The leading title on the subject for over 14 years (previously called Essential Volunteer Management) and the 'go to' resource for volunteer managers and personnel officers alike. With the involvement of new third author, UK volunteering expert Rob Jackson, the remit of this new edition has been broadened and extended. It includes: A fully revised and updated introduction on trends and issues in volunteerism. Fully revised and updated content throughout, especially regarding recruitment and supervision/management of volunteers. New chapters on risk management, measuring effectiveness of the volunteer programme and enhancing the status of the volunteer programme. Selling Points Market leading title on volunteerism now in its third edition selling strongly in both the UK and separately in the US. Chinese edition also doing well. Re-branded and modernised to appeal to a new generation of volunteer managers. Foreword by Volunteering England CEO Justin Davis Smith CBE