Involving Ex-Offenders in Volunteering

Ex-offenders represent a significant group, with almost a quarter of men and women having a criminal record, often for minor offences committed in their youth. Among this group are many people with the ability, experience and enthusiasm to be excellent volunteers.

To help organisations harness this potential, Volunteering England and Nacro have published a new guide on Involving Ex-offenders in Volunteering.

• Read the new guide on Involving Ex-offenders in Volunteering

Check out Volunteering England's other relevant resources

• Visit the Good Practice Bank: See our sections on 'Equal Opportunities and Diversity' and 'Protection of Vulnerable Clients'
• Read 'Volunteering for All? Exploring the link between volunteering and social exclusion', a report from the Institute for Volunteering Research which focused on ex-offenders and groups.

Let us know about your experiences of working with ex-offenders as volunteers. Please tell us your story or send us your policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders as an example of good practice for the Good Practice Bank.

• Email us at information@volunteeringengland.org
• Contact us by phone, post or fax