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Volunteer management

Effectively managing volunteers and the contributions they make, requires consideration and planning of a broad range of skills and activities.

   
 
Managing volunteers effectively makes the best of their time and effort and your orgnaisation's desire to contribute to the community
 
     
   
 
Organisations need to know where to find and be able to attract skilled volunteers.
 
     
   
 
Many people choose to volunteer and assist the elderly in our communities.
 
     
   
 
The National Standards ensure that the rights of volunteers is protected, their roles are explicit and they work in safe and healthy environments.
 
     
   
 
Induction and training help your volunteers get to know your organisation and the work you do.
 
     
   
 
Volunteer disputes should be dealt with quickly so that they don't become a big problem.
 
     
   
 
Recognising the efforts of volunteers shows that you value them.  There are a number of ways you can do this.
 
     
   
 
It is important to keep accurate records about your volunteers.
 
     
   
 
Recruitment for any roles, whether they are paid or voluntary requires specific skills and a structured approach.
 
     
   
 
Understanding what movitates volunteers is essential to retaining them.
 
     
   
 
Having volunteers within your organisation brings with it certain costs.
 
     
   
 
Organisations need to consider what expenses they will cover for their volunteers.
 
     
   
 
Organisations may need to purchase insurance for their volunteers.
 
     
   
 
Young people can make a valuable contribution to your organisation as volunteers.
 
     
   
 
Organisations may need to organise police checks for some volunteer positions.
 
     
   
 
Risk management is an important part of any organisation and helps you to protect your volunteers.
 
     
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