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Unlocking Parent Power

Family Lives has put together a new resource for volunteers and organisations working in family support, called 'Unlocking Parent Power - Volunteers supporting families'.

The resource includes case studies, volunteer management good practice, and ways of motivating and celebrating volunteers.

Click here to visit the Family Lives website.

 
What's the perfect organisation for volunteers?

What do you think the perfect organisation for volunteers would look like? Why not read this article from Energize Inc to find out what others think are the key characteristics.

Read more here.

 
Tax relief for company volunteering

The Centre for Social Justice has said a scheme which gives companies tax relief for subsidising voluntary work carried out by their employees would boost donations to charities by around £1bn a year.

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Plans for portable Criminal Record Checks

In a poll run by the social network i-volunteer.org in December, members were asked were asked 'Do you think Government should charge volunteers for a Portable Criminal Record Check?' 90% said no, with 6% stating that it would depend on cost. Over 900 members voted in the poll which ran for nearly four weeks.

Read more on this story, here.

 
Good news for volunteer drivers

Volunteer drivers have had some good news, as more than fifty car insurance providers have confirmed that they will not charge an extra to anyone providing this type of service.

Volunteer drivers are the backbone of many voluntary and community organisations, providing invaluable support and assistance to vulnerable people who might not otherwise be able to get out and about.

An Association of British Insurers spokesman said the commitment covers 54 insurance brands representing over 85 per cent of the motor insurance market.

For more information visit: www.civilsociety.co.uk.

 


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