How the Volunteer Pool Is Changing Recruitment for Local Organisations
Unlocking Volunteer Potential: How the GoVolHerts Volunteer Pool Is Changing Recruitment for Local Organisations
In the world of volunteer recruitment, finding the right people with the right skills and interests can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But what if there was a tool that made that search faster, smarter, and more targeted?
Enter the Volunteer Pool — a powerful feature on the GoVolHerts platform designed to help organisations connect directly with individuals who are actively interested in giving their time across Hertfordshire.
Unlike traditional advertising or waiting for volunteers to respond to roles posted by organisations, the Volunteer Pool gives organisations access to a searchable database of registered volunteers, complete with profiles detailing their availability, location, skills, and causes they care about. Organisations can browse potential volunteers who could be a good match with one of their volunteering roles and approach volunteers proactively, opening the door to a whole new level of targeted engagement.
One organisation already seeing the benefits is MCR Pathways, a national mentoring charity working across schools in Hertfordshire. Ernest, who coordinates their local volunteer engagement, says the Volunteer Pool has quickly become a go-to recruitment tool.
“The Volunteer Pool has been a fantastic resource for finding and engaging volunteers across Hertfordshire,” Ernest explains. “I regularly visit the page to review profiles and reach out to individuals whose skills and interests align with our needs. I’ve connected with some amazing people this way.”
And the results speak for themselves. So far this year, MCR Pathways has recruited between 15 and 20 new volunteers directly through the Volunteer Pool — with more conversations ongoing.
“Even if someone’s profile isn’t a perfect match, I still reach out to talk about what we do,” Ernest says. “More often than not, they’re still really keen to get involved. That flexibility has opened doors to even more enthusiastic volunteers.”
Ernest also praised the platform’s ease of use, calling it "very user-friendly" and particularly effective for targeting recruitment based on interests and availability.
“If you’re looking to grow your volunteer base, I highly recommend using the Volunteer Pool. It’s made our recruitment process far more efficient and effective.”
Want to See These Results in Your Own Organisation?
If you’re a voluntary, community or charitable organisation in Hertfordshire, and you’d like to learn how to make the most of the Volunteer Pool, join us for a dedicated online session:
📢 Best Practice Workshop: How to Use the Volunteer Pool to Boost Volunteer Recruitment
📅 Thursday, 15th May 2024
🕙 12:00PM – 12:30 PM
📍 Online (link sent after registration)
This interactive workshop will:
- Walk you through how the Volunteer Pool works
- Show you how to search for potential volunteers filtered for your volunteering roles and connect with them
- Share top tips for messaging and engagement
- Offer real-world examples from organisations already using the tool
- Give you the chance to ask questions and share experiences
Whether you’re brand new to GoVolHerts or already posting roles, this session is designed to help you maximise recruitment using one of the platform’s most powerful tools.