Top 10 Tips
Maintains Standards: Supervision ensures volunteers uphold the charity’s values and maintain high service standards.
Volunteer Satisfaction: Supervised volunteers feel valued and are more likely to stay involved long-term.
“Good guidance keeps me motivated and confident in my role.”
Effective Communication: Supervision facilitates clear communication between volunteers and organisers, preventing misunderstandings.
Skill Development: Supervision helps volunteers develop essential skills.
Safety and Risk Management: Supervision minimises risks to both volunteers and the public.
Feedback and Improvement: Ongoing supervision allows for constructive feedback, enabling volunteers to improve.
Consistency in Service: Proper supervision ensures consistent, reliable service delivery across all settings.
“Feedback from our supervisor helped me refine my approach.”
Boosts Volunteer Confidence: A strong supervisory structure helps volunteers feel confident in their abilities, enhancing their performance.
“Learning new things, supporting my local group and being asked what I think about things has increased my confidence ten-fold”
Prevents Burnout: Supervisors help monitor volunteers’ workloads, reducing the risk of burnout.
Strengthens Community Bonds: Through supervision, volunteers build strong connections with both the charity and the local community.
“I had no idea what was happening in my village until I started volunteering. My coordinator has helped link me in with various groups and I have felt so welcomed”
Supervised volunteer work ensures high-quality, compassionate service, benefiting both volunteers and the community
