There are many websites that offer helpful guides, templates, and resources to help you on your volunteering journey.
There are also free online courses available through the The Open University’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership.
Are you volunteer ready?
If you are a new organisation or an organisation who has never worked with volunteers have a look at our Are You Volunteer Ready? Check List and Volunteer Ready Action Plan
For editable copies of these documents or to enquire about an Are You Ready For Volunteers? session for your organisation, please contact volunteering@tsdg.org.uk.
Recruiting volunteers
There are lots of things to think about before you start your recruitment campaign. As a starting point, see our 7 Steps to Volunteer Recruitment below and take a look at this guide for a Volunteer Role Description and Volunteer Role Specification.
Seven steps to volunteer recruitment
If a volunteer has a good introduction to volunteering, they are more likely to stay with your organisation for a longer period. See below for an Induction in Four Steps guide and you can also look at our Volunteer Induction Check List.
Induction in Four Steps
For more information on volunteering, email volunteering@tsdg.org.uk