The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, qut

The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, QUT

Centre for Social Impact Swinburne, Swinburne University of Technology

Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

This research was commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia, represented by the Department of Social Services. The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS), with the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Swinburne and the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs, have partnered to undertake this research project. The purpose of this report is to assist the work of the Prime Minister's Community Business Partnership.

Any views and recommendations expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, or indicate a commitment to a particular course of action. The Commonwealth of Australia makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness or currency of the information contained in this report.

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How to cite this document:

Scaife, Wendy, Myles McGregor-Lowndes, Jo Barraket and Wayne Burns, eds. 2016. Giving Australia 2016: Literature Review. Brisbane, Queensland: The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Centre for Social Impact Swinburne University of Technology and the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs.

How to cite a chapter in this document:

Baker, Christopher. 2016. “Volunteering Engagement.” In Giving Australia 2016: Literature Review, edited by Wendy Scaife, Myles McGregor-Lowndes, Jo Barraket and Wayne Burns, 18-28. Brisbane, Queensland: The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Centre for Social Impact Swinburne University of Technology and the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs.

Thanks and acknowledgment to Tess McGlone, Rachel Sloper, Hannah Murphy and Dr Matthew Flynn for their assistance on this important literature review.