Working with volunteers
Websites and online resources
Volunteering England’s resources section is a good place to start, and their good practice bank is very useful
The recruiting and managing volunteers section of KnowHow NonProfit presents a range of easy to follow sections and a lot of useful links and multimedia resources
If you’re looking for volunteers and local advice on volunteering you can use this online tool to help you find your nearest volunteer centre
Publications
Clinks published a series of volunteering guides to support organisations in their day-to-day work with offenders. Targeted at those who involve volunteers, or provide mentoring and befriending services to offenders and ex-offenders, these guides are designed to support any organisation whether they are already established or just setting up.
Do-It’s blogs and articles are free and easy to read
Working with Volunteers by Cherry Bushell is an accessible and affordable quick guide
Essential Volunteer Management by Steve McCurley and Rick Lynch
Support and Brokerage Organisations
Association of Volunteer Managers
CSV offers volunteer brokerage and training
Vinspired offers an England-wide volunteering marketplace for young people aged 16-25
Do-It is a national database of volunteering opportunities from YouthNet
