Volunteer Liaison Training

Introduction to VolunteeringWhat is volunteering?

Definition of formal volunteeringFormal volunteering is an activity which takes place through not for profit organisations or projects and is undertaken:• to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer; • of the volunteer’s own free will and without coercion; • for no financial payment; and • in designated volunteer positions only. Volunteering Australia.

Benefits of volunteers in our schools

Overview of the VLO Role

Volunteer ManagementRecruitmentApplication, Criminal Check and

ScreeningTraining- RAN TrainingPlacementProgram ManagementOngoing Training and SupportRecognition and AppreciationQuality Control

Role of the VLO•It is not a soft option

Recruitment/ Application Processes• Recruiting • Interviewing• Criminal Check• Reference Check

Training• Responding to Abuse and Neglect• Induction session for volunteers• Volunteering SA training • Northern/ Southern Volunteering

Break • PEP TALK VIDEO

Role of the VLO• Identify a designated space.

Role of the VLO Coordinate Student

Referral Process

Role of the VLO Assist with the matching process in consultation with relevant staff

Discuss.

Role of the VLOCoordinate contact and induction for volunteers

MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME

Communication

Role of the VLOMaintain accurate

records

Role of the VLOMonitoring

Manage Risk

Ongoing Support and Training

Role of the VLOProvide Feedback

Celebrate the relationships Thank them

Role of the VLOClosure or transition of the student and volunteer relationship to another site.

Troubleshooting

Conclusion

• Review• Where to now?• Final Questions•Reflection

“Mentoring is a gift the young person will spend

the rest of their life unwrapping”

Andrew Fuller