rgu:union - Investing in Volunteers

Investing in Volunteers

rgu:union Volunteering was set up in line with the Investing in Volunteers Best Practice Standards. It is hoped that all volunteers involved in rgu:union Volunteering will have an understanding of IiV.

Reasons for rgu:union Volunteering getting involved

To improve the effectiveness of their work with volunteers in a structured way (and hence maintain or improve the service to their users.
To compare their volunteer practices against a recognised standard.
To increase support from people within the organisation for the volunteer programme.
To encourage more people to volunteer - people will feel more encouraged to volunteer for an organisation that strives towards managing volunteers well.
To sustain their existing volunteer's motivation and enhance their experience of volunteering.
To enhance their organisation's reputation in the local community.
To reassure funders that the organisation is professional and that their money is being well spent.
To draw to the attention of the organisation's decision makers the need for more effective volunteer management.
To minimise any potential risks arising from the involvement of volunteers - either to volunteers themselves, and/or to the organisation and its users/supporters.
To achieve the Investing in Volunteers Standard which allows an organisation to publicly demonstrate its commitment to volunteering.

To find out more information, visit: www.investinginvolunteers.org.uk

we have a range of case studies from organisations that have completed IiV: http://iiv.investinginvolunteers.org.uk/newsviews/casestudies/

Or you can have a look at the Achievers Club list and contact relevant organisations to discuss their experience: http://iiv.investinginvolunteers.org.uk/newsviews/Achievers+Club.htm

Who to Contact?
The Volunteering Co-ordinator is based on the top floor in the Student Association building at 60 Schoolhill. You can pop in or ring on 01224 262265.