Involving Volunteers

The recruitment and management of volunteers is not dissimilar to the recruitment and management of staff, but unlike paid staff, volunteers have no reason to stay if they do not enjoy their work, so it is important that they are managed well.

VAL Resources and Publications

Volunteer Opportunity Registration Form

Volunteer Opportunity Registration Form

Register your Volunteering Opportunities with VAL by completing this form.

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Good Practice Guide to Involving Volunteers

Good Practice Guide to Involving Volunteers

These guidelines are intended to assist organisations with the effective management of volunteers. Good practice does not require any specialist knowledge. Mostly it takes common sense and the imaginative ability to put you in the position of volunteer. How would you like to be treated? Are you made to feel welcome and useful?

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Managing Volunteers Good Practice Bank

Managing Volunteers Good Practice Bank

The Good Practice Bank aims to improve information sharing and reduce duplication within the volunteering sector.

The Good Practice Bank has Core Themes which deal with general good practice on mana

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Volunteering Network

Volunteering Network

Volunteering Network is a new online social networking space for Volunteer involving organisations to learn & exchange information.

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Involving Volunteers Quality Check

Involving Volunteers Quality Check

The aim of this “health check” is to have a look at the way your organisation involves volunteers in its service delivery.

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