Re-Union Canal Boats Ltd

Why did you decide to go for Investing in Volunteers?

To have a recognised make for the value that we give to volunteers within Re-Union.

What benefits have you found from working towards Investing in Volunteers?

It’s been a good tool to systematically revise our systems and procedures and make sure that volunteers feel satisfied and supported.

Tell us about your experience of the assessment process in your organisation.

Great. I felt supported and informed about the process and it was very straightforward. It was good to be able to read the report.

5 Practical tips you would give another organisation working towards Investing in Volunteers

·Don’t leave everything to the last minute

·Involve volunteers as much as possible in the process

·Don’t be put off by the seeming enormity of it at the start – take it in easy stages!

·Don’t be too hard on yourself!