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  • Course 1 - Volunteer involvement, getting started

    Created: 29/09/2016, Updated: 03/10/2016
    News/Events Category: Training and Learning


    When: , Tuesday 18 October 2016
    Where: Fife Voluntary Action, Craig Mitchell House, Flemington Road, Glenrothes, KY7 5QF
    This particular event is free to attend, so no payment is required.


    It is too late to book a place for this particular session, sorry about that.

    Whether you don't yet have any volunteers or have been working with volunteers for a while, getting these basics in place will reap great rewards. You'll be able to head off any issues with volunteers not understanding their responsibilities and you'll be clear about yours.

    Included in the course:
    • What is volunteering?
    • What are the mutual rights and responsibilities of volunteers and organisations?
    • How can I include volunteering when strategic planning?
    • What is a volunteer policy and why do I need one?
    • What should I include in volunteer role descriptions?
    • What are volunteer agreements and why do I need them?
    • What is the Volunteer Friendly Award?

    Who should attend
    Anyone who has, or is expecting to have, responsibility for recruiting/managing volunteers in their organisation.

    Trainers:
    Cat Cockburn
    Janine Stenhouse

    Accreditation Award
    All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

    Progress/further study
    Course two of the FVA Volunteer Management Training Programme on 'Volunteer Recruitment.

    Booking
    To book a place e-mail David.




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