Focused discussion | Supporting and motivating the young volunteers in your team. Top Tips and insights from the discussion group
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Debbie Ambrose
15 July 2024 at 7:59am
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27 June 2024
Why do young people volunteer?
The reason the young person wants to volunteer can affect the amount of commitment they are willing to give.
Age Group
Supervision and support to build confidence
“Younger volunteers often need a little bit more support and guidance so make sure that they have a buddy that can show them how to communicate with patients and this goes a long way in building their confidence.”
“We have very shy characters when they start and working alongside other volunteers helps to bring them out of their shell”.
“It’s very satisfying to see the confidence growing in a shy young person.”
Challenges retaining and keep young volunteers motivated
Top Tips
Training and Reliability
Top Tip
Establish a routine by following up straight away with an email or contacting the school/college.
Unusual and popular volunteer roles
“We have one volunteer who comes in once a week to play the piano.”
Staff Engagement
The number of volunteers varies from organisation to organisation and the way they are managed varies.
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