Volunteers
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Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do
What it means to be a member of the PVG Scheme and how to fill out the form you've been given
Speak to someone in your local area about volunteering
Our guides cover all aspects of Volunteer Management
IiV gives you the opportunity to improve and develop your volunteering practice.
Disclosure Services supports the voluntary sector with processing pvg checks.
Publications, Stats and Resources providing insight for action.
These free courses will explore everything you need to know about involving, supporting and leading volunteers and you don’t even need to leave your desk!
Working with the Open University (Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership at The Open University Business School) we have created this space for you to learn at your own pace, at a venue of your choice and with time built in for you to reflect.
All of our online courses are free and we aim to encourage you to think about the; volunteer voice, how these learning topics impact on your current situation and discuss the ideas and concepts within your club, group or organisation.
We hope you enjoy these courses and would welcome any feedback as we are keen to learn and improve our offer.
Free Statement of Participation on completion for each course
and/or a Digital Badge to share your achievement with others.
This Learning Bite has been developed by Volunteer Scotland and the STUC and will introduce the key questions that should be reflected on as you think about whether or not you are applying the principles of the Volunteer Charter within your group or organisation.
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By the end of this Learning Bite you will be able to:
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Please note: Learners are required to enrol in order to complete this course and receive the Digital Badge and Statement of Participation.
This new course covers the essential things you need to consider to ensure a positive experience for individuals returning to volunteering following suspension of programmes in response to Covid-19. The overall aim is to help you prepare your volunteers, organisation and colleagues to return to supporting volunteer involvement in your work.
By the end of the course you will have:
Please note: Learners are required to enrol in order to complete this course and receive the certification.
This short course on volunteering has been developed from the volunteer’s perspective. The course is about the essential things you need to consider to ensure a positive experience for individuals engaging in volunteering.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
This course provides an opportunity for people who work within voluntary organisations, as paid employees or staff, to develop energetic, practical and thoughtful leadership practice.
This course will help you reflect on and develop collaborative leadership practices that will make a difference.
We have developed several online webinars covering topics from our 6 face to face training courses.