Managing staff and volunteers

As Good As They Give (Volunteer Development Agency)

Volunteers deserve good volunteer management.  This series of five practical booklets by the Volunteer Development Agency guides you through how to develop good practice in volunteer management within your organisation.  The As Good As They Give booklets are an invaluable reference guide for any volunteer-involving organsiation.

Click on the titles below to download each workbook free of charge:

Staff

The management committee/board should ensure proper arrangements for the supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of all staff including the employee in the most sen

Related principles

Quick Reference

Conflict within management committees

Every management committee/board will face periods of conflict. But remember, conflict is not inherently unhealthy.

Trustee expenses and payments (Charity Commission)

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has available on their website a number of resources regarding remuneration of trustees (i.e.

Example staff policies and procedures (Youthnet)

Example staff policies and procedures are available to download as Word documents from Youthnet NI's website.

These policies have been provided to promote the development of good practice within the voluntary youth sector.  They are available to download and use in your own setting.

Remember! Always ensure that example documents are tailored to meet the needs of your own organisation.

 

Legal responsibilities: where can I get more information?

Listed below (in alphabetical order) are a range of recommended sources of further information and advice regarding the legal responsibilities of Management Committees.

Health and safety information for small businesses

This booklet, entitled Protect your Profit, has been produced on behalf of the 26 Councils in Northern Ireland and HSENI to help small organisations manage health and safety in the workplace.

The booklet includes:

  • guidelines on how to write a health and safety policy
  • risk assessment templates
  • information on creating a healthy work environment
  • highlighted issues concerning vulnerable groups
  • contact details for your local district councils.

 

Employing people (NI Business Info)

The NI Business Info site includes a very useful section on Employing People. Material is relevant to voluntary and community sector organisations employing staff.

Content includes guidance on your legal obligations as an employer with a number of interactive tools to help you assess current employment practices or even create terms and conditions of employment.

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