Events Alive

Learning plan

Use the task Learning plans below to check the activities you’ll do and to track your progress. Look across the table to see which activities will help you do each step in the task project.

Recruit volunteers


Three columns. First column heading is Solo activities and items are: 1. volunteering review, 2. assess the need for volunteers, 3. Identify benefits, risks and costs, 4. Audit legislative needs, 5. Design work roles and positions, 6. Target volunteers, 7. Plan communications. Second column heading is Network activities and items are: 1. Volunteering conference, 2. Needs assessment wiki, 3. ‘Using volunteers’ brainstorm, 4. Volunteer roles forum. Third column heading is Case study steps and items are: 1. Argue the need for volunteers, 2. Detail benefits, costs and risks of volunteers, 3. List relevant legislation and industry codes, 4. Develop position descriptions, 6. Develop a recruitment plan, 7. Develop a communications plan.

Retain volunteers


Three columns. First column heading is Solo activities and items are: 1. Recognise volunteers, 2. Support volunteers, 3. Induct volunteers, 4. Monitor volunteers, 5. Obtain feedback. Second column heading is Network activities and items are: 1. Discuss volunteers’ skills, 2. Co-author a manual, 3. Role play.  Third column heading is Case study critique and items are: 1. Rewards program, 2. Volunteer placement, 3. Induction, 4. Communication, 5. Volunteer feedback.