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A starting point for engaging young volunteers in the NHS

VolunteerWiki article on engaging with Young Volunteers can be read here: Engaging Young Volunteers (PDF) Recognising that young people are not just the citizens of tomorrow, but also the citizens of today, this document seeks to share practice in involving young volunteers in health-related volunteering roles. The document has been produced by the National Group for …

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Key Principles in Involving Volunteers

Guidelines for organisations Volunteers should be recruited to enhance a service not to replace paid staff. Before recruiting, be clear why a volunteer is wanted or needed Organisations should provide clear written task outlines for their volunteers which are skills based – meaningful tasks with opportunities for personal development Provide the volunteer with an induction …

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The Top 10 Reasons Why Volunteers Leave Unexpectedly

Reason no. 10 The reality of their experience was not what they expected when they signed on. Reason no. 9 Employees treated them as an interruption, not as welcome (and anticipated) help. Reason no. 8 Veteran long-term volunteers wouldn’t let them into their “insider” group. Reason no. 7 They did not see the connection between …

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