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
When to take checks and other recruitment steps that help keep people safe
How to create role descriptions and advertise for volunteers
What happens if a volunteer is found to be eligible for the minimum wage
Guidance around safeguarding vulnerable clients and volunteers
Find out about national schemes to provide charities and other organisations with digital volunteer support
Guidance to help you support staff and volunteers through change
Identify the safeguarding risks of a new staff or volunteer role before deciding which DBS check may be appropriate.
How to make the most of volunteers while ensuring they don’t become workers or employees
Help your organisation's staff and volunteers to engage with digital change
Find out about the responsibilities of a volunteer manager and how to plan a safeguarding policy