Source: XpertHR upfront Date: 28-05-2012 Publisher: XpertHR

How to recruit and motivate volunteers


Many employers either sponsor their staff to volunteer outside the organisation, or rely themselves on volunteers to carry out their work in the community. We explore the challenges faced by both types of organisation. 

  • Managing volunteers in the workplace We also detail the measures that organisations can take to ensure that volunteers are not found to be employees instead in the eyes of the law. 

Also

Policy on "employing" volunteers Use this XpertHR model policy to develop company guidelines on attracting and taking on volunteers. 

Policy on supporting employees doing volunteer work Use this XpertHR model policy to encourage and support employees who wish to do volunteer work within the community or for charitable institutions. 

2012 Olympics volunteers: frequently asked questions XpertHR's resources on the Olympic Games includes frequently asked questions that look at the options that are open to employers that have employees who want to volunteer for the Olympic games and what employers should include in a policy on volunteering for the games. 

2012 Olympics volunteers: checklist XpertHR presents a checklist to help employers prepare for issues that may arise in the run-up to, and during, the 2012 Olympics. By putting in place policies and procedures setting out their approach to volunteers for the Olympics, employers may be able to reduce the risk of damaging employee relations and increased unauthorised absence. 

To read the rest of this article you must login

Existing users login here Existing Users

Other access problems
Email help desk or call: 0845 671 1110

Request a Demo Learn More about XpertHR

To view the full article request a demo today

XpertHR is the leading online resource for employment law, HR good practice and benchmarking.

Let us show you how your organisation could save time and money with XpertHR.









This Item: