Events & Training

Learning into Action - Volunteers

• The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have a useful free guidance section on ‘Involving Volunteers’, containing practical advice on managing volunteers and the process of volunteering well. They also run regular training sessions on Recruiting Volunteers, Mentoring and Coaching Skills, Volunteers and the Law, Good Practice in Volunteer Management, Managing Conflict and Ending Volunteering Well.
• Charity Digital offers guidance on retaining both staff and volunteers, especially those involved in service delivery roles.
• The Directory of Social Change (DSC) provides practical training and resources to help charities manage volunteers effectively. Their offer online courses on volunteer supervision and engagement.
• NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has released an Inclusive Volunteering Guide that brings together the insights and expertise of local infrastructure organisations to help make volunteering more inclusive and accessible.
• Vision for Volunteering is a 10-year collaborative initiative (2022–2032) aimed at creating a better future for volunteering. Find out more about the campaign.
• The Association of Volunteer Managers is an independent UK membership body created by and for people who manage volunteers. AVM hosts regular events shaped by member driven priorities.
• The Elements Training Portal is a free online learning platform for VCSE organisations, offering the following short, practical e-learning courses: An Introduction to Volunteering, An Introduction to Inclusive Volunteering Practice, An Introduction to Involving Young Volunteers and An Introduction to Volunteers and the Law.

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