Information about managing volunteers
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Finding volunteers, Help with developing policies and sample policies, Help with fundraising, Information about managing volunteers, Information about monitoring and evaluation, Information and training about safeguarding, Information on funding sources, Information on insurance, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on rooms for hire, Information on running a group, Networking and finding other community groups, One to one support with managing money, Providers of example equal opportunities policies, Statistics and data, Training for community groups, Training in book-keeping
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Community Works runs the following projects for the voluntary sector in Brighton & Hove:
- A network of elected representatives, who speak on behalf of the sector at council and strategic partnership meetings.
- A range of networks where community and voluntary groups can get together and share experiences, information and views
- Volunteer Centre services:
- You can advertise volunteer opportunities on the Community Works website.
- They have a good practice guide for community groups who work with volunteers.
- Regular forum for volunteer coordinators.
- Connecting community groups with local trusted expert consultants
- A programme of training courses
- A funding bid reading service and lists of potential funders
- Information on meeting spaces available for hire in Brighton & Hove
- Information about other organisations that provide support for community and voluntary groups in Brighton & Hove
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Health and Safety Information, Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information on being an employer, Information on legal issues, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information about managing volunteers, Risk Assessment (Financial and Organisational), Risk Assessment (Health and Safety / Fire)
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Produce a 5 step guide to risk assessment, available online. Also publish a range of health and safety publications, including a guide to drawing up a Safety Policy and Accident Report forms.
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Accounts, book keeping and payroll, Finding volunteers, Information about managing volunteers
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Matches volunteering roles, such as trustee and treasurer roles, with volunteers. You can advertise your organisations' voluntary role, or you can search for organisations looking for volunteers.
Services provided:
Information about monitoring and evaluation, Information about managing volunteers
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Supports community sports organisations to find volunteers. Also provides useful information on calculating the value of volunteer time.
Services provided:
Fundraising ideas and information, Information about community shares, Information about managing volunteers, Information on funding sources, Information on legal structures, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on neighbourhood design and planning, Information on running a group, Online tools to help choose a legal structure
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Website has a page on Choosing the right legal structure for your group
Services provided:
Fundraising ideas and information, Information about community shares, Information about managing volunteers, Information on being an employer, Information on charities and charity law, Information on insurance, Information on legal issues, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on producing financial and business plans, Information on running a group
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NCVO have a wide range of information on all aspects of running a community and voluntary group. They publish guidance on trustee liability and on insurance for volunteers and organisations, You can also ask questions about working in the community and voluntary sector. For example, how to recruit trustees, queries about employment legislation, or where to get a financial advisor.
NCVO's Workforce Project aims to share best practice on employment in the voluntary sector.
Services provided:
Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information about managing volunteers, Information on being an employer, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups
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Website has a comprehensive set of information sheets with guidance on running a voluntary sector organisation. They also publish a set of information sheets on employing staff.
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A network of community buildings managers from across the city, providing mutual support, sharing information and skills and giving a voice to those running and supporting our vital community spaces. The group meets regularly in community buildings around the city. Their website has a good map of venues for hire.