There is an expressed commitment to the involvement of volunteers, and recoginition throughout the organisation that volunteering is a two-way process, which benefits volunteers and the organisation.
The organisation commits appropriate resources to working with volunteers, such as money, management, staff time and materials.
The organisation is open to involving volunteers who reflect the diversity of the local community, in accordance with the organisation’s stated aims, and operates procedures.
The organisation develops appropriate roles for volunteers in line with its aims and objectives, and which are of value to the volunteers and create an environment where they can develop.
The organisation is committed to ensuring that, as far as possible, volunteers are protected from physical, financial and emotional harm arising from volunteering.
The organisation is committed to using fair, efficient and consistent recruitment procedures for all potential volunteers.
The organisation takes a considered approach to taking up references and official checks which is consistent and equitable for all volunteers, bearing in mind the nature of the work.
Clear procedures are put into action for introducing new volunteers to the organisation, its work, policies, practices and relevant personnel.
Everybody in the organisation is aware of the need to give volunteers recognition.
The organisation takes account of the varying support needs of volunteers.
Quality Standards |
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Investing in Volunteers |
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PQASSO |
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ASDAN CCV - Level 2 |
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Investors in People |
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Reach |
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Clubmark |
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CommunityMark |
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APS - Mentoring and Befriending |
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Matrix |
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Safeguarding & Protecting Children in Sport |
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Standards for Better Health |
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Quest |
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