Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Events & Training

Learning into Action - Volunteers

Guidance and training to support and manage 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.

Training listed on this page is from external providers. For VAAC training, please refer to Events & Training.

Upcoming Training

Wed 4 February 2026

NCVO - Recruiting volunteers 

Online (10am - 1pm)

This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers.

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Thu 12 February 2026

Good practice in volunteer management

Online (10am - 3pm)

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation.

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Tue 17 February 2026

NCVO - Managing conflict and ending volunteering well

Online (10am - 1pm)

This course will help you to manage conflict and problem solve with your volunteers, and navigate the process of ending volunteering well.

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