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Volunteer Recruitment: Writing Effective Role Descriptions

Improve the effectiveness of your volunteer recruitment by writing better volunteer role descriptions.

Who the course is for
This course is designed for anyone who needs to create a volunteer role description. It is suitable for trustees, managers or volunteer co-ordinators in organisations who involve volunteers.
Whether you are recruiting volunteers for the first time or looking to improve the effectiveness of your recruitment – this course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to feel confident in drawing up volunteer role descriptions.
There will be a step by step approach and practical individual and group exercises leading you towards developing your own volunteer role description.

What previous delegates have said:
"Very informative yet simple course delivered by a great trainer."

Course Date: 07/11/2019
Start Time: 10.00
End Time:13.00
Venue: Stoneyhall Community Centre , Wornham Avenue, Stevenage, SG1 3UG

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Course Content:

This is a three hour course that will cover:
  • Your starting point; what do you want volunteers to do; Creating a rewarding role

  • What are volunteer role descriptions and why we need them

  • Things to consider when planning volunteer roles

  • What to include in your volunteer role description

  • Using and applying the role description



Learning Outcomes:

  • Know why we need role descriptions for volunteers

  • Be able to identify the key components of a volunteer role description

  • Understand how to create your own volunteer role descriptions

  • Know how the volunteer role description fits in with your organisations overall volunteer programme



About the Trainer:

Kat Shepherdson has led #TeamHerts Volunteering since it started, supporting organisations with volunteer management and recruitment. Her experience as a volunteer and volunteer manager gives her a well-rounded view on the topic.

Cost:
£25 VCS organisations
£70 Private/statutory

Booking Contact:
enquiries@teamherts.org
01462 689409
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