Like many members and supporters of Voluntary Health Scotland, at Royal Voluntary Service we recognise the huge role volunteers are already playing in fighting health inequalities, and how we as organisations can collaborate in making the act of volunteering quicker and easier for all.
That’s why, in the run up to your conference on 28 October, we’re really excited to tell you a little about GoVo – the innovative new national volunteer recruitment platform we’re launching this month.
Developed in partnership with the sector, GoVo is designed to appeal to those open to volunteering but who may struggle to fit a new commitment around busy lives.
Promoting both traditional volunteering roles and more flexible alternatives, it allows individuals to search for opportunities by geography, cause, time available and the type of activity they’re looking for. So, if you’re considering refreshing your volunteering offer, GoVo is a great way to start appealing to a more diverse group of volunteers.
A flexible new tool in your volunteer recruitment strategy
GoVo is primarily an opportunity finder, built very much for the convenience of the modern volunteer. Think of it as a ‘Rightmove’ for volunteering – making searching and connecting easier, giving potential volunteers the simplest and quickest pathway to your door.
GoVo is not a Volunteer Management System – or seeking to replace any VMS or existing recruitment system you already use; but it can supplement and support your existing recruitment activities, helping you to connect with those you may not be reaching through other channels.
Once a potential volunteer has selected your opportunity and completed the built in identity check, they’re transported into your own systems to complete their application and onboarding, in line with your regular processes. Beyond the launch, future phases of development will also connect GoVo with a range of popular VMS platforms, making these stages even easier for them and for you.
Register now to take advantage of the national media campaign
If you’re a registered charity in Scotland seeking to supplement your volunteer pipeline, we encourage you to register and upload your opportunities ahead of the national launch on Friday 17th October, helping you to capitalise on the national media campaign we’re running in partnership with ITV and others in digital, radio and print media.
Countdown to launch on Friday 17 October
You can register your charity right now and begin to upload your opportunities in bulk before the 17th October, via an excel-based template. This short video explains more about the platform, and this more detailed briefing walks organisations and Volunteer Leaders through how it works.
Together, lets reach and inspire and new generation of volunteers to ‘click and connect’ with the causes they care about!
GoVo is powered by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
* Please note that at launch the platform will only support charities registered in England, Wales and Scotland.
We’re excited to have RVS exhibiting in our Health Creation Hub at this year’s Annual Conference.
Make sure to drop by and see their stall!
