This course makes
recruitment, management and, most importantly, engagement of volunteers easy.
It encourages you to look closely at the motivations of volunteers and the
organisations that use them, and draws on contemporary approaches including
co-production and the use of non-hierarchical teams.
Date
Wednesday 8th March 2017
10am - 4pm
10am - 4pm
Location
The Melting Pot, 5 Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR
Learn:
• Why people get involved in volunteering and why
understanding motivations is so important
• Creating roles for volunteers
• Recruitment & Publicity
• How to share examples of what works well and why
• Keeping people involved: inductions, support and appraisals
• Volunteering and the Law
• Concepts of co-production and working with volunteer partners in non-hierarchical structures
• Creating roles for volunteers
• Recruitment & Publicity
• How to share examples of what works well and why
• Keeping people involved: inductions, support and appraisals
• Volunteering and the Law
• Concepts of co-production and working with volunteer partners in non-hierarchical structures
The day includes plenty of group work, exercises and
discussion – you definitely won’t be staring at power point all day. You’ll
also be given lots of opportunities to discuss your own experiences and develop
personal strategies to aid your work.
As a participant you will come away with:
• Practical ideas for recruiting, inducting, engaging with
and supporting volunteers better in your organisation or group – the beginnings
of an action plan.
• Activities that you can use back in your organisation with volunteers or other staff or trustees as part of your volunteer management strategy
• Examples of tools to help you with volunteer management, and a signpost for where to go for more information
• A group of peers tackling similar issues for you to keep in touch with and share information and experiences with as you take your action plans forwards
• An action plan for improving or embarking on volunteer management
Who should attend this course?
• Activities that you can use back in your organisation with volunteers or other staff or trustees as part of your volunteer management strategy
• Examples of tools to help you with volunteer management, and a signpost for where to go for more information
• A group of peers tackling similar issues for you to keep in touch with and share information and experiences with as you take your action plans forwards
• An action plan for improving or embarking on volunteer management
Who should attend this course?
Any organisation involved in voluntary work or volunteer-led
group looking to engage others or support each other better. Whether you are
conducting a borough-wide consultation, national volunteer programme, involving
an intern or rejuvenating the membership of your local residents association,
you will benefit from this day.
Cost:
£425: Large Business/Corporate
£338: Large charities, public sector and businesses
£195: Smaller charities (under 15 staff) and individuals.
£338: Large charities, public sector and businesses
£195: Smaller charities (under 15 staff) and individuals.
Tailored/bespoke courses can be arranged for groups at a
date and location to suit you.
Concessionary rates are available for students, pensioners and the unemployed.
Prices include a hot buffet lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and networking time.
Concessionary rates are available for students, pensioners and the unemployed.
Prices include a hot buffet lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and networking time.
To book a place:
Tel: 02073244775
Email: training@talkaction.org
Source: Talk
Action
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