Use this page to help you work out if you need to change video calling software. You might decide to use different software and tools for different things.
Make sure you offer the right volunteer training to help your volunteers do their roles
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
How to recognise and address problems or issues with your volunteers
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
Guidance on choosing a system to help you recruit, train, engage and retain your volunteers
Help volunteers understand their role in safeguarding and their own right to be safe
Zurich provide insurance for charities, social enterprises and community groups of all shapes and sizes
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
A new research briefing published today and authored by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) examines the government’s policy response to volunteering in England, and its impact, during the covid-19 pandemic.
A sample compassionate and parental bereavement leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample dignity at work policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample adoption leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
Guidance on the law around involving volunteers with your organiation
A quick introduction to employment law on leave and time off
Using the Equality Act to understand your legal duties
A quick introduction to employment law on equity, diversity and inclusion
Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity
Find out about different types of concerns and ways they can be reported.