Training

Developed through surveys, focus groups and co-production with volunteers, the Toolkit explores every stage of the volunteer journey, from advertising roles and recruitment through to onboarding, ongoing support and leaving volunteering. It provides practical checklists, self-assessment tools and simple actions that organisations can use to review and improve their volunteering practices.

Although the toolkit was informed by the experiences of neurodivergent people, autistic people, care-experienced individuals and those with lived experience of mental health challenges, the principles and recommendations benefit all volunteers. Rather than creating separate processes for different groups, the toolkit promotes inclusive practices that make volunteering more accessible, supportive and welcoming for everyone.

During the webinar we will:

• Share the key findings from our volunteer research.
• Introduce the Supporting Volunteers Toolkit.
• Explore practical ways to improve accessibility across the volunteer journey.
• Explain how to access our free toolkit and accompanying bite-sized e-learning resources.

This session is ideal for:

• Volunteer coordinators
• Charity and community organisation leaders
• Trustees and non-executive directors
• Volunteer managers
• Anyone responsible for recruiting, supporting or coordinating volunteers

Whether you have a large volunteer workforce or just a handful of volunteers, you’ll leave with practical ideas and free resources to help create a more inclusive volunteering experience.

This project has been funded by the Get Involved Innovation Fund.