Top level local induction plans for Volunteers
| Volunteer Role | Branch Chair |
|---|---|
| Frequency of inductions (i.e. first Monday of each month and times etc.) | Induction given just after interview of each volunteer |
| Method of delivery (dace to face / Teams / hybrid etc.) | Teams |
| Named lead / role | CEM / RM |
What will be covered
| Topic | Further Detail |
|---|---|
| Existing Volunteers, and recruitment |
Give details around existing volunteers within the Branch and their roles, any actions required re training, GoAssemble updates etc. Explain importance of all volunteers being known to SSAFA, applications via website / GoAssemble |
| Branch Specific Info? |
Give details of any office space used by the branch. Names of the current exec team. Introduce the outgoing branch chair for a handover, if relevant. |
| Finance / Fundraising |
Discuss banking mandate and forms to complete will be sent following this induction. Explain what branch funds are used for. |
| GoAssemble and Learning Base |
Information about GoAssemble, training available re GA, volunteer training. Exec training on GoAssemble, requirements / expectations, and other training available on Learning Base. Explain the branch chair inductions run several times a year and they need to book themselves on a course. |
| Social Media / PR | Each region has a DMV who look after all social media. Discuss microsites and what can go on them. Inform them what the RMM does and arrange an introduction. |
| Fundraising and Events | Explain all events needs to be on GoAssemble. Risk assessments, public liability insurance, attached to that event. PR team, Fundraising team, Sum Up Machines. Marketing and equipment. |
| Community Engagement group mailbox | Group mailbox to contact CEM's can be used and can be shared if needed for other organisations to contact about Community Engagement. |
| Other stages of Chair Induction and requirements of Chair, previous Chair handover checklist |
Chair's Induction, Chair's Conference, AMM, Annual Returns. Discuss previous Chair's handover checklist (if available) to go over local knowledge / contacts etc. Explain they will be given a 365 account. How to apply for an ID badge. |