TIPS
& TOOLS
- Sample
the Volunteer Management Audit Checklist.
Excerpts from Volunteer Canada's Volunteer
Management Audit
Here is a sampling of evaluative
points you will find in the Organization Standards section
of the Audit:
1. The board of directors and senio management acknowledge
and support the vital role of volunteers in achieving
the organization's mission:
| Elements of Volunteer Resources
Management |
Currently in place to a large
degree |
Currently in place to some
degree |
Not currently being done |
Not applicable/not relevant |
| Adequate space and equipment are
allocated for volunteers to perform their assignments. |
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| The organization's planning process
incorporates volunteer involvement. |
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2. Policies
and procedures provide a framework that defines and supports
the involvement of volunteers within the organization.
| Elements of Volunteer Resources
Management |
Currently in place to a large
degree |
Currently in place to some
degree |
Not currently being done |
Not applicable/not relevant |
| Governance and operational policies
are in place and are reviewed regularly with input
from board, staff and volunteers. |
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| Policies and procedures are communicated
to all staff and volunteers. |
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4.
A screening process is clearly communicated and consistently
delivered.
| Elements of Volunteer Resources
Management |
Currently in place to a large
degree |
Currently in place to some
degree |
Not currently being done |
Not applicable/not relevant |
| All volunteer assignments are assessed
for level of risk. |
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| Screening measures are used according
to the level of risk of the assignment. |
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8.
Volunteers receive appropriate levels of supervision according
to their task and are given regular opportunities to receive
and give feedback.
| Elements of Volunteer Resources
Management |
Currently in place to a large
degree |
Currently in place to some
degree |
Not currently being done |
Not applicable/not relevant |
| The performance of volunteers is
evaluated on a regular basis. |
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| Volunteers are given and encouraged
to use mechanisms for providing input to the organization. |
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| Records are kept for each volunteer
using a confidential, secure system. |
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To
gain a copy the Volunteer Managment Audit contact Volunteer
Manitoba's Resource Centre:
(204) 477-5180 ext. 223, 1-888-922-4545, or vmresource@mts.net
or visit Volunteer Canada's website: www.volunteer.ca
