As the peak body for volunteering in South Australia and the Northern Territory it is our business to:

• Provide a credible and informed voice in volunteering
• Be the centre of knowledge and expertise in volunteering
• Position volunteering as a core component of a high quality of life
• Work with volunteers and volunteering communities to enrich the volunteering experience
• Increase volunteering
• Encourage self-reliance in volunteer management, recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers.

We work with:

• Individuals, organisations and communities who are interested in volunteering.

And we do this in a community where:

• One third of adult Australians (5.2 Million), South Australians (31.4%) and Territorians (35.8%) volunteer (ABS Voluntary Workforce Survey, 2006)
• The national voluntary contribution is valued at more than $40Billion
• Volunteering is already an important part of daily life for many people
• Volunteers provide services in health and welfare, arts and culture, sport and recreation, conservation, community based media and a host of other services
• They are also present in the political and democratic process as members and officers of political parties and are the social fabric of our society
• Voluntary activities are pathways into community and personal development providing opportunities for personal growth, greater personal health and wellbeing, social interaction and the sharing, broadening and development of skills
• Volunteering can be of great value in preparing people for the workplace, changing career pathways, making the transition to retirement, creating links and connections with their own communities, contributing to better health and rehabilitation or supporting family life practices
• Volunteering is an important mechanism for empowerment through participation in democratic process at the local level. High levels of participation in volunteering is a strong indicator of a healthy society.

And we are active in:

• Advocacy
• Promotion
• Research and development
• Effective volunteer management and practices
• Provision of products and services
• Developing volunteering pathways.

To download a full copy of the VSA&NT Strategic Plan please Click Here