Objective Australian research on volunteering is rich and diverse, but also increasingly
fragmented. In an attempt to promote a more integrated study of volunteering, we review …

Australian regional communities are changing. The combined impact of out-migration and
ageing populations means that the capacity of regional communities to function as they …

This paper explores the role of local volunteers in demonstrating transformational and
transactional leadership in rural communities. Applying the lens of the Full Range …

Against the background of demographic change and municipal austerity, policy‐makers are
evoking the crucial role that younger retirees could play in supplementing the provision of …

We used the online survey method to explore the relationship between the importance of
volunteer retention during the COVID-19 pandemic and organizational volunteer …

While the relationship between homeownership and community involvement is mixed and
unclear, this study aims to contribute to this debate by further examining the relationship …

Considering its contribution to solving societal issues, social innovation (SI) has become
critical to driving community development. This paper exposes the role of SI in community …

Rural communities have experienced significant changes in their social, economic and
demographic structures, leading to an increased importance of volunteering. Such activities …

Volunteering at community events could be associated with length of community tenure as
residents with longer years of “tenure” might have a greater sense of community belonging …

Rural communities face challenges related to poverty, isolation, and lack of service
accessibility. In settings where funding and staffing fall short, volunteerism can provide a …