How do you make the most of the volunteers who give their time to your organisation? Engaging people, giving them a great experience and balancing the needs of your organisation is an essential skill. These are the key strategic issues covered in this comprehensive guide for recruiting, selecting, involving and rewarding volunteers effectively.Ensure you get it right by gaining from the knowledge and experience gathered in this single volume by leaders in their field.

This guide captures the essential information anyone managing volunteers. If you've just been given responsibility for volunteers in addition to your main role, or you're a dedicated Volunteer Manager, this book is for you. It will also be useful for other management and senior management roles to understand the work involved in effectively engaging volunteers.

It includes:

* Current trends in volunteering and how to make the most of current opportunities
* How to match the right volunteers to the right roles
* Creating a comprehensive volunteering programme
* Measuring the impact of volunteering in meeting your aims
* How to improve strategy and working relationships for your organisation.