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Health and wellbeing – volunteer self appraisal

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This template supports volunteers to reflect on their health and wellbeing in relation to their volunteering role. It encourages individuals to consider their experiences, identify any challenges and recognise areas where support may be needed.

The resource promotes proactive conversations between volunteers and organisations, supporting wellbeing, safety and ongoing engagement.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • hold open conversations about health and wellbeing with volunteers
  • identifyvolunteers' support needs early
  • support safer and more sustainable volunteer participation
  • strengthen volunteer engagement and retention.

How to apply this resource

This template is most useful during check ins, reviews or supervision conversations, or when supporting volunteers to reflect on their wellbeing and ongoing participation.

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