9. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
9.1 While volunteers have opportunities to use their existing skills, they may also find themselves in unfamiliar situations requiring new skills. They might, for example, be appointed to a management group or board and need to develop new skills. These skills and experiences can also be transferable to a volunteer's career or to other volunteering opportunities. More employers recognise the development value in volunteer opportunities and actively support employees through time off or matching funds raised. There is scope for more employers both to benefit from and contribute to employees' volunteering experience.
9.2 Volunteers do, of course, need support in expanding their own horizons, particularly if they adopt a management role in a voluntary youth organisation. The right support can help volunteers know what is expected of them, how best to work in their volunteer role and how to manage, support and organise other volunteers if that is part of their role.
The Outcome we want:
For volunteers to be trained and confident to take on management positions within organisations.
The Action we propose:
- We will ask Youth Scotland, to identify the skills required for volunteers who sit in management or leadership positions within organisations. And to provide concise guidance for organisations on how best to support volunteers in this capacity.