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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
Tue 24 March 2026
Community Matters Yorkshire - Where Are Your Next Generation of Volunteers
Online (10am - 11am)
Volunteer numbers have been falling since 2020. Considerable changes have occurred in how the public wants to volunteer. There has also been a rise in younger people wanting to give back to their communities, contribute to their environment, and make a difference in their neighbourhoods.
It is important for any group to start thinking about how it can adapt and remove the barriers so that younger people can get involved in volunteering. This session will offer you some practical ways to make volunteering for your organisation more appealing to younger people.
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