I think @elizabeth-pollard was going to use Assemble soon, so maybe she can share some insights on why she decided not to use her internal system? Also, @anita-butterworth did mention that she was using Trac on one of our virtual meetings, Anita, would you be able to share with Kat your opinions on using Trac? Thank you

Thanks for referring to me Vy – happy to help if I can. Kat and I had a chat about this a short while ago – it seems quite a number of us are looking at ways to streamline our volunteer processes at the moment! To be honest, we didn’t consider using our internal system, but preferred to opt for dedicated volunteer management software instead. We felt it would enable us to keep all of our volunteer data ‘in one place’ ie. recruitment, training, placement, as well as allowing us to keep in touch with our vols and vice versa. We anticipate being able to upload our Trust’s induction and other training packages to the system. We originally considered Better Impact but our Information Governance Team wasn’t keen so, as Vy says, we opted for Assemble instead, which is currently on order…watch this space! I hope this helps in some way though. Kind regards, Elizabeth

Thanks so much Elizabeth, that was so helpful!

@Elizabeth Pollard hope you are well. Just wondering how you are getting on with Assemble? I have a demo next week but would love to know how you are finding it?

Thanks.

Jo

Voluntary Services Manager, Camden & Islington NHS FT

Hi Kat,

We use TRAC currently to recruit our volunteers. We had been using Health Rosta to manage and schedule volunteers, however this wasn't a popular system and we're in the process of migrating over to Better Impact to enable this to happen. I'm not the one in my team with all the TRAC knowledge, but my team would be happy to discuss if you want to contact them? Our inbox is khft.volunteering@nhs.net and you can address it to Sharon McEwan, Volunteering Service Manager.

All best

Laura