Chapter 3 (pg 19-25) gives a fundamental overview of managing volunteers in the voluntary sector. The chapter discusses the the career routes of said individuals; exploring good practice, retention and capacity.
Ideas submitted by readers of the 'Energise, Inc' website.
Many 'real-life' ideas for recognising volunteers, submitted by volunteer programme managers
This briefing takes a look at how to retain the support of volunteers in the cultural sector and ways to strengthen your relationship with them.
WCVA guidance sheet summarising creative ways of recognising volunteers' contribution. Includes publicising work, involving volunteers, & ways of saying 'thank you'
Worksheet with ideas to ensure that volunteers remain a positive advertisement for the work of the organisation, with a particular focus of ways of thanking volunteers.
Steps you can take to make volunteering with your organisation a valuable enough experience to stick around.
Identifies the different types of volunteer recognition and discusses informal and formal forms. Highlights important things to consider.
This article lists 9 tips to help your organization recognize the work of your volunteers.
An information sheet for managers of volunteers and not for profit organisations about the importance of recognition and the many ways in which you can appropriately recognise your volunteers.
Guidance sheet that gives tips on volunteer recognition and lists some ways that organisations may give recognition to their volunteers.
Article that highlights a variety of ways to motivate volunteers. Includes training, task design and recognition methods.
Discusses range of initiatives to motivate volunteers. Key issues covered are documenting interaction, providing feedback & a variety of rewards.
