There are a large number of not-for-profit (NPP) organisations in the community which rely heavily on the work of volunteers. These organisations range from ‘community sector organisations’ which provide charitable services to parts of the community, to sporting clubs and groups which exist as a meeting point for people with shared interests.
The precise number of NPPs in Australia is hard to determine, with estimates ranging from 40,976 to 700,000. What is known is that without the large volunteer workforce which provides time and labour without remuneration, these organisations could not exist.
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