You can access one-to-one support and network meetings through CWVA
Volunteer managers play a vital role in volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs) as it’s their responsibility to recruit, retain, train, develop, evaluate and look at the various needs of their volunteer team.
YouGov’s Time Well Spent survey asked 10,000 volunteers what makes a quality volunteer experience and there were eight key themes:
This may feel like a big ask from volunteers, but it’s important to get it right if you want to attract and retain a great volunteer team. It’s a balancing act for all volunteer managers and no easy feat.
Useful links and resources
Volunteers and the law
Good practice in volunteer management
Families Together toolkitReward and Recognition Toolkit
Association of Volunteer Managers
Volunteers’ Week
Volunteer management toolkit
5 Strategies for Retaining Volunteers
Tips for writing role descriptions
NCVO Investing in Volunteers Essentials diagnostic tool
DBS useful facts
You can access one-to-one support and network meetings through CWVA
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