Guidance and Publications
These publications provide information, guidance and good practice for people who manage volunteers within the NHS in Scotland.
Our Volunteers Managers Network also provides an opportunity for peer support, information and idea sharing.
Volunteer Induction Evaluation
The NHSScotland Volunteer Induction Course was developed by the NHSScotland Volunteering Programme to provide a consistent introduction to volunteering across NHSScotland for all volunteers.
Find out moreReimbursing Expenses for Volunteers
Scottish Government guidance on 'out of pocket' expenses for volunteers involved directly with the NHS in Scotland
Find out moreRemoval of COVID-19 restrictions guidance for Volunteering in NHSScotland
Guidance to support volunteering in NHS boards following the changes to and removal of many COVID-19 restrictions.
Find out moreVolunteering Programme Evaluation
Key findings from an evaluation of Volunteering in NHS Scotland Programme, including its response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Find out moreCOVID-19 risk assessment framework
A framework to allow staff who manage NHS volunteers to consider the risks of bringing back volunteers who had been 'stood down' during the pandemic.
Find out moreRemobilisation of Volunteering in NHS Scotland (COVID-19)
Recommendations and guidance to support NHS boards in the remobilisation of volunteering in NHS Scotland.
Find out moreInvolving volunteers in the COVID-19 vaccination programme
Guidance and information for staff who may be involved in the management and supervision of volunteers as part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Find out moreImpact of volunteer involvement in flu vaccination clinics
Key findings on the impact of volunteer involvement in flu vaccination clinics
Find out moreDeveloping Volunteering Toolkit
This toolkit will support staff to involve colleagues in short and tailored engagement sessions to explore and understand the role of volunteering.
Find out moreVolunteering in Integration Authorities
Research found that strategic direction for volunteering lies with health boards and local councils rather than integration authorities, but that chief officers are willing to access support.
Find out moreNon-Exec Support for Volunteering
A guide to help non-executive NHS Board members to raise awareness of the contribution volunteers make within their organisation
Find out moreEngaging Young Volunteers
A guide to the contribution of young volunteers and how NHS boards can support them
Find out moreVolunteering Handbook
A handbook to support NHS boards to develop their volunteering programmes
Find out moreStaff Induction
Guidance to help NHS Boards consider how to incorporate information about how they work with volunteers into staff induction programmes
Find out moreEmployer Supported Volunteering
Guidance to help NHS Boards to consider what actions they could take as employers in order to support volunteering.
Find out moreAchieving Inclusive Volunteering
Some practical actions which frontline staff could take in order to make volunteering in NHSScotland more inclusive.
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