Familiarise yourself with the early signs of mental health problems and learn how to create a supportive working environment
Evaluation consultant Lucy Lernelius takes a deep dive into measuring the impact of volunteering
Reasons and ways to support the nationwide campaign to get more people volunteering
Understand how to make safeguarding part of your everyday activities and review what you are doing
Charities and voluntary organisations are raising serious concerns about government proposals to link volunteering to asylum settlement.
Resources, events and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Key insights about the state of the voluntary sector from our Civil Society Almanac 2022
A round-up of the key talking points from the only national hustings dedicated to the voluntary sector
How to make safeguarding a central part of your fundraising
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector
We share stories from people taking part in the Big Help Out and explain how you can get involved and make a difference in your community
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
How volunteers can benefit your organisation and play an important role in your work
Find out what volunteering is and how to get started
Guidance and policies to consider when using volunteer drivers
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Learn more about volunteering while receiving state benefits
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
Understand volunteer coordinator roles and decide how to support your volunteers
Guidance on arranging insurance for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations