The role of volunteers is changing, but good practice in volunteer management remains the key to valuing volunteers and ensuring a positive and fulfilling experience for all concerned. This training, held over four mornings, is aimed at those organisations who are starting to work with volunteers, or have been working with volunteers but would like to expand their programme.
As a participant you will work with your peers to create practical ideas for recruiting, inducting, engaging and supporting volunteers in your organisation, taking into account the volunteers' needs and your own. It will also examine issues of policy, training and overcoming barriers. We will look at how to ensure a safe and stimulating environment for your volunteers, helping to build a culture of volunteering within your organisation.
Part 1: Wednesday 10th October 2018, 9am-1pm
- Creating a vision for volunteer involvement
- Designing a volunteer programme
- Skills of a volunteer manager
- Gain support across your organisation
Part 2: Wednesday 21st November 2018, 9am-1pm
- Creating a motivating environment for volunteers
- Identifying roles
- Developing role descriptions
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Volunteer induction
- One-off volunteering roles
Part 3: Monday 3rd December 2018, 9am-1pm
- Support and supervision of volunteers
- Communication
- Dealing with difficult situations
- Volunteer retention, reward and recognition
Part 4: Wednesday 23rd January 2019, 9am-1pm
- Policies
- Volunteers and the law (including insurance)
- DBS checks
- Exits and departures
Price for JVN Full Member Charities: £30 per session or £100 for all four.
Price for non-members: £50 per session or £175 for all sessions.
This course will follow standards set by the JVN Charter for Good Pratice in Volunteer Management.
To book, please email Caroline Collins at caroline@jvn.org.uk or call 020 8203 6427 ext.3. Contact Jo Masters at jomasters@jvn.org.uk for more information.
