Below are some things you might like to consider when planning your induction for volunteers.
Welcome
- Explain your charity, why you involve volunteers and the difference volunteers
make.
- Introduce them to key members of the team.
- Let them know about your code of conduct for volunteers.
- Confirm what name/nickname they like to use, and how their name is
pronounced.
- Offer the opportunity to share the pronouns they’d like to use – the best way to
do this is to introduce yourself as “My name is Mary and I use the pronouns
she/her” and give them the opportunity to share
- Encourage volunteers to sign up to Tempo Time Credits scheme.
Practical matters
- Health and safety
- Fire procedures
- Covid precautions
- Expenses
- How to make a cup of tea
- Any planned times when they can’t volunteer
- What to do if they are running late or can’t volunteer
Helping them make the most out of their volunteer role
- Ask about their motivations for volunteering.
- Be clear about the scope of the role and how it may develop.
- Outline your expectations of volunteers.
- Let them know about any volunteer socials.
Access
- Ask about any access or support needs they may have.
- Sometimes it takes time for volunteers to ask for support or adjustments due to
access needs – so it is good practice to let all volunteers briefly about how you
can support with that.