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"Professionally and strategically-managed volunteers bring greater benefits than if they are unsupported or badly managed"

Volunteering England

 

What is Volunteer Management?

Volunteer Management encompasses a range of activities:

  • Recruiting, coordinating, leading, supporting, administering and organising volunteers or
  • Strategic oversight and management of volunteer programmes.

People who manage volunteers may be paid or unpaid. Volunteers who are responsible for managing other volunteers, for example leaders at local community networks or faith groups, may not have a formal job title or role description, and yet can still come under the category of ‘people who manage volunteers'.

 

Support, Resources, Training and Development

Below is a list of courses, resources and information sources for people who manage volunteers.

 

Resources

Volunteering England                                  

Volunteering England 'managing volunteers' section contains resources and tools for people who manage volunteers e.g.

  • An information sheet on courses available for people who manage volunteers -  download it here. 
  • A guide to managing Volunteers called Recognise, Support, Invest: Your Guide to Valuing Volunteer Management - Download a copy.

 
CWDC Resources

The volunteering section of the Children's Workforce Development Council website has a number of resources for volunteers/volunteer managers in the children and young people's workforce included on their site:

  • A spreadsheet of useful links e.g. resources and examples of practice for volunteering management - visit the site.
  • A list of websites recommended by the CWDC for those involved in Volunteer Management - see the list.

 
Skills Third Sector - Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Volunteer Management

Skills Third Sector has developed the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Volunteer Management, endorsed by the Association of Volunteer Managers, to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding in key areas that volunteer managers need to be good at. 

 

 

Support for Volunteer Managers in Leicester and Leicestershire

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL)                

VAL offers a range of support to organisations that involve volunteers:

  • Training and Development: VAL runs courses to develop of the skills of organisations involving/wishing to involve volunteers - take a look at VAL's training brochure
  • Recruiting Volunteers: the Leicester Volunteer Centre can help your organisation promote volunteering opportunities. They also have a free downloadable guide to best practice when involving volunteers - find out more.
  • The Volunteering Network: The network is open to anyone who manages or co-ordinates volunteers. Meetings are quarterly and offer a chance to learn and exchange information - learn more.

 

 

Support for Volunteer Managers in Northamptonshire

Northampton Volunteering Centre 

Download factsheets on best practice for involving volunteers with extra support needs and involving young people from NVC's website. 

 


 


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