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(EE) Media Consent Template
It’s ideal for you to have pictures of your volunteers doing the things that your organisations does. It is important to gain written consent before taking pictures and using them for things like social media posts, newsletters and brochures. This Easy English version is perfect for people with a learning disability, low literacy levels or trouble understanding English.
Simply customise this template for your organisation by changing the red text.
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Media Consent Template
It’s ideal for you to have pictures of your volunteers doing the things that your organisations does. It is important to gain written consent before taking pictures and using them for things like social media posts, newsletters and brochures. Simply customise this template for your organisation by changing the red text.
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Volunteer Reward & Recognition
Volunteer reward and recognition is not just a “nice thing to do” – in a sector where there is increasing competition for volunteer labour, it is in the best interests of organisations that rely on volunteers to also invest in them and show their volunteers they are appreciated. Volunteering is excellent value for money, but it is not free. Ideas to reward volunteers, ranging from no cost to high cost.
Author : Volunteering Queensland
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Volunteer interview questions for better matching
Thorough screening and proper placement of volunteers starts with asking the right volunteer interview questions. Although we often think about screening volunteers as a way to mitigate potential risk, it also provides a unique opportunity to better understand the motivations of the volunteer applicant. The link also has hints and tips around screening and retention.
Author: Volunteer Pro
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Interview Questions
Some examples of questions that you may like to ask prospective volunteers in your sporting club, depending on the role and level of responsibility.
Author: Community Cricket
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Interviewing Tips for Assessing Volunteers in High-Risk Positions
This Tip Sheet has been written by volunteer management specialists who work with vulnerable children and youth. The specialists have decades of experience creating the conditions for successful interviews, always with the intention of creating welcoming spaces to have personal and deep conversations that are equitable and fair, but also robust and curious.
Author : Victoria Foundation – British Columbia – Canada
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Guide to interviewing volunteers
A more formal approach. Some steps to keep in mind.
Author: Volunteer Ireland
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Writing a Code of Conduct
Codes of Conduct are not a legal requirement, but they are a good tool for setting expectations of behaviour. Having a Code of Conduct provides an overarching, high-level approach for what your organisation expects of its staff, service users, clients, contractors and third parties, including volunteers.
Author: Volunteering Australia
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ACWA Code of Ethics
The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) Code of Ethics sets the foundation for exemplary community work practice and is the benchmark for all practitioners.
Author: Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
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Volunteer Managers Tool Kit – 2020
Managing volunteers can be different to managing employees for several reasons. If you are stepping into a volunteer management role for the first time this toolkit aims to give you some hints and tips for establishing best practice at your organisation, as well as some handy downloadable tools
Author : Volunteering Victoria
