Tips for implementation

Question	Answer
Assess the actual needs of the volunteers in your region before planning concrete measures	It sounds basic but having innovative ideas for educational or social volunteer events does not mean that they are the ones appropriate for and desired by your volunteers. You can ask your volunteers directly or, depending on the size of the region, make an online survey among regional volunteers to assess their needs and match your ideas with what is needed.
Consider costs and budget	Volunteer development events require a budget. If money is tight, it may be an option to create a volunteer fund (money raised by volunteers to fund special events, training courses, travels). "Fundraising" activities can even be a good social development opportunity for your volunteers while raising money for other events!
Coordinate with your national organisation and international training opportunities	It is always important to stay in touch with your national organisation as they may be able to offer support both to you as a volunteer leaders and to your volunteers through national training opportunities. It is also a good idea to stay up-to-date with the international training courses, for example offered by the European umbrella organisation EEE-YFU.

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	Created by Y Sefvv about 6 years ago