Involving Volunteers: Good Practice Guide

Contents and Introduction
Contents and Checklist

Good Practice Guide cover sheet

1  Introduction & Who this Guide is for

2 What is volunteering?

3 Why involve volunteers?

4 Developing a volunteer role

5 Volunteer role template

6 Getting volunteers on board

7 Application and selection

8 Interviews and references

9 Vetting and Barring Scheme/CRB checks

10 Induction and training

11 Support and supervision

12 Volunteer expenses

13 Keeping volunteers

14 One-off events

15 Event planning checklist

16 Dealing with problems

17 Saying goodbye

18 How can Volunteer Centres help?

19 Volunteer Centres - frequently asked questions

20 How to find out more