Volunter Liaison Officer Training
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This document provides an overview of volunteer liaison training. It defines formal volunteering and outlines the benefits of volunteers in schools. The role of the Volunteer Liaison Officer (VLO) is described, which includes volunteer recruitment, screening, placement, ongoing support, and ensuring quality control. The training covers responding to abuse, the VLO's responsibilities in coordinating the volunteer program, and maintaining effective communication with volunteers.
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- 2. Introduction to Volunteering What is volunteering? Definition of formal volunteering Formal volunteering is an activity which takes place through not for profit organisations or projects and is undertaken: • to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer; • of the volunteer’s own free will and without coercion; • for no financial payment; and • in designated volunteer positions only. Volunteering Australia.
- 3. Benefits of volunteers in our schools
- 4. Overview of the VLO Role
- 5. Volunteer Management Recruitment Application, Criminal Check and Screening Training- RAN Training Placement Program Management Ongoing Training and Support Recognition and Appreciation Quality Control
- 6. Role of the VLO •It is not a soft option
- 7. Recruitment/ Application Processes • Recruiting • Interviewing • Criminal Check • Reference Check
- 8. Training • Responding to Abuse and Neglect • Induction session for volunteers • Volunteering SA training • Northern/ Southern Volunteering
- 10. Role of the VLO Identify a designated space. •
- 11. Role of the VLO Coordinate Student Referral Process
- 12. Role of the VLO Assist with the matching process in consultation with relevant staff Discuss.
- 13. Role of the VLO Coordinate contact and induction for volunteers MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME Communication
- 14. Role of the VLO Maintain accurate records
- 15. Role of the VLO Monitoring Manage Risk Ongoing Support and Training
- 16. Role of the VLO Provide Feedback Celebrate the relationships Thank them
- 17. Role of the VLO Closure or transition of the student and volunteer relationship to another site.
- 18. Troubleshooting
- 19. Conclusion • Review • Where to now? • Final Questions •Reflection
- 20. “Mentoring is a gift the young person will spend the rest of their life unwrapping” Andrew Fuller
Editor's Notes
- Just touch on this. Ask participants if they feel they need support and more training in this area, to please include on the evaluation form. MOODLE AND FORMS. DECD Volunteers in schools packBRAINSTORM – recruitment strategies, what's worked for you? Corporate partnerships; councils; rotary; Vol SA and NT etc; What interview Questions should you ask? Is it OK to get a written reference? Think about the importance of requesting an interview?
- Talk about our training and the other training available. Register with Vol SA &NT