Charter Chatter August 2010
Induction
Volunteers are introduced to the work and ethos of the organisation
Welcome to the third edition of Charter Chatter
As you know the Charter focuses on 10 points of good volunteer management. We’re focusing on a section a month, this months is Induction, you can still see the previous two on Equality and Diversity and Expenses online. Charter Chatter is to give you a quick tip, information of resources available from our website as well as ask for your support and expertise through our resources wish list. If you'd like to further discuss this months topic with your peers, visit Association of Volunteer Managers a voice, a network and a resource for Volunteer Managers.
Quick Tip of the month
Have you thought about using a video as part of your induction, maybe with a welcome from key senior staff, or even service users to talk about what a difference the organisation and it's volunteers have made to their lives.
You can use using Microsoft Movie Maker, or Quicktime, to edit your own video and Piers Cardiff (Volunteering Bristol) recommends the flip camera
Check out these examples
Welcome to the new online AWN Volunteers- Thanks to Jayne Cravens, Aid Workers Network
Our Volunteers Precious Time- British Heart Foundation
Resources of the month
Volunteer Centre Lewisham, Induction and Training for Volunteers
RSPB Induction, making it great
Visit expertsinvolunteering.org.uk to see other resources on this topic.
Training Available
For updated training on this and other areas please check
www.expertsinvolunteering.org.uk as well as the newly launched VE Volunteer Management Portal
Resources wish list
* Examples of Volunteer Handbooks
As an organisation, there will be many things you’re already doing well. Why not share them with others via expertsinvolunteering.org.uk please email jennifer@glv.org.uk
If you'd like to continue this Charter Chatter please go to Association of Volunteer Managers with the focus on How do you introduce Volunteers to the work and ethos of your organisation? Or perhaps you have other issues linked to volunteer Inductions? Why not get an online discussion going and get support from other volunteer managers.