Supervision and Appraisal of Volunteers

The appraisal of Volunteers can only take place following good supervision. This day will enable participants to consider what the elements of supervision are, and a number of options for structuring supervision. Time will also be given to appraisal - how often it should take place and how it should be structured.

In order to supervise and appraise volunteers effectively it is essential that supervisors understand the difference between the two. Participants will achieve this through explanation, discussion and group exercises.

The course will cover:

• What is Supervision?
• Difference between Supervision and Appraisal
• Models for Supervision
• Models for Appraisal

Who should attend?
Anyone involved in supervising and appraising volunteers.

About the course tutors

Margaret Alderice has worked for Victim Support since 1987, and has a wide experience of the Voluntary Sector and working with volunteers. Margaret is also a freelance trainer covering a wide variety of areas. Margaret is a qualified trainer and has a degree in Criminal Justice Studies.

Veronica Johnson has worked for Victim Support since 1993 and previously worked in a local community project and a project for young women. Veronica's training experience began with creating and presenting Life Skills courses for young people. Veronica has a qualification in Adult Education and a degree in Social Sciences.