Practical and step by step guidance to help you manage volunteers and the process of volunteering well
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 on how to deal with common scenarios when closing a charity
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Guidance and policies to consider when using volunteer drivers
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to set your organisation up to involve volunteers
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
Volunteering has been central to NCVO's work for many years, and we know how vital a good volunteering landscape to charities achieving their mission.
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
A quick introduction to employment law on the conditions of employment
A short summary of your general legal obligations to paid members of staff
Things to consider when staffing a collaborative project
A checklist of questions to help you decide whether to work collaboratively on a given project.
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn about what a board is and how it works
Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities
Find out about the Charity Commission's expectations for reporting incidents
Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering
Find out when to ask about criminal history and how to handle employing someone with a criminal record.