For organisations

Are you considering using volunteers?

Analyse your needs:

• Make sure that there exists a clear and urgent need to which volunteers can engage.

Choose suitable activities for volunteers:

• Assign one activity to each volunteer; make sure they are clear, assigned tasks; and oversee their completion. Regular, mutual feedback should be a component of cooperation.

Volunteer Coordinator:

• It is important to have an individual in the organisation to organise the work of volunteers.
• Ensure the communication with volunteers, monitor their work, and any difficulties which might arise.
• Announce all changes, see to it that volunteers are informed.
• Take charge of the basic recordkeeping connected to volunteer work.

Risk reduction – protective measures:

• The health of all volunteers taking part is a priority. Analyse risks and find means of protection.
• Think about the volunteers’ psychological well-being.
• Make sure you have current information on the situation’s development, changes in organisation or work methods.

Selecting volunteers:

• Don’t be afraid to refuse a volunteering candidate if you have any doubts of their preparedness, motivation, or health status.
• When working directly with clients, give priority to candidates with experience or certain qualifications.