Despite the constant interest in new and better techniques to recruit volunteers, the true challenge in the volunteer field is first having meaningful activities for volunteers to do. Without preparation, you run the risk of attracting people who do not really meet your needs and therefore are the wrong volunteers for you. And having the wrong volunteers may be worse than having no volunteers at all.
Included in the course:
- Volunteer recruitment strategies
- Developing volunteer roles
- Volunteer motivations
- Recruitment methods
- Effective recruitment messages
- Volunteer application processes
- Onboarding processes
Who should attend?
Anyone who has, or is expecting to have, responsibility for recruiting or managing volunteers in their organisation. Your organisation should be providing a service in Fife.
In order to offer places to as many organisations as possible, we are only able to offer two places on each date to members of the same organisation. If your organisation would like to send more than 2 people, please get in touch with us to discuss options.
Additional Information
- Notes from the session will be forwarded to all participants who complete a post-training evaluation form that will be e-mailed to you
What previous attendees have said about the course
- “I found the sessions really helpful - the tone and level of content was perfect for me and our organisation, there was lots of information I can see myself using/implementing straight away”
- "There was a good mix of information and slides, with group activities to break up the day and ensure everyone was engaged"
- "Good length, friendly and confident trainers, and a comfortable atmosphere"
- "It was great to meet other volunteer managers from different sectors or areas of work"
- "Well organised and the trainer was helpful, patient and friendly"
- “Information provided was supplemented with examples of best practice, which makes things a lot easier to relate to/implement"
