t more people volunteer? This book explores the benefits of volunteerism, and provides advice aimed at young people on how to get involved in volunteering in Australia and abroad. Volunteering goes beyond simple acts of kindness; it is the thread that binds communities and makes them strong.

Contents:

Chapter 1: State of volunteering in Australia

Chapter 2: Getting involved in volunteering

Exploring issues

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1922274119

9781922274113