Volunteering is an important issue for public sector organisations – whether you are central or local government, a health trust, local school or the fire service. Many public sector bodies enjoy valuable assistance from volunteers, including employee volunteers. At the same time, many public sector employers are realising the benefits of developing their own employer supported volunteering schemes and encouraging their staff to participate.
Getting started ….
A good starting place is our Complete Beginner’s Guide for public sector employers wishing to start an employer supported volunteering scheme. This document provides a helpful overview on key aspects of getting your programme started from writing a strategy and developing a policy through to publicising your activity and the types of volunteering opportunities you could promote.
