Age Concern Stockport

Name of Organisation

Why did you decide to go for Investing in Volunteers?

To build on Age Concern Stockport’s commitment to volunteering in the borough of Stockport. A suitable opportunity to update working practices and to ensure fair and consistent management of volunteers throughout organisation

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

Getting everyone involved in making sure volunteers receive the recognition that they deserve

Using the indicators as a checklist to continually value the impact of our volunteers

How did the assessment work in your organisation?

Very well as all staff and volunteers responded positively to the opportunity to work towards achieving the standard

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

Be positive in making changes

Ensure that all staff and volunteers understand what IiV is

Set up a steering group and involve staff and volunteers at all levels

Implement changes on a gradual basis

Ensure that it doesn’t become a paper exercise