Developing more community led volunteering:

a Big Society challenge

Chris PenberthyRed Foundation

What is volunteer led volunteering &

what makes it different?

Parallel Structures

Why focus on volunteer led volunteering?

To ensure Volunteer Centres are supporting all forms of volunteering

To recognise the volume and importance of grassroots voluntary & community activity at a time of reduced government spending

To increase the number and diversity of groups supported by Volunteer Centres

How might your services be adapted to suit

volunteer led groups?

Suggestions for a more tailored approach:

Create

relationships not

processesRemove barriers

Prioritise their needs

Establish your roleTailor your support

Check progress

Common themes:

• Volunteer Recruitment• Communication (internal and external)• Volunteer support and retention• Technical help (e.g. Health and safety, liability, data

protection, safeguarding, legal status of volunteers)

What can we do better?

What are our next steps?

Supporting materials:

Hints and tips for

volunteer led

organisations

A guidance note

for Volunteer

CentresA case study from Volunteer Centres Devon

Questions...