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Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer Handbook. Why would volunteers need a Handbook?. Reference guide - backing up info given to volunteers as part of their induction’. What is a Handbook?

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Volunteer Handbook

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  1. Volunteer Handbook

  2. Why would volunteers need a Handbook? Reference guide - backing up info given to volunteers as part of their induction’. What is a Handbook? Type of reference work, or collection of instructions, intended to provide reference (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).

  3. Contents • Welcome and introduction • (5) Parkinson’s disease • (7) The Parkinson’s Disease Society Parkinson’s Disease Society. Your Guide to Volunteering with the Parkinson’s Disease Society. Volunteer handbook (online).

  4. Contents (continued) • (9) Volunteer opportunities • - Local branches and support groups • - Fundraising • - Telephone befriending • - Campaigning • - Research • - Board of Trustees • (20 ) Getting involved and volunteer support Parkinson’s Disease Society. Your Guide to Volunteering with the Parkinson’s Disease Society. Volunteer handbook (online).

  5. Contents (continued) • (21) Policies and procedures • - Confidentiality • - Data protection • - Dealing with concerns and problems • - Equal opportunities and diversity • - Expenses • - Health and safety • - Insurance Parkinson’s Disease Society. Your Guide to Volunteering with the Parkinson’s Disease Society. Volunteer handbook (online).

  6. Contents (continued) • (24) Frequently asked questions • (26) Contacts - Volunteer opportunity contacts Parkinson’s Disease Society. Your Guide to Volunteering with the Parkinson’s Disease Society. Volunteer handbook (online).

  7. What info might be useful? - Helpful Info - as part of a volunteers day to day volunteering for the organisation - How to go about claiming expenses? - Which forms to fill out? - Which finance person? - What the procedure for booking tools out is? ....

  8. What info might be useful? (continued) • Handbook - a good place to collect any full policies & procedures that you think volunteers should be in possession of. - a more informal guide to life as a volunteer in your organisation.

  9. What info might be useful? (Continued) (a) tea making facilities, (b) practical advice on health and safety, (c) information on the role of the Volunteer Co-ordinator (d) how volunteers will be supervised.

  10. Frequently asked questions • Will I get support and training? • How much time do I need in order to volunteer? • Do I get my expenses paid while I volunteer? • Can I claim benefits while volunteering? • Can I leave if I don’t like it? Include: If any of your questions have not been answered here, please get in touch with your named contact for further information http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/pdf/Volunteer_handbook.pdf

  11. What should I consider when producing a Handbook? • Language – clear & readable. • Graphics / cartoons to break up text & make more user friendly.

  12. Summary • Reference guide. • More informal guide to life as a volunteer. • Helpful - as part of day to day volunteering. • Collect any full policies & procedures.

  13. Summary • Handbooks are solely for the volunteers. • Discuss with current volunteers what info they would like to have to hand. • Induction - good place to look for likely content. • Clear & readable. • Use graphics & cartoons.

  14. References • Parkinson’s Disease Society. Your Guide to Volunteering with the Parkinson’s Disease Society. Volunteer handbook. http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/pdf/Volunteer_handbook.pdf • Volunteering England. Handbooks Or Policies? http://www.volunteering.org.uk/011

  15. References • Volunteering England. What Paperwork Do I Need? http://www.volunteering.org.uk/resources/goodpracticebank • Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handbook

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