The volunteer management cycle
This taster-level session looked at the basics of volunteer management from recruitment through training to exit.
Course content
The recruitment, management and care of volunteers is a fundamental part of ensuring that the front line services are delivered effectively. Volunteers add a richness and diversity at all levels of the organisation and so taking care of them well is an obvious choice. Using a well-used model; The Volunteer Management Cycle, this course will break down the stages, specifically it will cover:
- Being a volunteer-friendly organisation
- The volunteer management cycle:
- Recruitment & selection
- Induction
- Training and development
- Management & supervision
- Reward and Recognition
- Exit or redeployment
This course is suitable for anyone and does not require prior knowledge.
There is a feedback survey included and we would appreciate your thoughts.
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