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volunteer centre
Ionad d’Obair Dheonach Corcaigh
CORK
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No. 70 Shandon Street, Cork. 021-4396510. www.volunteercork.ie
The process of developing this toolkit started in March 2008 with research entitled ‘Improving Local
and Community Development Structures and Programmes’. The research examined the current
situation in relation to community participation and representation in Cork City.
Practical steps to strengthen community participation in Cork City were identified and actions
undertaken to ensure that the most marginalised people in the city are represented effectively in
community participation structures.
This is a step by step guide to supporting and guiding volunteers in your organisation. The aim of the
toolkit is to assist groups to recruit, retain and support volunteers, ensuring that they are equipped and
motivated to undertake tasks, included in relevant activities and have opportunities to share their skills
and gain new experiences.
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Introduction
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Recruitment
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Induction
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Maintenance
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Development
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Rewards
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Appendix of Forms
Thank you to the ‘Making it Work in Cork’ working group that had responsibility for this action.
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One Voice Communications.
085-1740799. www.onevoicecommunications.ie
Cork Volunteer Centre has no responsibility for the actions of any organisation advertising a volunteer role, particularly in
regards to their volunteer selection and management practices. All roles are advertised in good faith and it is up to each
potential volunteer to ensure as much as possible that the organisation they intend to volunteer with can meet their needs.
Likewise Cork Volunteer Centre has no responsibility in relation to the suitability of any potential volunteer for a volunteer
role and no responsibility for the actions of any volunteer while volunteering with an organisation.