Volunteer Centre Reading

Name of Organisation

Volunteer Centre Reading

Why did you decide to go for Investing in Volunteers?

We are local partners. We see the award as something that adds value and makes our organisation more attractive to volunteers.

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

It has been helpful to examine, and if necessary overhaul, our policies and procedures.

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

Rigorous and detailed.

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

• Communicate with staff and volunteers about IiV.
• Don’t underestimate the time required to complete the work.
• Keep in touch with your Assessor
• If possible, speak to people undertaking the award in other organisations.