Volunteer Recruitment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
L/506/2813
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
6 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand why organisations recruit volunteers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain how recruiting volunteers can help an organisation meet its aims and objectives.
  • 1.2
    Explain the different roles and responsibilities volunteers can take on within an organisation and how these complement and differ from those of employed staff.
2

Understand processes for recruiting volunteers in the voluntary and community sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain the different approaches to recruiting volunteers in the voluntary and community sector.
  • 2.2
    Assess the resources needed within the recruitment process (e.g. staff time to interview and take up references; documentation such as person specifications and role descriptors).