Employment Resources & Links
We aim to pull together on this page a selection of briefings and links to websites and online resources that we think you might find useful in relation to employment and HR issues. If you come across others that you find helpful, why not let us know so that we can add them.
Support for Trustees
NCVO Guide to Recruiting Trustees
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have developed a pack to help voluntary and community organisations find, recruit, induct and keep trustees. They have recognised that trustee recruitment can be particularly challenging for small organisations with limited resources, and the pack is designed with such organisations in mind. Visit http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/trusteerecruitmentforsmallorganisations.
LVSC Guide to Trustees’ HR Responsibilities
For some years London Voluntary Service Council have run an employment support project called PEACe (Personnel Employment Advice and Conciliation Service). Based on their learning about the issues facing small Black, Minority Ethnic and Refugee organisations they have developed a handy guide for trustees that offers useful general guidance for small voluntary organisations about their responsibilities as an employer. The “Essential Employment Menu” is available to download from the LVSC website – visit www.lvsc.org.uk and search for the PEACe page to download a copy. One of the great things about the guide is that it is available to small groups (of 7 or less employees) in different community languages, including Somali, French, Arabic and Turkish. There have been some changes in the law since the guide was produced, but it is still a very useful resource.
Trustee Works Resources for Trustees
The TrusteeWorks website is another great place to find resources and briefings on how to recruit and retain good trustees, and on the roles and responsibilities of trustees in relation to managing and supporting staff. Visit www.reachskills.org.uk/trusteeworks for more information.
Volunteer Management
Volunteer Centre Camden support for Volunteer Managers
The Volunteer Centre Camden is an important source of support for those involved in managing volunteers. It offers free workshops for organisations that involve volunteers. These include:
- Delegating to volunteers
- Involving disabled volunteers
- Independent Safeguarding Authority
Additional free (and low cost -£10) training funded by the London Borough Of Camden is also available covering:
- Group supervision
- Managing difficult situations: A guide for volunteer managers
To find out more about these and other activities offered by the Volunteer Centre, visit their website at www.volunteercentrecamden.org.uk
Useful Websites
ACAS – www.acas.org.uk
Department of Business Innovation and Skills – www.bis.gov.uk
LVSC Employment Support Service – www.lvsc.org.uk/peace
Health and Safety Executive – www.hse.gov.uk
Contact us
Caroline Jepson – tel: 020 7284 6564 or email: cjepson@vac.org.uk