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This is an introductory level course

The Volunteer Fayre was a Partnership event between Dorset Community Action and Volunteer Centre Dorset in June 2023. This presentation was done by Paula Bennetts of DCA.

" Really interesting training, thank you" Participant at Volunteer Fayre.

This session will cover:

  • Is volunteering embedded within the overall vision, values, culture and aims of your organisation?

  • Is volunteer development part of your short- and long-term planning?

  • Have you thought about who you will be recruiting and what they will bring to the organisation?

  • Do you have the necessary procedures and policies in place?

  • Do you have systems and processes for recruiting training, supervising and managing volunteers?

  • Do you use the USP that is your volunteers in your marketing and communications?


It is suitable for anyone from a volunteering organisation..



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