South Coast Volunteer Workforce Forum

Struggling to attract and retain volunteers? You’re not alone.

Join us for a practical forum bringing together organisations across the South Coast to share what’s working, and what’s not, when it comes to building a strong volunteer workforce.

Hosted by Community Industry Group and Eurobodalla Shire Council, this forum is designed for not-for-profit and community organisations that engage volunteers and want to strengthen how they attract, recruit, support and retain their volunteer workforce.

It is particularly relevant for managers, coordinators, team leaders, and staff responsible for programs where volunteers play a critical role in service delivery.

What you’ll gain

Through a mix of local insights, shared experiences and practical tools, participants will explore:

• Proven strategies to improve volunteer attraction, recruitment, onboarding and retention

• Real examples from South Coast organisations successfully addressing volunteer workforce challenges

• Co-design approaches to develop locally relevant solutions to shared issues

• Ways to strengthen onboarding and induction, including role clarity and volunteer experience

• Practical tools and templates to support effective volunteer management (e.g. role descriptions, onboarding checklists, messaging)

• Opportunities to connect and collaborate with others across the region

Why attend?

Volunteer engagement is changing, and organisations across the South Coast are facing similar challenges. This forum provides a space to step back, learn from others, and walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately.

Pricing: Free

Spaces are limited, so if you are unable to attend, please email Community Industry Group @ admin@cigroup.org.au or call us on (02) 4256 4333 as soon as possible. This training comes with a non-attendance guarantee of $50.00.