The main findings of Impact of Investing in Volunteers
showed that organisations using the standard had improved their practices,
hence improving the conditions for their volunteers, and that volunteers
expressed ‘pride’ in their organisation’s Investing
in Volunteers status.
The Standard consists of ten indicators of volunteer management best
practice, supported by 55 additional practices based on four areas of
volunteer management: planning for volunteer involvement; recruiting volunteers;
selecting and matching volunteers; and supporting and retaining volunteers.
Investing in Volunteers is managed by the four development agencies of
the UK Volunteering Forum: Volunteering England; Volunteer Development
Scotland; Volunteer Development Agency in Northern Ireland; and Wales
Council for Voluntary Action.
For more information on gaining the kite mark visit www.investinginvolunteers.org.uk
