Developing volunteering projects

The course is suitable for all those involved in leading on volunteering projects, including line managers, supervisors and team leaders who wish to develop good practice.

The Developing Volunteering Projects programme provides the opportunity for structured reflection for those who are responsible for leading on their volunteering project, where delegates can consider their own situation and explore how others have sought to address similar issues.

The programme has been awarded 'Development Programme' status by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), and candidates who complete are awarded a certificate plus one year's membership from the ILM.

Developing Volunteering Projects consists of a series of action learning workshops that allow delegates to consider a range of key issues and each workshop is tailored to the volunteering environment. Topics covered include:

  • Project development
  • Change management
  • Developing working relationships with partners
  • Aligning volunteer contribution (NB to include recruitment, retention, diversity and enhancing individual's contribution)
  • Sustainability and exit strategies

For whom it is suitable

All those involved in leading on the funded volunteering project, including line managers, supervisors and
team leaders, who wish to develop good practice.

Delivery methods

Action-learning discussions led by approved Attend Academy tutors, with supporting group and
individual exercises, with reference to best practice as appropriate.

Certificates

Certificates are awarded to delegates who complete 4 of the 5 workshops.

For applications please email academy@attend.org.uk