They need not put their benefits in jeopardy, although they should tell the Benefits Agency about their volunteering. Unemployed people can gain skills and experience from volunteering, and it can help them to remain in touch with the world of work. They are likely to want voluntary work that provides them with a chance to gain skills and experience that will be helpful in getting paid work. Click here to read a free summary The Volunteer Recruitment Book Susan J. Ellis, Energize inc. The most comprehensive book about recruiting volunteers that there is.
Details approaches to recruitment as well as practical strategies.
At Ford we recognise that volunteers are the lifeblood of many organisations, and we hope that this guide will help you recruit volunteers more effectively. Our support for The Recruitment Guide reflects our commitment to the communities in which we operate, and for volunteering both by our own employees and in society as a whole. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity in access to membership, goods and services. National Centre for Volunteering, 2001.