The Volunteer Organisers' Forum is used to promote and share best practice for those managing or coordinating volunteers.  We currently meet quarterly to discuss a variety of issues relevant to volunteering such as volunteer recruitment, employability, DBS checks, volunteer retention, thank you events, welfare reform impacts, volunteers and the law amongst others.

The session will cover:

Tech4Good Bristol is a free quarterly event for people who are interested in using digital technologies (web, mobile, data) for social good. These events are great opportunities to learn what others are trying, see successful projects and platforms, hear about developing technologies, make new friends and collaborate on new projects.

This one-day interactive course will help you review how your organisation attracts, involves and keeps active volunteers. Drawing on best practice from across the voluntary sector, it will cover how to:

• Make sure your organisation is ready to involve volunteers
• Write a successful volunteer recruitment advert
• Ensure your recruitment process is volunteer-friendly
• Support, develop and retain your volunteers, including effective supervision techniques
• Help your organisation to value volunteers.

Too many trustees still fail to understand their duties, and over half the Charity Commission's investigations involve basic failures. Yet in the current climate, strong governance is more important than ever for charities to manage risk and achieve their objectives.

What will I learn?

• Essential roles, responsibilities and duties of charity trustees
• How to avoid common mistakes and make being a trustee rewarding

Who is the course for?

• How we can make Bristol dementia friendly - presentation by Tony Hall, Bristol Dementia Action Alliance