As part of our Road Ahead series, we explore the issues affecting the people at the heart of our organisations
What you need to know about the Big Help Out: a campaign to get more people volunteering
NCVO’s senior policy and influencing advisor Catherine Goodall shares recent updates and upcoming dates for your diary
Susannah Hodge, training and regional support manager at the Third Age Trust, shares learning and reflections from NCVO's age inclusive volunteering project
NCVO’s new volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary
New data reveals how much volunteering has transformed over recent years
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
How to run volunteer recruitment and where to find the volunteers you need
Important things to consider when creating a new volunteer role
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Make sure your application and interview processes are accessible and fair
Carry out the appropriate checks and let volunteers know if they've been successful
How volunteering affects volunteers who claim benefits and how you can support them
The rules about volunteers from overseas, including who can and can’t volunteer and what the restrictions are
How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience