Supporting our partners
We know that building and maintaining a successful volunteer programme can be complex and challenging. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our partners with a range of resources to help create and deliver inclusive, diverse and successful volunteer programmes.
Practical tools and advice
Harnessing your potential
We provide tools, videos and guides which offer practical advice and support at every stage. Whether you want to start a new programme, diversify your volunteer recruitment, enhance their training and support, or find new ways to recognise and celebrate their contributions, our resources are here to help.
Our carefully curated resources feature best practice advice from volunteering communities across the country. We know the incredible impact that volunteers can have on organisations and communities, and we’ll help you harness that potential to achieve your goals and make a positive difference.
Protecting your volunteers and your organisation
Volunteer Policies
Developing a volunteer policy
How to develop a volunteer policy for your organisation from Volunteer Edinburgh
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Health and safety of volunteers
What to consider to ensure your volunteers are safe when carrying out their role from NCVO
Visit linkSample health and safety policy
A sample document for Health and Safety Policy from Volunteer Edinburgh
Visit linkVolunteer risk management
Information on managing risk and keeping volunteers safe from Volunteer Edinburgh
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Sample Health and Safety Policy
A sample Health and Safety Policy from Volunteer Edinburgh
Visit linkSample Volunteer Risk Assesment
Template to use when writing a risk assessment for volunteers from Volunteer Edinburgh
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Social media and recrutiment
How to utilise social media to recruit volunteers from Volunteer Edinburgh
Visit linkRecruit volunteers with skills
Information on recruiting volunteers with existing skills from Reach Volunteering
Visit linkVolunteer application form
Sample application form for volunteers from Volunteer Edinburgh
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Volunteer Role description
A template to use when writing a volunteer role description from Volunteer Edinburgh
Visit linkSelecting and Screening Volunteers
How to select a volunteer for your organisation from Volunteer Edinburgh
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Appointing volunteers
Find out everything you need to know about appointing a volunteer from NCVO
Visit linkVolunteer Induction Checkilst
A sample checklist to help when creating your own from Volunteer Edinburgh
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Supporting Volunteers
Helpful information on how to support volunteers and deal with any issues from NCVO
Visit linkSupporting Volunteers
Extra Support Needs
Information on how best to support volunteers with additional needs from Volunteer Edinburgh
Visit linkGuide to Wellness Action plans
Information on wellness action plans to support volunteer wellbeing from Mind
Visit linkSample Wellness Action Plan
A template to use when support volunteers to create a wellness action plan from Volunteer Edinburgh
Visit linkVolunteer Expenses and Finances
Volunteer Expenses
Information on best practice regarding volunteer expenses from Volunteer Edinburgh
Visit linkVolunteering and claiming benefits
Government guidance on volunteering whilst claiming benefits
Visit linkOverseas Volunteers
Training
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: ADHD Aware
A research and case study presentation on how to offer support
Visit linkIntroduction to Psychosis
An early intervention in psychosis service for Good Space partners
Visit linkMental Health Awareness and Supporting Volunteers
A training course presentation from Heads On
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