1. Alison Clyde Braveheart Manager
Making the most of working with volunteers – How does it work in practice?
Alison Clyde
Braveheart Manager

2. Braveheart – what do we do?
Mission statement:
“Braveheart train and recruit volunteers to support adults with or at risk of developing heart disease by encouraging them to achieve a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.”

3. Braveheart programmes
Health mentor programmes
Walking programmes (Walk with Braveheart & Wee County Walkers)
Phase IV Cardiac Rehab Exercise Group (Heart 2 Heart)
Fundraising events & activities
Community Garden

4. Volunteer Roles Walk Leader Health Mentor Fundraiser Graphic designer
Gardeners

5. Our volunteers – 100+

6. Recruitment and support
Initial training of:
Walk leaders training, first aid, cardiac resuscitation and Braveheart induction
Support via:
6 monthly review
Support meetings
Annual one to one
Daily contact when required

8. Listening to volunteers
Walking Steering group
Volunteer Walk Leaders
Walking Development Officer
Trustee
Braveheart Manager

9. Recognition Thank you – volunteer week Xmas party Awards
Volunteer team of the year
Volunteer of the year (P4A)
Outstanding achievement in health and well-being (sponsored by NHS FV)

10. Policies and procedures
Volunteer role
Volunteer agreement
Volunteer expenses policy

11. Policies Volunteer policy Volunteer on secure handling
Policy on protecting vulnerable people
Equal Opportunities Policy

13. Benefits of supporting volunteers

14. Future Plans
Induction training
Investing in Volunteers workshop