Following the success of last year’s event, Forum Training is delighted to announce details of the second annual Managing Volunteers in Charities Conference.
This one-day conference will enable you to stay up-to-date with best practice in volunteer management. 150 charities were surveyed to find out what your biggest volunteer management challenges are in order to put together an agenda that addresses these key issues.
Programme
9.30am Registration, refreshments and networking
9.55am Chairperson’s introduction
10.00am Recruiting and retaining volunteers
- How to use social media to attract volunteers
- Running recruitment events
- Targeted recruitment
- Converting enquirers
- Top tips for retaining your best volunteers
11.00am Refreshments and networking
11.30am Successful induction and training programmes
- Putting together robust induction plans
- The benefits of worthwhile, valuable training for volunteers
- Training as a tool for volunteer retention
- Coaching and mentoring from other members of your team
12.30pm Lunch and networking
1.30pm HR and employment law issues
- Understanding the rights of your volunteers
- Managing difficult volunteers
- Your obligations and legal requirements
2.30pm Refreshments and networking
2.45pm Safer recruitment and your volunteer team
- Disclosure and barring Service
- Safe recruitment practices
- Providing safeguarding training for trustees, staff and volunteers
3.45pm End of conference
Who should attend?
- Volunteer Managers
- Charity Managers
- HR Managers
- All senior members of staff
Cost
Early booking price £221.99 (ends 24th February)
Normal price £245.99
How to book
Go to the Forum training website for full booking details and to download the booking form