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SSAFA Branches - Use of funds for Community Engagement
Branch handbook
Welcome
1
Who we are at SSAFA: our Mission, Vision & Values
Introduction
5
SSAFA Today
History and Impact of SSAFA
Annual Report
Who's Who - Meet Your Regional Team
SSAFA Regional Roles: Responsibilities and Collaboration Overview Guide
Getting started
6
Branch Volunteer On-Boarding Process
Volunteer Code of Conduct
SSAFA BRAVE Standards
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities
Volunteer Safety Handbook
Volunteer Commitment
Training and Volunteer Development
7
Branch Connection - Guide for Service Volunteers
Guidance for Branch Chairs: Connecting non-Community Engagement Volunteers with Branches
Guidance for Branch Contact Volunteers
Branch Connection - Welcome Email from the Branch Chair Template
Internal SSAFA Reward and Recognition
Volunteer Wellbeing and Support
Support, Supervision and Mentoring
Community Engagement
13
Community engagement
The Vision for Community Engagement in Branches
Community Engagement Strategy
The role of your Community Engagement Manager
Meet your Community Engagement Managers
Brand messaging and numbers
The role of your Regional Marcomms Manager
Media and public relations (PR)
Marketing Hub
Brand Guidelines
Events team
Public Liability Insurance
Branch Connection/Branch Contact - Employee Guide
Events & Activities
5
Gazebo Safety Guidance
How to set up a Stand
Events team
Third Party Events
Risk Assessment Templates
Fundraising
6
Why do we Fundraise?
Fundraising Together Policy
Fundraising Policy
Raffles
Fundraising Code of Practice
Legacy Fundraising Policy
Extra Support
5
Contact Details
Armed Forces Abbreviations
SSAFA Jargon Buster
The role of your Volunteer Development Manager
The role of your Regional Marcomms Manager
Wider SSAFA Services
18
Welfare Operations Services Overview
How to refer a Beneficiary to the Regional Office
Caseworking
SSAFA Mentoring
Gurkha Services, SSAFA
Serving Community Teams
Glasgow's Helping Heroes
Veterans in the Criminal Justice System (VCJS)
Forcesline, SSAFA
RAF Personal Support and Social Work Service
The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF)
Short Breaks for Families with a Disability
SSAFA - Stepping Stone
Domestic Abuse Outreach
Support Groups
Safe to Serve
Military Wives Choirs
Overseas Community Health Services
Volunteer Managers
2
How to complete a risk assessment
Guidance for Branch Chairs: Connecting non-Community Engagement Volunteers with Branches
Policies & Governance
12
Volunteer Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Volunteer Driver Policy and Guidance
Data Protection Policy
IT Policy
Complaints Policy
Boundaries Guidance for Volunteers
Volunteer Expenses Policy
Manual handling policy
Photography guidelines
SSAFA Branches - Use of funds for Community Engagement
Branch Honorary Life Membership
Community Engagement Monthly Bulletin
0
Meet your Regional Team
9
For Branch Volunteers in Scotland
For Branch Volunteers in the North Area
For Branch Volunteers in the Central Area
For Branch Volunteers in Wales
For Branch Volunteers in the South West Area
For Branch Volunteers in the South East and London Area
For Volunteers in Northern Ireland
For Volunteers in Republic of Ireland
For Volunteers in Overseas
Other Resources
Getting Started at SSAFA
Volunteer Support
Reward & Recognition
Volunteer Learning Base and Training Courses
GoAssemble User Guides
Volunteer Role Descriptions and Induction Plans
Suggestion Box
Organisational Initiatives
Welfare Operations Quarterly Service Activity Report
NDP Rollout Information Archive
SSAFA Policies & Guidance
Caseworking
Compass
Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Casework
Overseas Casework
Community engagement support
Mentoring
Serving Community Teams
Veterans in the Criminal Justice System (VCJS)
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