Running things locally
Resources to help you run your team and complete your tasks
Quick links
Resources for volunteer teams
Team descriptions
Descriptions of our volunteering teams and the responsibilities they have.
Read our team descriptionsTrustee Boards
Resources to recruit and support Trustees and make sure the charity is well managed.
Discover Trustee Board resourcesVolunteering Development Teams
Tools to help with running the team, welcoming volunteers and supporting learning.
Discover Volunteering Development Team toolsLeadership Teams
Tools to help Team Leaders and Lead Volunteers organise and support their teams.
Learn about Leadership Team tools
Resources for tasks
Digital tool guides
Learn how to add new members, check permits and complete tasks using our new digital tools.
Read our Digital tool guidesWelcoming volunteers
All you need to know about a new volunteer’s joining journey.
Find out resources to welcome volunteersCompleting criminal record checks
Guidance on how to complete a DBS, PVG and AccessNI.
Read the criminal record check guidanceThanking our volunteers
Resources to thank our amazing volunteers and celebrate their achievements.
Discover resources to thank our volunteersOur Volunteering Culture
Our Volunteering Culture is a shared set of principles that outline how we behave.
Learn about Our Volunteering CultureSuspensions guidance
Guidance for Lead Volunteers and Suspension Leads on suspending volunteers.
Read suspensions guidanceGrants and funds
Check what grants and funds available and get support with fundraising and fund applications.
Discover grants and fundsLocal media and members comms
Toolkits and tips on having positive communication with members and local media.
Check out our communication resources