VolResource aims to make it quick and easy to get to useful information on anything to do with running a voluntary organisation (whether a community group, charity or other non-profit body).
Using VolResource
There is a wide range of material on this web site and as visitors come with a range of expectations and experience, we provide a number of ways to locate what you want. See About the Site for a fuller explanation.
Quick Start
- There is a description below of the Section Index pages (listed in the Site Menu on the left).
- Most VolResource pages will have a lead section giving an indication of content and possible connected areas or confusions ('Follow the Trail'). Also watch out for a Section Menu just underneath the page banner.
- The Contents Link Table is the fastest way to get to a page if our logic fits with yours.
- While the search facility is basic, it should be OK for those who prefer this approach. See the Search information page.
- The voluntary sector glossary is developing into a good way of finding out about what is behind particular jargon.
Please note that old browser software may not display all features well - we recommend using Firefox.
New and Noted
The old news section on VolResource has been archived, now that it is two years or more out-of-date. Please see Voluntary News for current items. If there is a particular old VolResource news item you have the previous web address for, you should be able to find it by subsituting 'kcnews' in that address with 'newsarchive'.
We've merged CharityBlog and OpenCharityBlog so there is now just one place to find our links list of blogs written by and for the voluntary sector, or aimed at the general public by charities/campaigns. You can also add your own blog content here, including by setting up your own authors page. (Blogs are more informal sites which usually encourage reader involvement in one way or another.)
Our wiki experiment has come to an end, for the moment. Interesting but too messy for what it delivered. Anyone forwarded from those web pages should be able to find most of what they were looking for on this site. Here's a quick link to the Taxonomy page.
Here's our first public draft of an introduction to the sector, putting other pages in the site into context (and hopefully make it easier for newcomers to get started). We would welcome thoughts and contributions - please use email or response form.
We value feedback - whether comments, additions, amendments or just saying hallo. We want to continue to improve this resource for the voluntary sector, and your thoughts can help. See our Response Form for how to get in touch.
SECTION INDEX
Select the appropriate grouping to find what's available:
- Information Sources Sector support bodies, publications, local, regional and European contacts, information issues.
- Management, Admin & Finance, plus tax, legal, governance.
- People Matters Employment issues, training, volunteers and people management.
- Software and Technology Membership, finance and other specialist software, web tips, ICT.
- Taking Action Lobbying, communication, making an impact, research.
- Areas of Concern Find organisations active on a wide range of specific issues.
- Service Providers, such as accountants, designers, office supplies, with a particular interest in charities etc.
- Working in the sector: job listings, specialist agencies and web sites.
- Resource Round-ups for particular job functions.
- Relevant and helpful books; Reviews.
- Sample documents and checklists.
- WorkScene Case studies.
Also See
- News and Events via VoluntaryNews. The latest news of relevance to those in the the voluntary sector, events listings for staff and trustees, further news sources.
- CharityBlog covers interesting pieces from abroad or items which are more thought provoking than practical, and welcomes your comments. It is also open to anyone involved in voluntary organisations to set up their own Blog pages.
- Weekly email newsletter.
- Our voluntary sector Glossary.
- About the site - how to use VolResource, what we aim to provide, accessibility.
- Site map for full page listing; help on searching.
- Disclaimer (we aren't perfect).
- Contact us.
- How to advertise on VolResource, or make a donation.
- We can provide related consultancy at low cost.
Relevant, useful and quick information for charity, voluntary, community organisations of any size or type.
This page updated 7/1/08
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