Guidance on how to support, engage and manage your volunteers
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to recognise and address problems or issues with your volunteers
How to dismiss a volunteer with fairness when other ways to solve a problem haven’t worked
Find out how other organisations have developed ways to engage young people in their volunteer programmes.
Guidance on training, accrediting and thanking volunteers
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Make sure you offer the right volunteer training to help your volunteers do their roles
Acknowledge volunteers' training and experience through a certificate, accreditation or qualification
Many charities want to evaluate their impact but lack time or confidence. This blog shares how we support practical, sustainable approaches to self-evaluation.
NCVO announces the appointment of Kate Lee OBE as its new chief executive, joining at a crucial moment for the voluntary sector.
A statement from Kate Lee OBE, our chief executive, on the recent attacks in Manchester.
We know from speaking to our members about the increased need for sector support and solidarity in times of division and racial hatred.
Members came together for our 2025 AGM to reflect on the past year, hear from our leadership team, and welcome our new treasurer and chief executive.
A refreshed Charity Governance Code gives clearer guidance for charity boards on leadership, decision making and inclusion.
Our latest Governance in Focus report reveals that charity boards are improving how they govern but still have work to do on inclusion and culture.
Guidance on the law around involving volunteers with your organiation
Things to consider when paid staff want to volunteer for the organisation that employs them
Guidance on holding and protecting data on volunteers
Guidance on when a volunteer can demonstrate that they're working under a contract, and what that means
Examples of tribunal decisions where a volunteer be seen as an employee
What happens if a volunteer is found to be eligible for the minimum wage
How to make the most of volunteers while ensuring they don’t become workers or employees
Learn more about volunteering while receiving state benefits
Learn about the tax and national insurance implications for volunteers
Guidance on the health and safety measures you need to put in place when working with volunteers