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Presentation given during the Modernising Volunteering Conferences in January and February 2011 as part of the work of the Modernising Volunteering National Support ServiceAccompanying information can be found on www.i-volunteer.org.uk
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Developing more community led volunteering:
a Big Society challenge
Chris PenberthyRed Foundation
What is volunteer led volunteering &
what makes it different?
Parallel Structures
Why focus on volunteer led volunteering?
To ensure Volunteer Centres are supporting all forms of volunteering
To recognise the volume and importance of grassroots voluntary & community activity at a time of reduced government spending
To increase the number and diversity of groups supported by Volunteer Centres
How might your services be adapted to suit
volunteer led groups?
Suggestions for a more tailored approach:
Create
relationships not
processesRemove barriers
Prioritise their needs
Establish your roleTailor your support
Check progress
Common themes:
• Volunteer Recruitment• Communication (internal and external)• Volunteer support and retention• Technical help (e.g. Health and safety, liability, data
protection, safeguarding, legal status of volunteers)
What can we do better?
What are our next steps?
Supporting materials:
Hints and tips for
volunteer led
organisations
A guidance note
for Volunteer
CentresA case study from Volunteer Centres Devon
Questions...