The Guidelines are an initiative under the NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-2030 and aim to support organisations to reflect on and improve their disability inclusive practices to ensure people with disability are given the opportunity to contribute through volunteering.
They follow the same structure set out in the NSW Youth Volunteering Guidelines – they are shaped by three overarching Pillars and are underpinned by nine disability inclusion engagement Principles:
Increase participation by people with disability across all parts of the volunteering community by improving accessibility and inclusive practices which enable people with disability to have an active presence in the volunteering sector. This includes the following Principles: Accessibility; Supportive relationships; Clear communication; Authentic voice of people with disability; Team building; Reflection.
Support the continued participation of people with disability in the volunteering sector by providing a range of suitable, meaningful and diverse roles and experiences that are informed by people with disability. This includes the following Principles: Accessibility; Supportive relationships; Clear communication; Authentic voice of people with disability; Team building; Knowledge and skill building; Network building; Reflection.
Develop and implement inclusive recognition programs that acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of all volunteers in a variety of ways. This includes the following Principles: Authentic voice of people with disability; Recognition.
The NSW Disability Inclusion Volunteering Guidelines are free to use.
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