This session is for Voluntary, Charity and Social Enterprise organisations, based in East Devon, or serving East Devon communities.
This 'Deep Dive' training on Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers is for small Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprises based in East Devon or serving East Devon Communities.
Small community groups and VCSE organisations often rely on a mix of passionate volunteers and part‑time staff but taking people on, supporting them well, and keeping them engaged can feel overwhelming when budgets are tight and HR expertise is limited. This practical, interactive 3‑hour workshop gives you the confidence, tools, and simple processes you need to recruit safely, induct effectively, and build a positive culture that reduces turnover.
Participants will learn how to:
- Plan what they need before recruiting.
- Recruit safely and fairly on a small budget.
- Create clear role descriptions and adverts.
- Deliver a simple, effective induction.
- Keep staff and volunteers engaged and reduce turnover.
You will leave this session with a greater understanding of how to recruit and support staff and volunteers in your VCSE organisation.
We are running these sessions to provide space for the sector to share its collective expertise, to network and for participants to return to their organisation with something helpful.
If you would like to delve further into a particular area, please visit our Eventbrite page and see our East Devon ‘Deep Dive’ and 'Bite Size' sessions.
Please note that a minimum of 5 attendees are required in order for this training to go ahead.