Investing in Volunteers Presenter name and date etc

Objectives Introduce the IiV Standard Explain process and roles Discuss how the process will be managed Provide information on support available Agree a timetable for next steps

Indicator 1 There is an expressed commitment to the involvement of volunteers, and recognition throughout the organisation that volunteering is a two-way process which benefits volunteers and the organisation

Indicator 2 The organisation commits appropriate resources to working with all volunteers, such as money, management, staff time and materials

Indicator 3 The organisation is open to involving volunteers who reflect the diversity of the local community and actively seeks to do this in accordance with it’s stated aims.

Indicator 4 The organisation develops appropriate roles for volunteers in line with its aims and objectives, which are of value to the volunteers

Indicator 5 The organisation is committed to ensuring that, as far as possible, volunteers are protected from physical, financial and emotional harm arising from volunteering

Indicator 6 The organisation is committed to using fair, efficient and consistent recruitment procedures for all potential volunteers

Indicator 7 Clear procedures are put into action for introducing new volunteers to their role, the organisation, its work, policies, practices and relevant personnel

Indicator 8 The organisation takes account of the varying support and supervision needs of volunteers

Indicator 9 The whole organisation is aware of the need to give volunteers recognition

6 Step Process Step 1 Getting Started Step 2 Self Assessment Step 3 Development Step 4 Assessment Visit(s) Step 5 Local & National Quality Assurance (Unsuccessful – Return to Step 3 or Appeal) Step 6 Achievement of Award! * Recommend completion within 12 months * Not portfolio based assessment

Support and Guidance Investing in Volunteers website www.investinginvolunteers.org.uk Local Volunteer Centre or Volunteer Development Agency Website documents e.g. Impact Report and Case Studies. Best Practice Library (password protected pages)

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