Volunteer Involvement Cycle
The Volunteer Involvement Cycle is a tool that aims to equip volunteer managers with the knowledge, skills, and resources to enhance the volunteer experience, from recruitment through the entire volunteer cycle.
Stages of the Volunteer Involvement Cycle
There are four stages to the Volunteer Involvement Cycle - Prepare, Recruit, Support and Evaluate. Each stage comprises three additional focus areas to guide you through the cycle.
Prepare
This stage involves the planning for volunteer involvement including program and role design, ensuring support and resourcing. The Prepare stage is comprised of the focus areas of Governance, Design and Resource.
Recruit
This stage involves the promotion of your volunteer roles and opportunities, volunteer selection and screening and volunteer onboarding. The Recruit stage is comprised of the focus areas of Promote, Select and Onboard.
Support
This stage involves the day to day activities of volunteer management including developing and supporting volunteers, communication, and recognition. The Support stage is comprised of the focus areas of Develop, Communicate and Recognise.
Evaluate
This stage involves collecting and analysing volunteer feedback, program evaluation and sharing impact. The Evaluate stage is comprised of the focus areas of Feedback, Review and Share Impact.
Click here to download the Volunteer Involvement Cycle Model.
Volunteer Involvement Cycle Training Sessions
Visit the Volunteering WA Training & Events Calendar for upcoming information sessions on the Volunteer Involvement Cycle.
If you would like support in understanding volunteer management best practice and using the Volunteer Involvement Cycle, please contact us via VIOHelp@volunteeringwa.org.au.
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Click here for further information on the Volunteer Involvement Cycle.