Managing volunteers
Kate Engles shares some facts and practical tips on successful volunteer management
The simple act of volunteering and ‘giving something back’ may not be so simple after all. While there are millions of people across the UK who provide valuable help on a voluntary basis, there are certain practical procedures that should be adopted to ensure that this resource actually helps the charity rather than risks holding it back. Volunteer managers and HR professionals need to adopt frameworks to make their volunteer involvement safe and rewarding for all.
Author: Kate Engles
Kate Engles, Senior Policy and Information Officer at Volunteering England has worked for VE since 2004. Kate’s role involves working on Volunteering England’s Information Service and supporting the development of VE’s national policy responses. Kate has been active in developing the online Good Practice Bank as well as delivering workshops on good practice and legal issues in managing volunteers.
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