Info on Volunteer Management Training in April

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Volunteer Centre Brighton and Hove are delivering 2 courses in April for the Working Together Project

Weds. 21st April
Developing a new volunteering programme
9.30am – 4.30 pm
Stanmer Room, Brighthelm
(Introductory level)
This course is for organisations who are new to setting up a volunteering programme, or who plan to take on significantly more volunteers. It is aimed at organisations where there is or will be a mix of paid staff and volunteers. It will cover
• When it is appropriate to involve volunteers?
• Getting people at all levels in the organisation on board
• Designing roles that will meet organisational aims and be rewarding for volunteers
• Creating the right framework – policies, procedures and systems
• Budgeting for volunteer involvement

Weds. 28th April & 5th May
Introduction to managing volunteers****
9.30am – 3.30pm
Relaxation Rooms, Bridge Education Centre
(Introductory level)
This two-day course is for anyone whose role includes managing volunteers, who is new to the role, or would like a refresher. This course will give you an overview of all aspects of volunteer management:
• an introduction to the issues involved in managing volunteers, and how this is different from managing staff
• recruitment and selection
• roles and agreements
• policies and handbooks
• how to effectively manage and retain volunteers
• monitoring and evaluating volunteer involvement
You will have an opportunity to practise skills learnt in a safe and supportive environment, and to develop an action plan, as well as receive sources of further information and support.

Please follow the link below to access the full programme and make a booking:
(http://www.workingtogetherproject.org.uk/training/prog.asp)