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Workshop Series 2: An Introduction to Volunteering

An informal half day Workshop to deliver to potential volunteers which is suitable for
- A single organisation or a group of organisations wishing to inform and inspire potential volunteers.
- An umbrella body wanting to promote the various volunteer opportunities it manages for other organisations; and to increase volunteer recruitment
Author

Kay Curtis

Resources

Handouts, Activity Sheets & Case Studies

Experience Level Needed

Beginner

Access

Download and Online Access

Duration

5 Hours

Price

£
50

What's included?

  • Session Timetable
  • Timed Activities
  • Trainer notes
  • Training material in PPT files 
  • Pre Course questionnaire
  • Training Evaluation form
  • Session extension ideas
  • Activity sheets
  • Case Studies
  • Achievement cards and certificates

Overview

An informal half day Workshop to deliver to potential volunteers covering the following topics

The objectives of the workshop are to:
- Explore and define the concept of a volunteer.
- Understand the motivations behind volunteering.
- Identify the various roles and opportunities available to volunteers.
- Explain why organizations involve volunteers.
- Discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of volunteering.
- Determine the skills necessary for volunteering.
- Align personal interests with suitable volunteer roles.
- Inform participants on how to initiate their volunteer journey

Objective

The Workshop will cover:

- What a volunteer is and why people volunteer
- What volunteers do and why organisations use them
- The benefits of volunteer involvement – what they can gain
- What skills do volunteers need
- What stops people from volunteering
- What a volunteer can expect
Identifying their ideal volunteer role
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