Volunteer Liaison Training
Introduction to VolunteeringWhat is volunteering?
Definition of formal volunteeringFormal volunteering is an activity which takes place through not for profit organisations or projects and is undertaken:• to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer; • of the volunteer’s own free will and without coercion; • for no financial payment; and • in designated volunteer positions only. Volunteering Australia.
Benefits of volunteers in our schools
Overview of the VLO Role
Volunteer ManagementRecruitmentApplication, Criminal Check and
ScreeningTraining- RAN TrainingPlacementProgram ManagementOngoing Training and SupportRecognition and AppreciationQuality Control
Role of the VLO•It is not a soft option
Recruitment/ Application Processes• Recruiting • Interviewing• Criminal Check• Reference Check
Training• Responding to Abuse and Neglect• Induction session for volunteers• Volunteering SA training • Northern/ Southern Volunteering
Break • PEP TALK VIDEO
Role of the VLO• Identify a designated space.
Role of the VLO Coordinate Student
Referral Process
Role of the VLO Assist with the matching process in consultation with relevant staff
Discuss.
Role of the VLOCoordinate contact and induction for volunteers
MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME
Communication
Role of the VLOMaintain accurate
records
Role of the VLOMonitoring
Manage Risk
Ongoing Support and Training
Role of the VLOProvide Feedback
Celebrate the relationships Thank them
Role of the VLOClosure or transition of the student and volunteer relationship to another site.
Troubleshooting
Conclusion
• Review• Where to now?• Final Questions•Reflection
“Mentoring is a gift the young person will spend
the rest of their life unwrapping”
Andrew Fuller