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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.

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Recruiting Volunteers

Trustee Recruitment Guidance from Reach Volunteering
NCVO Guidance on the Volunteer Recruitment Process
Government Guidance on Volunteer placements, rights and expenses
MVN's Guide on How to Create Volunteer Role Descriptions
MVN's Guide on Promoting Volunteer Positions
Free Short Course on Being A Great Virtual Interviewer (you need to be registered)
Recruiting & Supporting BAME Individuals
Galaxy Digital’s Guide On How to Write Irresistible Volunteer Opportunity Descriptions
Galaxy Digital Guide on Creating Compelling Volunteer Recruitment Flyers
Top Benefits of a Volunteer Programme Blog

Safeguarding Volunteers & Your Organisation

MVA Guidance on Supporting Volunteers Video - aimed primarily at informal volunteering groups
MVA Guidance on Staying Safe When Volunteering Video
MVA's Free Safeguarding Training
Government Guidance on DBS Checks for Volunteers
NCVO Guidance on Safeguarding Volunteers
Suzy Lamplugh Trust website - Resources on Personal Safety
Medway Council DBS Checking Service

How to develop an inclusive volunteering programme

NCVO Information on Equality & Diversity
Centre for Ageing Better - Inclusive Approach when engaging Older Volunteers
NCVO Blog On Harnessing Disabled People's Ability To Volunteer
Volunteering Matters Top Tips For Engaging Disabled Volunteers
Volunteering Matters Top Tips - Making Accessible For Young Volunteers