Involving young people as volunteers

Involving young people as volunteers

Thursday 15^th September 10.00-13.00@ BVSC

Suitable for:

Volunteer managers and anyone who recruits and/or supports volunteers

Volunteers under 18 have a lot to offer, but many organisations can worry about involving them. This course will help dispel fears and give attendees a good grounding in everything they need to know to tap into the enthusiasm and passion of young people.

The training will cover:

• Benefits and challenges of working with young volunteers
• Legal and policy issues
• Safeguarding/child protection
• Creating rewarding roles
• Recruiting young volunteers
• Managing, retaining and celebrating
• Monitoring & evaluation
• Resources and next steps

Delivery method:

This will be a participative session, with scope for questions and concerns to be raised and discussed.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the session, you will:

• Be clear on the legal and policy issues for Volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs)
• Be aware of good practice on safeguarding young volunteers including policies and DBS checks
• Understand some of the barriers that young people face and how VIOs can overcome them
• Have the information you need to decide whether including young volunteers is right for your organisation and adjustments you need to make

Cost: (for payments use reference VOL2)

BVSC Members  £10

Non-members     £25

The half day course does not include lunch however teas and coffees will be provided. 

How to pay 

Payment is accepted in a variety of ways. You can:

• BACS payments to: Sort Code 08-90-36 Account Number 65001099.
• Pay via cheque to:

BVSC,

Crayford Manor House,

Mayplace Road East,

Crayford,

DA1 4HB

Cheques should be made payable to Bexley Voluntary Service Council and should include details of the course you are booking.

• Pay via a cheque hand delivered to our office at the above address with details of the course you are booking.

We request that all payment is received 5 days prior to the course.  For a full refund please advise us 10 days prior to the course. If you are unable to attend you are able to identify a replacement delegate, please also advise us of any change in delegate.