Bums Off Seats - Fife Walking Initiative

Name of Organisation

Bums off Seats – Fife Walking Initiative

Why did you decide to go for Investing in Volunteers?

To add value to the project.To ensure that we were working for and with our Volunteers.

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

More focused approach to the project.Volunteers feeling appreciated.Improved communication with all partners in the project.

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

The process was clear and straight forward.The project was going through a period of change so this was a good time to implement the award and ensure that we were changing for the better.

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

·Have motivated people to work with you

·Acknowledge all the positive work you do

·Spread the work load

·Keep to your timelines

·Use the support from all your partners