Volunteer Program Policies and Procedures

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  The Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement

  Organizations can use this Audit Tool to analyze their volunteer program and to identify and prioritize areas for development. In its most formal application, the Audit Tool can be used as part of a process within an organization to formally adopt the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.

  Volunteer Canada
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  Handy guide to developing volunteer program policies

  For a comprehensive look at all the policies you should consider for managing a volunteer program see "Get it right from the start" from Volunteer England

  Volunteer England
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  Find, join and use your local volunteer centre

  Volunteer BC serves the network of volunteer centres across British Columbia. Their web site provides good resources about volunteer management, governance, research and statistics, risk management, media relations, public relations, technology, revenue development, training, government relations and celebration wares. They facilitate effective relationships among organizations and individuals committed to effective voluntary action and support new and existing volunteer centres.

  Volunteer B.C.
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  Volunteer Program Standards

  This resource details standards of practice for volunteeer programs as recommended by the Administrators of Volunteer Resources of B.C.

  Administrators of Volunteer Resources of BC
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  Managing Risk With Volunteers

  Mark Blumberg, a lawyer for the very valuable Charity Law Information Program (CLIP) has provided a full checklist of what to do to minimize risk in the use of volunteers.

  Charity Law Information Program
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  Advice on volunteer mangement from the top U.S. guru

  This is a complete and up-to-date resource on volunteer management created by the eminent American guru in this field, Susan Ellis. The site contains a great deal of free info, trenchant commentary and wise advice on all aspects of volunteering. Also a "Collective Wisdom" section containing very practical info from practitioners on topics like volunteer recognition, recruitment, managing diversity, etc.

  Energize Inc
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  Tips on volunteer management from other volunteer managers

  This is a relatively new resource for managers of volunteer programs. It offers help and advice on all aspects of volunteering submitted by other volunteer managers.

  Our Shared Resources