1. Recruiting volunteers Dianne Slapp Voluntary Centre Services

2. Aims for the session We will briefly consider the following areas: Planning for volunteer involvement Developing and advertising a volunteer role Organising the application and selection process Safeguarding and record keeping

3. Planning for volunteer involvement Be clear about your reasons for involving volunteers Think about why people might want to volunteer for your organisation Establish that you have the resources to support volunteers Be clear what volunteers will contribute to the aims and objectives of the organisation

4. Developing a volunteer role Focus on what is positive about your organisation Why should someone choose your organisation over another? What is special or distinctive about volunteering with your organisation? What will a volunteer get out of the opportunity you are offering?

5. Advertising a volunteer role Consider where you want to advertise Traditional or social media? Radio, press…. Who are you targeting? Volunteer Centres – access to do-it.org.uk Use a variety of methods and approaches Record which is most successful and repeat!

6. Application and selection Application or registration form – with care! Informal chat Structured interview References – with caution! Decision making Feeding back Record keeping

7. Aims for the session We will briefly consider the following areas: Planning for volunteer involvement Developing and advertising a volunteer role Organising the application and selection process Safeguarding and record keeping

8. Thank you for your time! For further information and support, contact us at: www.voluntarycentreservices.org.uk Voluntary Centre Services - Lincoln – 16-26 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln LN5 7DB Tel: 01522 551683 Voluntary Centre Services - North Kesteven – 26 Carre Street, North Kesteven, Sleaford NG34 7TR Tel: 01529 308450 Voluntary Centre Services - West Lindsey – The Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough DN21 2NA Tel: 01427 613470