Engaging Fundraising Volunteers

How can we work better to attract, recruit and retain fundraising volunteers? We were interested in learning more about the factors that encourage people to volunteer as fundraisers, as well as the ways that organisations can work better to attract, recruit and retain fundraising volunteers. About the Research Our main research questions were: Who volunteers […]

28 September – Mental Health & Wellbeing Tools for Volunteer Involving Organisations

Mental Health and Wellbeing Tools

Explore and challenge perceptions of mental health and learn how to improve and sustain wellbeing in your organisation. Join us on Wednesday 28th September for this interactive and practical online workshop delivered by Mental Health Ireland. The aim of the session is to support Volunteer Involving Organisations to: Understand and explore the knowledge necessary to […]

Dealing with Challenging Situations

Challenging Situations

Undoubtedly, the hardest part of volunteer management can be dealing with challenging situations that arise with volunteers. It is human nature to want to put it off in the hope that it will sort itself out! Addressing difficulties as early as possible will help to avoid an escalation that will demand more of your valuable […]

Getting to Grips with GDPR

Getting to Grips with GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) significantly increases the obligations and responsibilities for organisations in how they collect, use and protect personal data. At the centre of the new law is the requirement for organisations to be fully transparent about how they are using and safeguarding personal data, and to be able to demonstrate accountability for […]

Managing Volunteer Applications

Track Applications The number one complaint we receive from potential volunteers is that they never heard back from the organisation about their application! With this in mind, it is essential to have a system in place to help manage applications and keep on top of the recruitment process. Whether it’s paper based, an Excel workbook […]

Striving for Excellence in Volunteer Management

Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better Pat Riley, NBA Coach What does excellence look like and how will you know if you’re there yet? Don’t worry, your volunteers will let you know! Volunteers who feel valued and an integral part of your organisation will be more actively engaged and committed, […]