Midlands Learn and Share event 25th February 2015

Top tips for volunteer recruitment & selection

Be clear about what youre trying to achieve
Good role descriptions (generic and specific)
Targeted volunteer recruitment e.g. colleges
Use social media to raise awareness of opportunities
Identify volunteers skills and interests

Give clear information on setting and role (activity and expectations)

Make clear expectations in relation to time and standards
Good introductions set the scene well for volunteers
Taster session as part of recruitment. To help give volunteers a flavour of the
care home setting and their role
Standard recruitment process
Inform volunteer length of recruitment process

Being clear with care home staff about what they are taking on
Prepare all care home staff for volunteers to dispel any myths
Training for care home staff in volunteer management
Look after volunteers e.g. saying thank you, invited to events, opportunities to share
good practice & share ideas sharing expertise networks
Managing exit from setting