A good practice guide to working with young people as volunteers (2008)

This 2008 publication is the only one of its kind in Scotland providing a contemporary overview of legal, ethical and good practice issues in involving young people as volunteers. This resource is useful to:

• Volunteer involving organisations
• Social science students
• Community and youth workers
• Voluntary, community and statutory agencies

The 32-page guide includes five steps to success, from

(1) planning for volunteers: proper management and support, the role of volunteers, and required resources;
(2) broadening the range of opportunities: attracting a social mix, long and short term benefits, and required resources;
(3) recruitment, screening and selection: criteria, legal checks, interviewing, activities, references and interview process;
(4) training and supervision: induction, in house training, people management, trial periods, and Volunteer Center training; and
(5) evaluation: satisfaction and impact, continuous assessment, feedback, and learning tools.

The publication can be purchased along with our DVD - Something Out, Something In for £15. To order your copies please contact Carol on 01241 875525 or email carol@volunteerangus.org.uk