For Charities
Please see below for a selection of resources for:
Finding Volunteers
In this section we have put together a range of resources which can help your organisation to find volunteers.
Volunteer Recruitment Sites
We have created a list of the top thirteen online platforms you can use to find volunteers.
Universities with Active Careers Channels
We have listed below some Universities which host paid and voluntary opportunities for their students and alumni on their recruitment platforms.
E-mail them using this template if you want access to post on their platform.
Recruitment Planning
Recruitment Resources
[TEMPLATE] Volunteer Outreach Planner: This planner will help you track what channels you’re doing outreach through to attract volunteers.
[TEMPLATE] Volunteer Recruitment Tracker: Make a copy of this Volunteer Recruitment Tracker to help you plan and track your recruitment! The tracker includes a roles tracker, screening sheets, interview question bank and more.
[TEMPLATE] Volunteer Application Form: For most effective work, use this in combination with the Volunteer Recruitment Tracker. Please don’t edit this copy! You can make a copy of this form for your own organisation.
Onboarding Volunteers
You can use these resources to engage consistently with volunteers and drive engagement.
The Volunteer Welcome Pack includes guidance for volunteers on what to consider before accepting a placement, how to arrange their travels, useful resources and training when preparing for voluntary work in the humanitarian sector.