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Medway Volunteer Network

Find out more about the wide range of support services Medway Volunteer Network offers for local Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations in Medway below.

Welcome to your One Stop Shop for Volunteering Support in Medway

We know that recruiting and retaining volunteers is crucial for the great work charities do in Medway so we’re here to help!

It’s important to have the right procedures and policies in place when you start managing volunteers. Investing a little time and effort in these processes can make all the difference to your charity or community group.
Volunteers who feel valued, who are supported and enjoy their roles will stay longer and will put more heart into their volunteering - helping your organisation continue to do fantastic work!

Check out our wide range of free volunteering support resources for VCS organisations and groups in Medway below. We cover everything from recruitment to induction, training and supporting and engaging your volunteers moving forward.
For MVA members in Medway we also provide a free volunteering opportunities advertising service on our website. You can take a look here at our volunteering opportunities page

If you would like advertise a volunteering opportunity with us, but are not already an MVA member, please contact us on volunteering@mva.org.uk.
Keep reading to check out our free volunteering support resources for VCS organisations and groups in Medway.

Advertise a Volunteering Opportunity With Us

For MVA members in Medway we provide a free volunteering opportunities advertising service on our website.

Recruitment

Recruiting Volunteers has never been more competitive or as tough than it is right now. In this section you will find a number of guides and resources that will help you at each stage of the recruitment process taking the all new shift to virtual working into consideration.

Induction

A good timely induction ensures volunteers are able to start contributing quickly, so they feel like they are part of the Organisation right from the start. Here you will find new Volunteer induction guides and documents that you can use and tailor to your Organisation.

Training

In this section you will find links to training courses that we provide through North Kent Training Service, which is an MVA managed project. You will also find some guides and tips on delivering great Volunteer training sessions.

Medway Volunteer Network 121 Support

If you're an organisation looking for volunteers, the Medway Volunteer Network will not only help you engage with potential helpers but also offers a range of support to help develop the support you offer to your volunteers.

Volunteer Support & Engagement

Now you have the right Volunteers it is critical that you continue to keep them engaged and supported. This section has a number of tools, links and resources that you can use to continue to keep them motivated.

Shared Experiences

Every volunteer and organisation has a story to tell and we love to tell great volunteering stories! Here we share stories from local Volunteers, our #MedwayHeroes. We hope your organisation and your volunteers will consider sharing your volunteering stories as it’s a great way to inspire others to get involved in volunteering too.

Medway Volunteer Manager & Co-ordinator Support Network

A peer support network for volunteer managers and co-ordinators in Medway.

Additional Support & Resources

In this section you will find a collection of further links and guidance covering a wide range topics for VCS Organisations. Still can't find what you need? Then please get in touch with the MVA team who will be happy to help you.

Inclusive Volunteering

In this section we look at the huge benefits, for the volunteer and for the organisation, in having a diverse range of volunteers.

Employer Supported Volunteering

Supporting your employees to volunteer for local causes can help to improve their mental wellbeing, improve communities and deliver your Corporate Social Responsibility goals too.