Creating Volunteering Opportunity Adverts

This guide helps you write a volunteer advert and consider what potential volunteers might want to know about your group.

Opportunity Title

• Keep it short and simple (e.g., Finish Line Marshals, Gardening Group Leader).
• Avoid long phrases; use a clear, snappy title.

Opportunity Description

• Include why volunteers are needed, what you aim to achieve, and what volunteers can expect daily.
• Make it sound interesting and impactful.

Benefits & Perks

• Examples: community work, DofE, learning new skills, practical experience, CV enhancement, free lunch, accredited training programs.

Skills Required

• List necessary skills (e.g., customer care, hands-on, teamworking, supervisory, technical, role-specific).

Recruitment & Training Details

• Explain the induction process and any required training courses.

Hours Involved

• Specify the days/hours and the type of commitment (long-term, short-term, ad-hoc).

Yes/No Questions

• Does your group have a volunteer policy?
• Does your group have a safeguarding policy?
• Does your group pay for out-of-pocket expenses?
• Does your group have insurance for this role?
• Is the opportunity accessible by public transport?
• Is the role suitable for under 18s or students?
• Is a DBS check required, and who covers the cost?