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Who should attend this course:

Those responsible for managing and supporting volunteers, particularly those new to the role.

What you will learn on this course:

  • Understanding what a Volunteer Policy is
  • Adhering to best practice guidelines within your organisation
  • Maintaining equal opportunities regarding Volunteer induction, recruitment and training
  • Developing Volunteer agreements and work plans
  • Motivating Volunteers
  • Developing Volunteer opportunities
  • Encouraging effective teamwork in partnership with other staff, to aid retention of Volunteers

Peas in this pod

  • Creating Volunteers Roles
  • Diversity and Equal Opportunities
  • Fair & Welcoming Application Process
  • Health and Safety
  • Induction and training for volunteers
  • Interviewing Volunteers
  • Links
  • Motivating Volunteers
  • National Occupational Standards
  • Recruitment
  • Retaining Volunteers
  • Supervision and Support
  • Volunteer Policies
  • Volunteering and the Law
  • Volunteers & Good Practice
  • Volunteers & The Law - A Summary
  • What to include in a Volunteer Handbook
  • Writing an Advert for Volunteers