
Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE
Wed 11 Nov · 09:30
Devon Communities Together
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The event "Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE" is scheduled for 11 November 2026, from 9:30 AM at Devon Communities Together in Exeter. Designed specifically for community organisations, this complimentary workshop will provide invaluable guidance on recruiting, training, and maintaining volunteers to cultivate a positive volunteer environment. Renowned experts will present their insights and share practical strategies aimed at helping these organisations establish robust volunteer programs. This gathering offers an excellent opportunity for local nonprofits to enhance their operational effectiveness through improved volunteer management practices.
Get support and build the confidence to recruit, train and maintain volunteers and build a positive volunteer culture in your organisation
Please note: funding of this session is available to VCSE organisations working within or serving East Devon ONLY.
Small community groups and VCSE organisations often rely on a mix of passionate volunteers and part‑time staff but taking people on, supporting them well, and keeping them engaged can feel overwhelming when budgets are tight and HR expertise is limited.
This practical, interactive 3‑hour workshop gives you the confidence, tools, and simple processes you need to recruit safely, induct effectively, and build a positive culture that reduces turnover.
Participants will learn how to:
Plan what they need before recruiting.
Recruit safely and fairly on a small budget.
Create clear role descriptions and adverts.
Deliver a simple, effective induction.
Keep staff and volunteers engaged and reduce turnover.
You will leave this session with a greater understanding of how to recruit and support staff and volunteers in your VCSE organisation.
Fully Funded places for East Devon VCSE Organisations:
Only Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations, based in East Devon or serving East Devon communities, are able to access fully funded places on our Devon Community Learning programme. If you are not based in East Devon, please book on this link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recruiting-and-retaining-staff-and-volunteers-in-the-vcse-sector-tickets-1986313952502?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
If you would like to find out about other trainings and events we are running through Devon Community Learning, please visit our website
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Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 09:30.
Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE is held at Devon Communities Together in Exeter (Thorverton Road, Marsh Barton, EX2 8HF).
Entry to Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE is free.
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Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE
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The event "Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE" is scheduled for 11 November 2026, from 9:30 AM at Devon Communities Together in Exeter. Designed specifically for community organisations, this complimentary workshop will provide invaluable guidance on recruiting, training, and maintaining volunteers to cultivate a positive volunteer environment. Renowned experts will present their insights and share practical strategies aimed at helping these organisations establish robust volunteer programs. This gathering offers an excellent opportunity for local nonprofits to enhance their operational effectiveness through improved volunteer management practices.
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Get support and build the confidence to recruit, train and maintain volunteers and build a positive volunteer culture in your organisation
Please note: funding of this session is available to VCSE organisations working within or serving East Devon ONLY.
Small community groups and VCSE organisations often rely on a mix of passionate volunteers and part‑time staff but taking people on, supporting them well, and keeping them engaged can feel overwhelming when budgets are tight and HR expertise is limited.
This practical, interactive 3‑hour workshop gives you the confidence, tools, and simple processes you need to recruit safely, induct effectively, and build a positive culture that reduces turnover.
Participants will learn how to:
Plan what they need before recruiting.
Recruit safely and fairly on a small budget.
Create clear role descriptions and adverts.
Deliver a simple, effective induction.
Keep staff and volunteers engaged and reduce turnover.
You will leave this session with a greater understanding of how to recruit and support staff and volunteers in your VCSE organisation.
Fully Funded places for East Devon VCSE Organisations:
Only Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations, based in East Devon or serving East Devon communities, are able to access fully funded places on our Devon Community Learning programme. If you are not based in East Devon, please book on this link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recruiting-and-retaining-staff-and-volunteers-in-the-vcse-sector-tickets-1986313952502?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
If you would like to find out about other trainings and events we are running through Devon Community Learning, please visit our website
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Devon Communities TogetherThorverton Road, Marsh Barton, EX2 8HF
Alphington, Exeter
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Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 09:30.
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Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE is held at Devon Communities Together in Exeter (Thorverton Road, Marsh Barton, EX2 8HF).
How much are tickets for Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE?
Entry to Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE is free.
How do I get tickets for Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers - East Devon VCSE?
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