Event: Buddle: Volunteer Experience 

Delivered By: Buddle

Please note: this session is not delivered by RDA and will be attended by individuals outside of our organisation.

Engaging in training outside of RDA is valuable for learning across the wider sector. We encourage this as a way of sharing best practices and for networking opportunities. 

Please note ticket sales end for this event on the 20th September 2024. 

Course Description 

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In this course, we’ll explore how to create a positive volunteering culture and share top tips for the ‘3 Rs’ of volunteering: recruiting, retaining and rewarding.

We’ll help you to develop plans, identify actions to improve your volunteer experience and signpost you to valuable resources, short films and real-life case studies.

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What Will This Session Cover?

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

01 develop a positive culture of volunteering within your organisation

02 identify how to develop the volunteer experience

03 identify top tips in recruiting, retaining and rewarding volunteers

04 develop an action plan to improve your volunteers experience

05 access further information to help improve the volunteer experience.

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This might be the course for you if…

• you’re responsible for supporting and managing volunteers
• you’re part of a leadership team or committee
• you’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations

Who can attend? (Requirements)

People that attend this course should:

• represent a community organisation or club based in England
• be at least 16 years of age
• be able to communicate effectively in English.

How much does it cost?

The cost of this course is free.

Booking: For more information and to book your place click here.

When registering, Buddle asks that delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement, which can be found by clicking here.

More Information:

How is the course delivered?

This course will be delivered in a workshop fomrat. This is a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.

How long is it?

The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.

Who is it delivered by?

The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.

What do others say?

“Was good to hear different stories and the variety of roles that a volunteer can have.”

“Very useful to hear the different experiences from delegates, being a mix of volunteers, charitable organisations and employees that work with volunteers and coming from not only sports clubs.”

About Buddle

Buddle provides free learning and support resources, to inspire and strengthen clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity, and the professionals that work with them.  

They share latest information, training, and tools to help clubs and organisations overcome challenges and make the most of the opportunities available to them.   

Buddle are passionate about enabling organisations to be safe, inclusive, agile, and resilient enough to secure their long-term future and unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for everyone.

Future events by Buddle can be found by clicking here. 

Find out more by visiting their website.