Training and development for volunteer managers

The Institute for Advanced Volunteer Management
Run nationally by CSV. Advanced level training for volunteer programme and personnel managers.
www.csv.org.uk/Get+Trained/IAVM

Excellence in Volunteer Management (EVM) programme EVM is a Volunteering England blended learning programme designed around the needs of people who manage or co-ordinate volunteers and it can lead to an accredited qualification in volunteer management. The programme features e-learning opportunities, peer support and training courses. http://www.volunteering.org.uk/evm

The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Managing Volunteers National workplace standards which cover activities, standards of performance, underpinning knowledge, skills and personal qualities required of managers of volunteers. The NOS for Managing Volunteers have recently been revised. www.ukworkforcehub.org.uk

UKVPMs (UK Volunteer Programme Managers) UKVPMs is an internet discussion group for volunteer programme managers in the UK. You can join this friendly informal e-group and either read the posts on Yahoo's website or receive email alerts on a daily or weekly basis. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKVPMs/