Is Our Group Open, Welcoming and Volunteer-friendly?    

The kind of experience a new member has with your group is more important than you might realize. If people don’t feel welcome or needed, their interest and enthusiasm will disappear and your group has just lost a valuable resource!

Why Do People Volunteer?    

Knowing why people give their time and talents can help you plan for volunteer involvement.

Why Involve Volunteers?    

Even though bringing new people into the group can feel disruptive or slow you down, in the long run it will benefit you, your fellow group members and your community.

Volunteers: The 10 Steps of Screening  

Volunteer Canada's Safe Steps Screening Program provides an easy-to-use method for organizations to ensure that the people they serve are safe.

Volunteer: Screening  

Screening is a process designed to create and maintain a safe environment.

Volunteer Audit Tool  

Organizations can use this Audit Tool to analyze their volunteer program and to identify and prioritize areas for development.

Human Resources Guide for Community Sport  

People and Sport: An Organizational Self Assessment Guide  

Respect in Sport  

Volunteer Management  

Writing a Volunteer Development Plan  

Volunteer Management Orientation Checklist  

Record Management in Volunteer Management  

Hiring a Coach